By Agency Reporter The Federal Government on Thursday announced that the implementation of the National Minimum Wage was critical to national development. This was disclosed by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige, at a public enlightenment and sensitization workshop for field officers monitoring the implementation of the National Minimum Wage in Abuja,
By Arinze Chijioke Upon the successful completion of his two terms of eight years as governor, Ben Ayade of Cross River State will receive 300 per cent of his annual basic salary as severance gratuity. This is apart from other allowances like hardship, constituency allowance, newspaper, furniture, medical, security, entertainment and vehicle maintenance among others. Meanwhile, five
By Patrick Obia The Cross River State Command of the Nigerian Police force has assured Cross Riverians and commuters of a robust and secure festive period. The Commissioner of Police in the State, CP Sule Balarabe gave the assurance in a press release signed by the Police Public Relations Office, ASP Irene Ugbo said the
By Mary Bassey The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Ben Ayade has sent eleven (11) names to the State House of Assembly for confirmation as commissioners. This was contained in a letter signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Barr. Tina-Banku Agbor addressed to the Speaker of the Assembly noting that “the purpose
By Ogar Monday The Police Division in Okpoma, Yala Local Government Area of Cross River State, has stopped a Protest by youths in Okpoma who were out to register their displeasure with the state of the road in their communities. The youths who had gathered to march against the state of the road said it
By Mary Bassey And Isaac Jarigbe The Cross River State Government has announced interviews for shortlisted candidates who applied for an appointment into the Unified Local Government Service Commission. The Chairman of the Commission, Dr. Peter Adigeb announced this in a notice he signed noting that: “Applicants are requested to obtain the interview score sheet
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Cross River-born pilot in training, Deuel Orok Paul who was diagnosed with an Abdominal abscess and Gastrointestinal fistula and recovered in a Dubai, United Arab Emirates hospital after a successful surgery has reportedly passed on. Deuel Orok, a 30-year-old and once vibrant Pilot found himself in a complicated situation when he had
By Ogar Monday The right of women to have their say in the political processes has been identified as one of the key pointers to the growth of any nation’s democracy. The consensus was reached at a Dialogue on Youth, Democracy, and Values held in Calabar, the Cross River State capital, and organized by NGYouthSDG,