One of the greatest challenges to the growth of Agriculture in general and rice production in particular in Nigeria is its lack of appeal to the younger generation, who incidentally make up a larger percentage of its population. This is due to the old methods of farming employed in most parts of the nation. Another
By Patrick Obia Following the pending conduct of Local Government election in the Cross River State, which has been met with mixed reactions amongst Cross Riverians, a Legal practitioner, Barrister Utum Eteng, has described as “a time bomb” if not rushed to conduct. Mr. Utum made this known while speaking as a guest on Hit
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Cross River state governor, Senator Ben Ayade met with the Heads of Local Government Administration HOLGAs, on Thursday last week before leaving for Abuja on Friday. The HOLGAs are currently playing the roles of Chairmen as the governor has not conducted LG elections in four years. Our source say the governor persuaded
By Archibong Jeremiah Mr. Emmanuel Unah, Vanguard Newspaper Cross River State Correspondent has lost his mother to the cold hands of death. Emmanuel who took to his facebook wall to announce her demise bid her farewell. Mrs. Grace Ebi Unah according to Emmanuel passed on at age 71. Details of the burial as at the
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 Cross River State Governor, Senator Ben Ayade has constituted a Five-man interim Anti-deforestation Task Force. The Committee’s appointment is with immediate effect says the Governor’s CPS, Christian Ita in a statement. The Committee members are Florence-Omon Bassey – Chairman, Erasmus Ekpang – member, Achilles Ugbari – member, Mfon
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Cross River State Ad-hoc Committee on Environment has given owners of abandoned vehicles seven days to evacuate them or have their vehicles impounded. A statement signed by its Chairman, Mr. Eric Anderson said such vehicles have continually constituted huge environmental hazards while also becoming grave danger to road users especially at