by crossriverwatch admin The Cross River State government has suspended the non-compliance levy imposed on cocoa farmers in the state. Accordingly, the State Commissioner for Agriculture, James Aniyom, in a text message made available to some newsmen, directed the immediate suspension of the levy saying, “Director of Produce, please commence the immediate grading of cocoa
by crossriverwatch admin Late Mrs. Lucy Ukpekpen, mother of Hon. Steve Ukpekpen, member representing Obudu State Constituency in the Cross River State House of Assembly, who died last month was yesterday laid to rest in Obudu Local Government. Reverend Father Bernard Ashipu while officiating the funeral service at the RCM Parish of the Catholic Church
by crossriverwatch admin As a political scientist, and one who actually practices the Science of Politics both as a consultant, activist and public opinion analyzer, we do not take words lightly especially when used in a political context. Governor Liyel Imoke on his 53rd birthday speech, is quoted to have said the following as reported
by crossriverwatch admin The Director General, Goddy Jedy Agba Campaign Organization, Dr. Sandy Onor has disclosed that the organization will support the country’s incumbent President, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan come 2015. This was made known today at the inauguration of Grassroot Volunteer Movement for Goodluck Jonathan 2015 Cross River State. The Jedy campaign boss who
by crossriverwatch admin Governor of Cross River State, Senator Liyel Imoke has once again blown the expectation of aspirants waiting for his anointing by reiterating the fact that he will not select a governorship candidate for Northern Cross River State where the governorship slot has been zoned. The governor stated this when he spoke at
by crossriverwatch admin The Cross River State Commissioner for Information said Thursday in Calabar that the demise of Mr Jude Okwe, the ThisDay newspaper correspondent in Calabar is painful coming at a time when his children are still young and in need of him to take care of their needs. Mr. Ricketts who stated this
by crossriverwatch admin Reliable information reaching CrossRiverWatch says, veteran actress Kate Henshaw has joined politics. She’ll be aspiring to contest for the Federal House of Representatives for Calabar Munical/Odukpani Federal Constituency under the PDP, the sit presently occupied by Hon. Nkoyo Toyo who is also gunning to return for a second term. She will run
by crossriverwatch admin The second daughter of Senator Ita Giwa, Koko, has picked September for her wedding to her fiancé, Chimaobi Shawcross Obioha Jr, who is the son of Ita-Giwa’s close friend, late Chief Shawcross Godwin Moore Obioha. Though Koko just clock 23 this July, she is described as very cultured and brilliant. A graduate