By Jonathan Ugbal The Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Honorable John Lebo has said that those criticizing past and present Governors of the state over the alleged failure of the Tinapa premier business and pleasure resort do not appreciate the issues that have bedeviled the USD470 million dollar facility. Mr. Lebo
By Jonathan Ugbal: Government House Correspondent Cross River Governor, Senator Benedict Ayade has felicitated with Muslims in the country as they celebrate this year’s Eid-el Kabir. Ayade in a goodwill message signed by his Spokesman, Mr Christian Ita, called for sacrifice and obedience to the teachings of Allah as well as working with Nigerian of
By Ikwen Atuaka Cross River musical exports Real Pee and Challex D Boss are among those to thrill attendees at the finale of the 8th edition of the Obudu International Face of Culture event a message from the organizers, Mountain Cinema Nigeria says. Also, “Dey there dey wait” crooner, Young Bone will be performing alongside
By Obeten Godfrey The Chairman of the Nigerian Union of Journalists, Cross River State council, Mr. Victor Udu has commended the efforts of online media practitioners in the state which has aided in the fast dissemination of information and the improvement of the democratic processes of governance. Mr. Udu stated this on Sunday while speaking
By David Akate3 At least 6 persons are feared dead in a road mishap involving a Toyota Camry and a trailer at Nkum bridge along the Ikom – Ogoja highway. The victims were all inside the Toyota saloon car which loaded its passengers from Calabar heading to Ogoja as its destination, CrossRiverWatch gathered with eyewitness
By Jonathan Ugbal: Government House Correspondent Contrary to reports that Cross River is yet to attract a Kobo in capital investment, the Spokesperson to the Governor, Mr. Christian Ita says the drive of his boss, Senator Ben Ayade to industrialize the state by attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is already yielding results. Ita also replied
By Jonathan Ugbal Xerona Duke, the eldest daughter of former Cross River Governor, Donald Duke has gotten engaged to Beat 99.9 FM Disc Jockey, Derin Phillips. Mr. Philips better known by his stage name, DJ Caise is the grandson of the late Antonio Deinde Fernandez, a businessman and diplomat who at one time served as
By Jonathan Ugbal Renewed hostilities between gangs in Calabar, the Cross River State capital has claimed two lives including that of an aspiring councillor in Ward 8 of Calabar South local government CrossRiverWatch authoritatively reports. The aspirant name was simply given as Mr. Mesembe and was a strong contender for the position CrossRiverWatch gathered. He