Cross River State, no doubt, is a pure homogeneous society. As such, the state is considered fit to use the epithet “The People’s Paradise”. Of course, a paradise is a place where life is pleasant and beautiful because of the “all-time” presence of peace and unbroken bond of unity that binds the people; abundance of
By Archibong Jeremiah, House Of Assembly Correspondent The Cross River State Social Housing Scheme Law 2015 which has been consented to by the State Governor Senator Ben Ayade has been described as a legislative blue print to help achieve the 5000 housing units project proposed by the Governor and other infrastructural developmental plans. The assertion
Suave, well-groomed, brilliant former governor of Cross River State, Donald Duke, is reporter’s delight any day. He is perhaps the only governor who, after leaving office, has kept his cool and kept a safe distance from controversy. His works when he was governor of the state still speak for him. His Tinapa Initiative brought the
By Our Correspondent As part of its annual conference and end of year program, the Cross River State House of Assembly will hold an inaugural lecture by December. This was disclosed by the Speaker of the House, Hon. John Gaul Lebo who said the event will be a legislative dialogue and conversation series. According to
By CrossRiverWatch admin The Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), Mr. Danladi Umar, has signed the warrant for the arraignment of six former governors for falsifying their assets declaration forms. The six former governors, according to investigation conducted by Nation Newspaper, include ex-Benue State governor, Gabriel Suswam, and Cross River State, Liyel Imoke.
By CrossRiverWatch admin The war of words between aides of the Cross River State governor and critics of the government who say the Ayade administration is not forthcoming with information about the proposed Public Private Partnership, PPP for the Calabar Deep Sea Port, has continued unabated online. Rights activist and APC chieftain, Barrister Obono Obla
By Frank Edima The Niger Delta Development Commission NDDC yesterday commenced a “free health care mission” in Bakassi Local Government of Cross River state. The Free Health Care Mission was organized by the NDDC in partnership with Pro-Health International and Efik Community in Diaspora. The Chairman of Bakassi Local Government Area, Mrs. Edisua Usang Iso,
By Our Correspondent Cross River State House of Assembly, CRSHA has passed its thirteenth and fourteenth bills into law since the commencement of the 8th Assembly. The 13th Bill is to enact a Law to provide for equal opportunities for all persons with special emphasis on people with disabilities, elderly people, sick and feeble. The