By CrossRiverWatch Admin Despite repeatedly saying the state has been getting zero allocation from the federation account for several months now, Governor Ayade has insisted that it will not stop him from supporting worthy and godly causes in the state. The governor said this on Monday while addressing supporters who joined him to celebrate his
By Our Correspondent Those who are still criticizing Cross River state governor, Senator Ben Ayade over his large retinue to appointees should gird their loins because the governor seem not in any mood to stop the appointment bazaar. The governor has again promised to appoint 6,000 more aides and create 5,000 jobs in January 2017
By Jonathan Ugbal Reports reaching CrossRiverWatch indicates that Cross River State is set to benefit from the recent approval by the federal government for the implementation of the 13 percent derivation from mineral revenues. The state is currently reported to have a minimum of 28 solid minerals available for commercial exploitation and is facing economic
By Archibong Jeremiah An APC chieftain, Chief Utum Eteng has called on the Cross River State Governor, Senator Ben Ayade to stop letting the cat out of the bag. In an exclusive interview with CrossRiverWatch TV he cautioned Senator Ayade to be mindful of praise singers and sycophants. His words: “I think part of what my governor
By Archibong Jeremiah Henceforth, contractors who want any Cross River State Government contracts will be required to provide Performance Bond Insurance (PBI). The new policy was made known by the State Governor’s Special Adviser on Insurance, Dr. Godwin Iyala in an exclusive interview with CrossRiverWatch TV. He said, “His Excellency has graciously approved and
By Ushang Ewa Two career diplomats of Cross River origin nominated by President Muhammadu Buhari as ambassadors in June have been confirmed and posted to Thailand and Zimbabwe. Martin Nyong Cobham is posted to Thailand in the Asian continent while Odeka Janet Bisong is to resume work at Zimbabwe in Southern Africa. The duo names
By Jonathan Ugbal Cross River Commissioner for Finance, Asuquo Ekpenyong Sunday in Lagos bagged an award for public service delivery. Ekpenyong alongside 20 others pipped about 84 other nominees in 21 different categories to win the eleventh edition of the awards which aims to celebrate African youths between the ages of 18 and 31 who
