By Jonathan Ugbal Cross River Governor, Senator Ben Ayade has expressed deep shock and sorrow over the death of the Archbishop Emeritus of the Catholic Archdiocese of Calabar, Most Reverend Joseph Edra Ukpo who passed away midweek at 85. The Governor, in a condolence message signed on his behalf by his Chief Press Secretary/Special Adviser
By CrossRiverWatch Admin CrossRiverWatch can confirm that Archbishop Emeritus Joseph Edrah Ukpo has passed on. He passed on this morning.
By Patrick Obia A non-profit organization, ‘Vote Not Fight, Election No Be War Campaign’ implemented by FACE initiative has released its observations of the 2023 presidential and national assembly elections. FACE in a press release made available while applauding the large turnout of voters, peaceful atmosphere, enthused and patient voters, also observed the Independent Electoral
By Etido Okon PROMAD and Policy Shapers, two civic tech organizations have urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to publish the Bi-modal Voters Accreditation System (BVAS) report across the country alongside the 2023 election results for the sake of transparency and credibility. In a statement signed by the founders – Daisi Omukungbe and Ebenezar
By CrossRiverWatch Admin A notorious gangster cum kidnapper Kufre (other names yet to be verified) AKA Romance has been arrested by men of the Anti-Cultism and Kidnapping Squad of the Nigeria Police, Cross River State Command. Sources within the Police informed our newsroom that the arrest was made today’s evening (Tuesday) after a gun battle
By Our Reporters The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River won five out of eight House of Representatives seats in the State. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) won two, while the Labour Party snatched one. See the light below: Calabar Municipal/Odukpani – Akiba (LP) Akamkpa/Biase – Emil Iyang (APC) Abi/Yakurr – Alex Egbona
By Our Reporters Hon. Bassey Akiba wins Calabar Municipality/Odukpani Federal Constituency election under Labour Party (LP). He received 23,759 votes, defeating the All Progressives Congress (APC) Party candidate, Edim Inok who received 21,16 votes, and the PDP candidate, Hon. Etta Mbora, who got 19,584 votes. Hon. Akiba is a former Chairman of Odukpani and had
By Our Reporters A two-term lawmaker in the 9th Assembly representing Bekwarra/Obanliku/Obudu federal constituency in Cross River State, Hon. Legor Idagbo has accepted his third-term bid defeat to Peter Akpanke. In the result announced yesterday, Mr. Peter Akpanke of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) polled 32,576 votes to beat Legor of the All Progressives Congress