By CrossRiverWatch admin Cross River State Governor, Senator Liyel Imoke, has approved the appoint of seven new permanent secretaries in the state civil/public service. Those favored by the new appointments according to a release signed by the Secretary to the State Government Dr.Tom Ogar, are; Timothy Akwaji, Nimka Takon, James Odock, Takon Asu Takon, Effiom
Out-going Senate Leader, Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba is a consummate politician, who as Leader of the Senate for four years, managed the affairs of the upper legislative chamber with decorum and candour. However, in spite of his brilliant performance at the Senate, he alleged that his state governor, Lyle Imoke refused to accept having him return
Tinapa, the Cattle Ranch, International Convention Center, Monorail, Airport Bypass and many more. These are all products of an economic development paradigm dominant among policy makers in Cross River State in the past 16 years. The thinking is, these massive investments will create jobs, establish Calabar as tourism Capital of Nigeria, and improve the general
As the Governor-Elect, Senator Ben Ayade prepares to take over the mantle of leadership from Senator Liyel Imoke, a lot is expected of him from Cross Riverians who believe he is a man guided by ethics and principles. Especially as Cross River State will now be in opposition to the government at the center. It
By CrossRiverWatch admin The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Cross River State, Ntufam John Okon has said that the former Group General Manager, Crude Oil Marketing Department, GGM, COMD in the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, and former governorship aspirant of the party, Prince Goddy Jedy Agba provided most of the funds
By CrossRiverWatch admin The recent visit of some prominent Cross Riverians, led by Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba to the President-Elect, serves as a bailout for Cross River State, according to the Senate Leader’s media aide, Chief Sam Arikpo. He disclosed this, Tuesday, in Calabar, against the backdrop of criticisms trailing the visit by a section of
We can be very timid, naïve, earthly in so many ways in this part of the Country. This is why our so called leaders look at us with scorn and contempt. These leaders who should be unhappy that we are earthly and naïve are rather happy when they use lies to deceive us; to pull
By Ekemini Raymond The Students Union Government President of the University of Calabar, Comrade Ajang Emmanuel, has finally won the heart of the University management having persuaded them to effect reduction in the school charges for the current academic session. He disclosed this to CrossRiverWatch, among other contending issues in the institution during a chat