Since the dawn of uninterrupted democracy in Nigeria in 1999, Cross River has arguably been a strong hold of the People’s Democratic Party, (PDP). The first democratically elected governor of the state in the current dispensation, Mr. Donald Duke ensured that all the political heavyweights in the state at the time and a few officials
The best legacy that leadership in political authority at any given time and place can proudly bequeath to the future generation is when that authority deliberately decides to equip in all ramifications, the youths who are a bridge between the present and the future, those who will be the leaders of tomorrow. Provision of a
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Cross River’s Environment Commissioner, Engineer Mike Eraye says he has received several abusive calls from the citizenry as well as those praising his efforts to ensure the state remains clean and green. In a telephone chat with CrossRiverWatch, Eraye who has been out of the public eye since his appointment, says that
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Cross River State Government through the State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB has commenced man hunt for ghost workers in the state educational system. Notice of the decision to purge the system of ghost workers was communicated through a press release signed by the Board’s Chairman, Dr. Stephen Odey and made
By Our Correspondent The 2016 Armed Forces Remembrance Week was yesterday rounded off with the laying of wreaths at the tomb of the unknown soldiers at the Millennium Park (Cenotaph), Calabar. The event which had earlier commenced with the launching of the Armed Forces Remembrance Emblem, Jumat Muslim service at Nigerian Army Barracks, Akim and
By Our Correspondent Cross River State Government says it has commenced sensitization campaign to educate and inform the public as part of measures to prevent the spread of Lassa fever in the state. The sensitization campaign will go round to at least 1,500 communities in all the eighteen local government areas of Cross River. Special
You have been made an SA to the Governor. What that means you hardly know and don’t even care, but you are sure it entails a monthly/weekly stipend, a house and a car from the Government House, and of course, other miscellaneous which should include a plethora of UNICAL and CRUTECH girls to quench your
By CrossRiverWatch admin Governor Ayade today met with President Buhari at the State House in Abuja. Details of their meeting were not immediately clear but a trusted source in the Villa told CrossRiverWatch that the governor is lobbying the President to return to the state for the commissioning of the Calabar monorail. The commissioning which was