By Ushang Ewa The auditions for the second edition of Miss Africa beauty pageant has commenced across the continent a statement from the Cross River State Government says. “Auditions are currently ongoing in all the participating countries with the Nigerian auditions scheduled to hold in Calabar, Cross River State Nigeria,” the statement made available to
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: Government House Correspondent The urban forest guards created by the administration of Cross River Governor, Senator Ben Ayade has been renamed ‘Green Sheriff’. Governor Ayade told Government House Correspondents last week that the use of the term ‘Police’ in the initial name “Green Police” was a bit harsh contrary to opinion that
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Cross River State Governor, Senator Ben Ayade has maintained that motivation remains the surest way of getting the best out of young people who are taking the right decisions. The governor made this assertion while announcing the sum of N10million for his Senior Special Assistant, Events, Mr. Tom Ikpeme for effectively packaging
By CrossRiverWatch Winner of the maiden edition of Miss Africa, Calabar 2016, and Miss Angola, Loretta Mendez has been formally presented with a star prize of Ford SUV Jeep and a USD25,000 cash by the initiator of the pageant and Governor of Cross River State, Senator Ben Ayade. Carrying out the presentation ceremony at his
By Jonathan Ugbal: Government House Correspondent The representative of Angola, Neurite Mendes is the maiden Miss Africa after she pipped 17 other contestants to the crown Saturday night at the Calabar International Convention Centre. The 23 year old was already the audience favourite before her eventual announcement as the winner where she won USD25,000 and
By Jonathan Ugbal; Government House Correspondent Ahead of the maiden edition of the Miss Africa beauty pageant scheduled for today, Cross River Governor Senator Ben Ayade inspected preparatory works Thursday afternoon at the Calabar International Conference Center to ensure a smooth event. The pageant which is the idea and wholly sponsored by the Cross River
By Jonathan Ugbal: Government House Correspondent Cross River Governor, Senator Ben Ayade and the speaker of the house of assembly, Honorable John Lebo are currently in Marrakech, Morocco for the United Nation’s climate change conference. Ayade and Lebo departed Calabar for Abuja Saturday evening and sources say the duo are already in Marrakech for the