By Jonathan Ugbal The Cross River State Government has suspended the collection of its carbon emission levy following complaints by residents. The levy is included in the state’s carbon emission law of 2016 and has been a subject of controversy. But, a statement signed by the Spokesman to Governor Ben Ayade, Mr. Christian Ita says
By Jonathan Ugbal and Christiana Alawa Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Saturday said that Cross River Governor, Senator Ben Ayade told him that Mr. Jedy Agba who contested the gubernatorial elections with him in 2015 was not bitter that he lost but has been working with him. Mr. Obasanjo stated this while unveiling the autobiography
By Jonathan Ugbal and Ukung Alawa Nigeria’s former President, Olusegun Obasanjo and Cross River Governor have commended the strides of former NNPC top gun, Mr. Jedy Agba. The commendations were given at the unveiling of Mr. Agba’s autobiography of titled: “Stepping Forward With Uti J.D Agba” Saturday in Calabar, the Cross River Capital. “It doesn’t
By Ushang Ewa The Cross River State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused Cross River Governor, Senator Ben Ayade of deliberately masterminding the challenges that have led to the delay in the conduct of the local government elections in the state. This was contained in a statement signed by the State Publicity
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 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