By CrossRiverWatch admin A Federal High Court in Calabar, Cross River State has jailed four persons for being in possession of cannabis sativa, popularly referred to as Indian hemp. The four persons, who were apprehended at different times in the state, were Grace Etim (female 32); Obini Mathias (male, 65); Sunday Imoh (male, 19); and
The National Economic Council, NEC is a body established under the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) ; and entrusted with the power of advising the President concerning the economic affairs of the Federation, and in particular on measures necessary for the coordination of the economic planning efforts or economic programmes
When in his Inaugural Speech Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State, Nigeria promised “We shall bring new vistas of hope by expanding the means of production, increasing access to capital and catalyzing our value chain” many critics dismissed this as mere rhetoric and were quick to say “we have heard all of these before”.
By Jonathan Ugbal/Peter Inyali Cross River State governor, Senator Ben Ayade, has enjoined Christian faithfuls to inculcate the virtues of peace, love, sacrifice and forgiveness which he noted are the cardinal planks of Easter. Ayade, in his Easter message, signed by his Special Assistant on Media and Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Christian Ita and made
By CrossRiverWatch admin The remains of late Mama Monica Ungie-Ato Agba, the mother of CrossRiverWatch founder and Editor-in-Chief, Agba Jalingo, was laid to rest on Friday March 18, 2016 in Bedia village of Obudu local government area amidst tears of joy. Mama Agba who passed away on February 12, 2016 was laid to rest following
By Jonathan Ugbal The Commissioner for Special Duties and Projects in Cross River State, Victor Agwu has blamed the slow pace of project execution on the dwindling allocation the state receives and current economic situation plaguing the country. “The economy worldwide especially in Nigeria is not in a good shape, therefore the financing of projects
By Ushang Ewa The announcement by the Cross River State government that the Odukpani-Calabar road will be rehabilitated this year is generating mixed feelings amongst users of the road. The governor, Ben Ayade and Speaker of the State House of Assembly, John Lebo made this announcement while speaking at an event organized by the member
By Our Correspondent The Federal Government has commended the Cross River State Government for embarking on the 260km superhighway project. Minister of Environment, Hajia Amina Muhammed gave the commendation when she led a team from her Ministry to the project site in Nsan, Akamkpa, recently. She lauded the state government for conceiving the project which