By Jonathan Ugbal: Government House Correspondent Cross River Governor, Senator Ben Ayade on Friday fulfilled his promise to disabled pop singer, Kelly B by issuing him a cheque of NGN10 million (USD27,739 GBP20,989). Mr. Ayade had promised the Bekwarra born singer the amount after dancing to his song about Cross River State at the maiden
By Jonathan Ugbal There are more policemen and security personnel in Government House Calabar than in Obudu and Obanliku local government areas combined findings by CrossRiverWatch reveal. As at Friday, CrossRiverWatch could not confirm the exact figures from Police authorities who were inquisitive over the usefulness of the information in public domain but a rough
By Ogar Monday, Grace Orok, Philip Agba Youth Alive and Hope Organization YAHorg, a youth focused non-governmental organization, is holding a sensitization training about the adverse effect of female genital cutting in Calabar. The training is part of an ongoing program titled “Youth Involvement in Community-Based Advocacy against Female Genital Cutting” Speaking at the program
By Obeten Godfrey And Grace Orok Cross River born artist Pius Ushie Agaba popularly known as Real Pee Ajaba is set to host his extended play in Calabar, with Faze and African China billed to appear at the event. Disclosing this to CrossRiverWatch, Real Pee said the event is aimed at encouraging young and upcoming
By CrossRiverWatch Admin An exclusive CrossRiverWatch investigation is unveiling how five Police Officers serving with the Cross River State Command have been detained since Monday November 13, 2017 for extra judicially killing six suspects accused of kidnapping a business woman in Ikom LGA. Led by a very well known notorious DSP Nyong Obeten, who heads
By Jonathan Ugbal: Government House Correspondent The former Deputy National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Olabode George turned a clergy when he visited Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State Tuesday in Calabar over his ambition to head the party at the national level ahead of the December 9, 2017 national convention. His
By Jonathan Ugbal: Government House Correspondent Ahead of the December 9, 2017 national elective convention of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), former minister for information, Professor Jerry Gana has visited Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State with Professor Tunde Adeniran in a bid to woo the state to vote for him. Mr. Adeniran who
By Obeten Godfrey Barrister Okoi Obono-Obla, the Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Prosecution has said that he is ready to contend with anyone who attempts to slander his image even if they are agents of Lucifer. Mr. Obla stated this Monday, while reacting to a story allegedly published by The NIGERIAN PILOT that