by crossriverwatch admin The Cross River State political landscape may presently be bereft of posters, intimidating billboards or screaming headlines in the media on political developments in the state but the momentum is rapidly building towards a defining moment for the emergence of Governor Liyel Imoke’s successor in 2015. About 22 persons from diverse political
by crossriverwatch admin The Senator representing Cross River North Senatorial District, Senator Ben Ayade yesterday in partnership with Mr. Mike Usibe, the Executive Chairman of Yala Local Government, presented 30 solar powered street lights to the people of Okuku in Yala Local Government Council. The presentation was made on behalf of Senator Ayade by his
by Nate Otaba In continuation of consultations towards the 2015 Gubernatorial elections, Prince Goddy Jedy Agba, Cross River 2015 PDP Governorship aspirant visited his home state to continue reaching out to stakeholders. Agba who recently resigned from the NNPC said he was consulting with the Royal Fathers who are also custodians of the land for
by crossriverwatch admin It is no longer news that the 2015 Cross River State gubernatorial elections is by the corner with campaigns (consultations if you like), already going on. It is also no news that the bulk of the states’ population are youths in their prime who should be in charge of drawing up roadmap
by crossriverwatch admin The member representing the Obubra/Etung Federal Constituency in the Federal House of Representatives, Hon. John Owan Eno has commended members of Abo Ward Youth Forum, Boki LGA, Cross River State for putting together what he called a dynamic convention. Mr. John who gave the commendation at the second convention of the indigenous
by crossriverwatch admin Results received from the eighteen local government areas of Cross River State so far indicate that sixty nine percent of voters turned out to collect their permanent voters cards during the distribution of the cards which took place between August 15 to 17 in the state. Mr. Mike Igini, the Resident Electoral
by crossriverwatch admin The 10th edition of the famous Obudu Mountain Race has been slated for 8 November, 2014 in its usual venue, the Obudu mountains of Cross River State. According to the Local Organizing Committee for the event, this year’s edition shall be tagged “Mountain Race of the Stars; 6th African Mountain Running Championship”.
by crossriverwatch admin Delectable Cross River born Nollywood actress, Lydia Owan speaks about herself and plans in the film industry: Excerpts: Tell us about yourself and your childhood? My name is Lydia Owan, I was born in Ogoja, Cross River State. Growing up was fun because I practically moved from state to state due to