By Sampson Unamka, The Nation Newspaper Veteran actresses, Kate Henshaw and Joke Silva have called for more women participation in politics. They spoke in a recent interview with The Nation Newspaper at the launch of the Ebony Life Creative Academy (ELCA). Kate Henshaw said: “I choose to challenge the stereotype that women cannot attain certain
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Stakeholders in Calabar Municipality/Odukpani constituency have applauded their member at the House of Representatives, Ntufam Eta Mbora for “effective representation at the lower chamber”. The member representing Calabar Municipality in the State House of Assembly, Ntufam Efa Esua said “he has demonstrated without doubt that the interest and well-being of the electorate
From the fits and starts of intervening Civilian and Military rule of decades past, democracy finally settled and stabilized in Nigeria in I999. Since then, to present day it has been unbroken civilian rule. It is therefore a given and common sense that when Cross Riverians talk of ZONING OF THE GOVERNORSHIP OF THE STATE,
By Archibong Jeremiah The Cross River State House of Assembly legislative complex Calabar has been given a facelift. The long-overdue facelift is meant to provide a conducive environment for robust legislative duties and enhance productivity for both lawmakers and staff of the State House of Assembly, according to the Speaker Hon. Eteng Jonah Williams. Speaking on
This message in the video from Governor Ayade resonates with me very loudly. It echoes my thoughts and repeats exactly what I have been saying persistently to the irritation of some persons who erroneous assume I am against certificates. There is nothing anyone ever did with a certificate. Ok, let me say it differently, no
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Our newsroom has confirmed that Mr. Kenneth Ishamali, aka Abacha, in-law to Cross River Co-Governor, Dr. Frank Ayade was arrested by EFCC over multiple withdrawal. Sources in the Uyo office of EFCC informs CrossRiverWatch that, “Abacha is being detained over funds withdrawn in multiple tranches, amounting to over 2billion Naira. “The withdrawal was
By Archibong Jeremiah CrossRiverWatch has obtained the Supreme Court judgement delivered by Tijjani Abubakar, JSC on Thursday 25th February, 2021. The judgement is for the case between Dr. Stephen Adi Odey Vs Chief John Alaga, Jarigbe Agom and INEC. See judgement in full below, credit: Inok Solomon.
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Cross River State Governor, Sen. Ben Ayade has opened the Construction and Fabrication Academy of West Africa, Calabar. He opened the institution on his 53 birthday. The commissioning marks the beginning of academic activities in the institution. See pictures below.