By Ushang Ewa Cross River Governor, Ben Ayade says the recent recapturing of the Sambisa forest by the Nigeria Army is a show of gallantry and capacity which has restored confidence in the lives of the residents in that place. Ayade represented by his deputy, Ivara Esu, stated this Thursday in Calabar during the launch
By Jonathan Ugbal The Cross River State Government says it has put the necessary framework in place to ensure its six schools of nursing and midwifery are accredited by the end of 2017 to help cater for the manpower needed in the health sector. The state’s Health Commissioner, Dr. Inyang Asibong disclosed this to newsmen
By CrossRiverWatch Admin HRM Uti J.D. Agba, the Paramount Ruler of Obudu Local Government and the father of APC stalwart and former governorship aspirant, Goddy Jedy Agba has said that the Northern Senatorial District of Cross River state gave the position of governor to Ayade, who he described as their son, with their whole hearts.
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Director General of Cross River State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr. Betta Edu has also joined the state health team to clear the air on some news reports that a suspected case of Poliomyelitis involving an infant, Anthony Edet Eyibio, has been detected in Ekpene-Eki Community of Odukpani Local Government Area
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Cross River state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Inyang Asibong has debunked the rumor that there is an outbreak of poliomyelitis in Odukpani LGA of Cross River State. The Commissioner has also mandated the state epidemiology team to conduct another round of Polio sensitization in the state and issue a briefing as
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described as “shockingly embarrassing”, the failure of President Muhammadu Buhari to submit Cross River Born acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Walter Onnoghen to the Senate for confirmation. The Guardian reports that the spokesman to the national caretaker committee of the PDP, Prince Dayo Adeyeye, said
By Ushang Ewa Details from the Budget presented to the National Assembly by President Muhammadu Buhari shows that the Federal Government allocated NGN3.7 billion for roads construction in Cross River State under the federal ministry of works. The state will also benefit with NGN6.5 billion allocated for the completion of the East-West road as section
By Our reporter Senator Gershom Bassey representing Southern Cross River Senatorial District has shared about 9.5 million naira among his party members in his constituency as part of activities to mark the new year celebrations. The Senator who commended the support, prayers and positivity from his constituency added that it’s time to acknowledge Jehovah God