By Ushang Ewa The chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State, Desmond Akawor says the description of Governor Nyesom Wike as a security threat to Cross River by Alphonsus Eba, the state chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) was akin to a millipede challenging an elephant. Mr. Eba had on Tuesday
By Archibong Jeremiah Over 160 Cameroonian refugee children have received their birth certificates. The certificate is issued by the National Population Commission, with support from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Cross River and Benue States. The information was released yesterday as part of the Cameroonian refugees’ in Nigeria operational update for
Looking critically at the two political rallies held over the weekend in Calabar, you will see one rally organized by a political generation that has remained in power since 1999 enjoying the splendor and aura of power. Today, young people who are eligible to vote in the next general election were not even born when
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Cross River State APC Chapter Chairman, Barrister Alphonsus Ogar Eba has threatened Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers State. Eba while calling on the IG of Police said he will direct Cross River youths to stop Gov. Wike if he dares to enter Cross River State tomorrow as scheduled. In the press conference
By Jonathan Ugbal The National Working Committee of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has constituted a 22-man campaign council and election management team for the February 26, 2022 legislative by-election in Cross River State. Two seats – the Ogoja/Yala federal constituency and the Akpabuyo State constituency positions are up for grabs. And, a statement issued
In the odyssey, by Homer, hospitality is portrayed as the noblest of virtues. Zeus decreed that those who wish for the favor of the Gods must welcome foreign and domestic visitors with hospitality. “A man was supposed to offer the best of his food, his home, and his knowledge before ever asking for his guest’s
You see what is happening between PDP and APC in Cross River State is exactly what I have always prayed for. Boisterous opposition is a real threat to the people in charge. Essentially not because one is better or best than the other, but because there is a formidable contest. Best men are only found
By Ada Wodu, Punch Newspaper The Independent National Electoral Commission in Cross River State has trained at least 1,914 ad hoc staff for February 26, 2022, Ogoja/Yala Federal Constituency and Akpabuyo State Constituency bye-elections in the State. INEC also outlined guidelines for the elections for the benefit of eligible voters in the elections as contained