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Imoke Resumes Work, to Reshuffle Cabinet

by crossriverwatch admin Cross River State Governor, Senator Liyel Imoke has officially resumed work after a 3 month vacation. Imoke, who returned to the country on Friday, has in compliance with the provisions of the Constitution, written to the House of Assembly, notifying the state lawmakers of his return. The Governor is expected to chair

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Award Gate: It’s a Case of ‘Ali Baba And The Forty Thieves‘ – Keyamo

by crossriverwatch admin Lagos lawyer, human rights activist and anti-corruption crusader, Mr. Festus Keyamo has described the ongoing crisis in Obudu local government as akin to the legendary folktale about Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves. In a telephone interview with crossriverwatch, Keyamo said, “getting an award for whatever reason is not the point; it

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Opposition Candidate Raises Alarm Over Lack of Water in C’River Rural Communities

by crossriverwatch admin One of the leading opposition candidates in the February 28, 2012 governorship election in Cross River State, Mrs. Ima Nsa-Adegoke has said that lack of portable waters in Cross River State rural communities is on the increase. Speaking with journalists shortly after the commissioning of water projects initiated by her foundation, The

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Obanlikwu Chairman Promises to Complete 13 Abandoned Projects in Less Than 8 Months

by crossriverwatch admin In less than eight months before he leaves office, the Chairman of Obanlikwu Local Government Area of Cross River State, Mr. Benjamin Ambe, has promised the people of the Area that he will complete all the thirteen projects inherited by his administration. The Chairman stated this during a chat with journalists and

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C’River Commissioner Counsel Students Against Smoking in Secondary School

by crossriverwatch admin Cross River State Commissioner for Education, Professor Offiong Offiong has advised students of secondary schools in the State to do away with smoking and any other act capable of destroying their future. Speaking as guest of honor at the grand finale of the debate competition on Youths Anti-smoking Prevention Campaign Project held

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Award Gate: Obudu Councilors to Commence Impeachment Proceedings Against Chairman Tomorrow

by crossriverwatch admin There are indications that members of the Obudu Legislative Council will tomorrow commence impeachment proceedings against the Local Government Chairman, Mr. Emmanuel Ikwen for obtaining a loan without approval from the House. The Councilors in a charged session on Thursday last week empaneled a committee to meet with the Obudu Branch Manager

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Calabar High Court Orders Immediate Reinstatement of Boki LG Vice Chairman

by crossriverwatch admin Cross River State High Court sitting in Calabar today voided the February 28, 2012 impeachment of Mr. Krees Ojonde, the Vice Chairman of Boki Local Government. His Lordship, Justice Obojong Ogar amongst other considerations, held that it was unlawful for the Councilors to conduct the impeachment proceedings in Kakwagom Customary Court which

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Embracing Responsible Citizen Journalism by Punch

In this report, Temitayo Famutimi examines the opportunities and dangers associated with the use of new media tools for information dissemination With the level of Internet penetration in Nigeria, coupled with the availability of various new media tools, ordinary citizens other than professional journalists now actively engage in information dissemination. Roles hitherto exclusively played by

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