story by crossriverwatch admin. To some followers of Cross River State politics, the race for the 2015 governorship seat in the state has already been decided; regardless of Governor Imoke’s recent statement that his successor will come from Cross River North Senatorial District. This position is anchored on the permutations of a so-called “Lagos Accord”
story by crossriverwatch admin Eight members of the Cross River State House of Assembly and the Clerk of the House are on their way to Colombo, Sri Lanka to attend the 58th Annual Conference of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association CPA, scheduled to hold from September 7 to 15, 2012. Crossriverwatch reliable gathered that the lawmakers
story by crossriverwatch admin A cross section of Crossriverians have asked the opposition parties to stop criticizing the ruling PDP and get themselves organized if they are serious about playing the role of opposition in the state. The State Governor, Liyel Imoke had last week said that his successor will come from the northern senatorial
story by crossriverwatch admin Obudu, once a serene and obscure town in Northern Cross River State has in the past few years become the toast of tourists around the globe. This is largely due to the presence of a ranch resort located on the Obudu Mountain top. There is folklore about the early European explorers
story by crossriverwatch admin 09/05/2011 – 08:27 Yakurr indigenes chide Cross River State Government of undue interference in their traditional festival. – By Increase Abasi-Ubong The Leboku new yam festival is an annual event celebrated by the Yakurr people of Cross River State. As in most yam producing communities across Nigeria, the people use the
Story by CrossRiverWatch admin Leaders and residents of two communities in Obubra Local Government of Cross River State have called for urgent aid from the State Government, public spirited individuals and organisations. The two communities, Ejah and Ijegha-Orangha have been overtaken by flood waters from torrential rains that villagers told crossriverwatch, started since early Tuesday
Story by CrossRiverWatch admin By Dianabasi Effiong Residents of some communities in Cross River have been expressing concern over recurrent flood disasters in their neighbourhoods during rainy seasons. The residents’ apprehension is certainly justifiable, as a downpour, which started on July 4 lasted for four days and triggered a massive flood that submerged houses and
Story by crossriverwatch admin Cross River Watch investigations have revealed that the Ministry of Niger Delta has short-changed Cross River State to the tune of N1.358 billion. This amount is the budgeted funds for two different projects in different part of the state. The ministry in 2009 allocated N150milliojn to the Ubane Utanga Water Project