By CrossRiverWatch admin The member representing Bekwarra/Obudu/Obanlikwu federal constituency Legor Idagbo has urged Cross Riverians to rally round Governor Benedict Ayade as he will deliver true dividends of democracy. Idagbo made this remark in his native Ijibor village, Bekwarra local government area of northern Cross River State while addressing his constituents, friends, colleagues and political
By Ikwen Atuaka in Obudu; As earlier reported by CrossRiverWatch, local government staff across the state are now receiving owed arrears with mixed reactions trailing the exercise in Obudu local government area. Findings by CrossRiverWatch revealed that governor Ayade’s position on screening before payment was actually effected with staff criticizing the process. Some staff who
By Jonathan Ugbal; Government House Correspondent Cross River state governor Benedict Ayade today fulfilled his promise earlier made to state council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ during the media parley with the delivery of an 18 seater Toyota Hiace bus to the union. The Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Christian Ita
By Jonathan Ugbal; Government House Correspondent The Cross River State government has set out plans to ensure communities harboring its forest reserves will enjoy the full value of forest conservation as it will be utilized in a sustainable manner CrossRiverWatch can authoritatively report. The governor, Senator Benedict Ayade disclosed this while receiving the Chief Technical
By CrossRiverWatch admin The nomination of Senator John Owan Enoh, a PDP Senator representing Cross Rivers Central Senatorial as Senate minority leader is causing trouble in the PDP caucus in the Upper House. Enoh’s candidacy which is said to be enjoying the support of a prominent leader in the PDP caucus has also attracted opposition
By CrossRiverWatch admin The Editor of CrossRiverWatch, Mr. Solomon Asha has stepped down from his position following his appointment as Special Assistant on Media/Publicity to the Governor of Cross River State, Senator Ben Ayade. Mr. Asha, a journalist with over thirteen years experience was also a staff of the state owned Nigerian Chronicle before taking
By Christiana Alawa/ Oto-Obong Clement Caleb-fairer Arong and Effiong Esther have emerged as King and Queen of the Nigeria Institute of Education Students Association, NIOESA, University of Calabar (UNICAL) chapter. The beauty pageantry which was organized by Miss. Gift James, got Miss. Elegant Ambassador of Tourism and Face of the North Central, the CEO of
By Jonathan Ugbal; Government House Correspondent Calabar, the capital city of Cross River State is set to get an energy city CrossRiverWatch can authoritatively report. The energy city which will be sited at the old jetty close to the United Cement, UNICEM old plant along tank farm road in Calabar. According to the investors, it