by crossriverwatch admin The Cross River State Water Board Limited, the successor in title of the defunct Water Board, is one of the extra-ministerial departments created in the 1970 after the creation of the defunct South Eastern State of Nigeria on the 27th May, 1967. In the 1990s, the defunct Water Board was changed into
by crossriverwatch admin Hon. Essien Ayi, the member representing Calabar South, Akpabuyo and Bakassi in the House of Representatives has called on the PDP which he is a member to sit up if disaster must be averted. In an interview with CrossRiverWatch, the rep said: “Well, it is true that, we have had a lot
by crossriverwatch admin The Cross River State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has concluded the election of its Interim Working Committee. In an election that held on Monday in Etaval Hotel, Calabar the State Harmonisation Committee elected a former Member of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Honourable Victor Okon as the
by crossriverwatch admin In apparent shocker to potential governorship aspirants waiting to be ‘anointed’, Cross River State Governor, Senator Liyel Imoke has declared that he would not pronounce anybody as his successor ahead of 2015. Governor Imoke made the declaration when he hosted the state’s Elders’ Consultative Forum at Government House Calabar. The governor said
by crossriverwatch admin “With his qualities and novel achievements, Senator Benedict Ayade certainly stands tall and able to pilot the affairs of Cross River State.” – Alice Aboh As the political jostling to determine the gladiators who will contest for the various state governorships next year is set to commence in earnest later this year,
by crossriverwatch admin The pervasive conformity in the northern part of Cross River State was again jolted on the 31st of December 2013 when the Jedy Solidarity Movement, JSM, a group which supports the governorship aspiration of Goddy Jedy Agba held a symposium at the Civic Center in Obudu. Jubilant and expectant volunteers, party supporters
by crossriverwatch admin The Chairman of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, Cross River State chapter, Bishop Emmah Isong, has predicted danger for Nigeria in 2014. He, however, called for fervent prayers by churches and inspired spiritual leaders to avert the danger lurking ahead of the 2015 general elections. Isong also warned Governor Liyel Imoke of
by crossriverwatch admin Governor Liyel Imoke of Cross River State has assured that his administration would consolidate on its achievements recorded in various sectors in the out gone year. Imoke also reaffirmed that many of the projects embarked upon by his administration would be completed within the year. Some of the projects include the Institute