By CrossRiverWatch Admin The National Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has granted the Cross River State Government a power generation license for the construction of a 528MW floating power plant in the state. The license was handed over to a delegation from Cross River led by the state governor, Senator Ben Ayade in a brief ceremony
By Archibong Jeremiah The construction of 50 units of 3 bedroom bungalows for Bakassi returnees is currently threatened as the state and the staff are at loggerheads. The project is behind schedule and the Commissioner for Social Housing, Mr. Edem Effiom whose ministry supervises the project told CrossRiverWatch that this was because: “The level of
By Ogar Monday The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) Cross River State Chapter has held a Unity Service/End-of-Year Thanksgiving at the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Flourishing Parish Ekorinim in Calabar the Cross River State capital. Delivering his sermon, the State Chairman of PFN, Dr. Lawrence Ekwok reading from Matthew 1 verse 18 said
By Jonathan Ugbal: Government House Correspondent The Special Adviser to Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River on Presidency and National Assembly Matters, Miss Divine Amina Arong, has emerged the new national deputy auditor of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). She was elected alongside 22 other executive at the National Elective Convention of the party held
By Jonathan Ugbal The feud between the manager of Southern Fried Chicken, a fast food outlet in Calabar, Barbara Abang and the owner of Amber lounge, Akeem Ibrahim over allegations that the later planted charms in the former’s business premises has continued with comedian, MC Mbakara openly declaring his support for Mr. Akeem. Trouble began
By Ogar Monday The Cross River State Government is targeting the immunization of about 400,000 children in the second round of the Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Week says the Deputy Governor, Professor Ivara Esu at the flag off ceremony of the event Monday in Biase local government area. The campaign which will see an
By Ogar Monday; House of Assembly Correspondent The Cross River State House of Assembly has postponed indefinitely, its planned public hearing on the amendment of the Nigerian Constitution. The letter which one signed by the Director, Legislative Matters and Head of Chambers of the Assembly, Mr. Adie Akabisong claimed that publicity for the exercise has
By Ogar Monday The Police Service Commission (PSC) has confirmed the appointment of the Commissioner of Police in Cross River State, Mr. Hafiz Inuwa. This was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by the PSC Head, Press and Public Relations, Ikechukwu Ani following its 24th plenary meeting held in Abuja last week and presided