Before 2011 and 2012, most people in Cross River State had felt their voice never counted in the State. Many citizens complained about the activities of government in the confines of their homes, or within the earshot of trusted family members and friends. Over the years, Cross Riverians were scared to speak out and even
By CrossRiverWatch admin Prince Jeremiah Ashang, from Obanlikwu LGA in the northern part of Cross River State has alleged that the assault he suffered in the hands of armed security men in Obudu in the early hours of Saturday, July 18, 2005 was ordered by the Chief of Staff, COS to Cross River state governor,
By Aplefe Ojong Deputy Vice Chancellor Administration (DVCA), of the University of Calabar, Professor Zana Akpagu, has commended the state Governor, Senator Ben Ayade, for the pragmatic steps he has taken in initiating the various programs that will reposition Cross River. The DVCA who gave the commendation recently while speaking to some media men in
By Aplefe Ojong A total of nine trucks carrying stone chippings from quarries in Akamkpa have been impounded by the Cross River Government for evasion and defaulting in the payment of the legally prescribed amount for lifting such chippings. The State Security Adviser, Mr. Jude Ngaji who disclosed this to some newsmen in his office
By Jonathan Ugbal; Government House Correspondent The Senator representing Cross River Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator John Owan Enoh has been described as a man of the people. This commendation was made by governor Benedict Ayade at Holy Family Catholic Church, Ikom on Sunday at the thanksgiving service of the Senator which
By Aplefe Ojong The Governor of Cross River, Senator Ben Ayade has promised that his administration will continue to create an enabling environment for the practice and operation of values of best financial practices in the state in line with global best practices. Governor Ayade who stated this at the occasion of a 3-day capacity
By Gabe Inyang Students of the Cross River University of Technology , CRUTECH have urged the management immediately conduct summer examination to enable graduating students who failed some of their courses to re-seat before this years’ October and November NYSC mobilization. The students maintained that the non-inclusion of summer examination in the curriculum of the
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