By CrossRiverWatch admin Piqued by a United Nations report which indicates that the state forest was being depleted at a rate of over 6 per cent annually, some key staff of the State Forestry Commission and the Anti-Deforestation Taskforce have been arrested on the orders of Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River. The affected persons
By CrossRiverWatch admin The story of Evelyn Akawe from Bachebe in Obudu Local Government Area of Cross River State is a peculiar and very pathetic one. For her, though her village is a stone throw from the luxurious Obudu Ranch Resort, the exquisite air of the ranch is far removed from her miserable life which
By Our Correspondent Cross River State governor, Senator Ben Ayade, has disclosed that work on the proposed Calabar Deep Seaport will commence in October 20015. Ayade revealed this yesterday, while on an assessment tour of the Creek Town Jetty and connecting routes that will serve as evacuation corridor for the deep seaport. Addressing journalists
Aplefe Ojong The owners of buildings and developers of purportedly approved and illegal buildings or structures standing on wetlands, water channels and canals in Cross River state have been asked to remove such structures with immediate effect. A public notice titled, “Governor Ayade Orders Stoppage of Development on Wetlands in the State”, dated June 4,
By Glory Okon/Peter Offem Ubi/Ifere Paul in Abuja Good evening Leader. We are giving you this interview because you are leaving the Senate in a couple of days. We want to know how you are feeling after 12 years in the Red Chambers. As one who has seen it all in politics, we feel your
By Our Correspondent The University of Calabar Senior Staff Association has conferred on an oil magnate, business man and politician, Prince Goddy, Jedy Agba, a Lifetime Membership Award for distinguishing himself in his chosen career and his contributions to the Church and humanitarian services. The award which was presented to the recipient by the Vice
By Aplefe Ojong The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Ben Ayade has ordered that investigation should be immediately carried out, and possible prosecution of the Chairman and members of the State Forestry Commission Board as well as the Anti-deforestation Taskforce. A press release made available to CrossRiverWatch and signed by the Secretary to the
If I were to generate what we refer to as impact assessment in process evaluation on the effect of Governor Ben Ayade’s actions and inaction’s in government house barely 96 hours, or 40 work hours, to be objective and without biase, I would definitely grade him excellent. If I had graded him earlier before he