Dr. Linda Ayade, the amiable wife of the Governor of Cross River State, Nigeria, is an intelligent, cultured and warm-hearted woman. She is not only easily lovable but also makes one feel at home in her presence when one is with her. Her passion for the growth and development of young people is infectious even
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Cross River State Government has clarified that the ongoing update of the nominal rolls of Local Governments has become necessary for the effective implementation of the new policy guidelines of the Nigeria Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU). A statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information and Orientation, Dr. Aye Henshaw
By Efa Sunday, Government House Correspondent The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) Regional Director to ECOWAS and Nigerian Regional office, Dr. Jean Bakole has described the industrialization policy of Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State as a model for Africa. Bakole who was in Calabar, the State capital on a courtesy visit to
By Jonathan Ugbal The Cross River State Government has earmarked N288 million for the ‘Running of Government House’ in Calabar, excerpts of the 2019 appropriation bill tagged ‘Qabalistic Densification’ show. The item falls under ‘Material and Supplies’ budget head of the Governor’s office. The supplies are appropriated N200 million totaling N488 million for the said
By Jonathan Ugbal The vehicles belonging to Cross River Governor, Senator Ben Ayade will be maintained with N40 million in 2019 findings by CrossRiverWatch reveal. The figure is contained in the 2019 budget of the State. The budget estimates obtained by CrossRiverWatch show that the provision is under the budget head, ‘Maintenance Repairs And Services’
By CrossRiverWatch Admin In apparent frustration with the Federal Government’s neglect of the State, Cross River Governor, Senator Ben Ayade has asked for the return of its 76 oil wells ceded to Akwa Ibom State in 2012 following the ruling of the Supreme Court. Cataloguing what he described as unconscionable injustices meted out to the
By Patrick Obia The conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP), Cross River State Chapter, has urged two prominent Cross Riverians, Sen. Owan Enoh and Pastor Usani Usani, to sheathe their sword as they are role models to young Cross Riverians. This was contained in a press release signed by the State chapter Chairman of CNPP,
By Archibong Jeremiah Reports that the Cross River State Governor, Senator Ben Ayade barred Government House Correspondents of selected media organizations from covering his activities have continued to generate reactions. The Cross River State Chapter Chairman, Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) Pastor Sunday Michael, has joined in cautioning the governor, not to bar any