by crossriverwatch admin Cross River State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists has joined her counterparts across the nation in the 7days mourning over the death of 3 journalists in a ghastly motor accident last Friday August 2, along Ilesa road in Osun state. The deceased were officials of NUJ from Oyo and Lagos
by crossriverwatch admin Professor Ben Ayade, the Senator representing the Northern Senatorial District of Cross River State over the weekend kept to his promise to empower his constituents by supplying them high yielding rice seedlings for planting in the ongoing rice cultivation season. The Faro 44 high yield rice specie which was brought to
by crossriverwatch admin Africa is unique for its rich cultural possession, but not without threats to its existence by the western winds. Amidst these fears however, stands tall; a Beauty Queen who despite her age, of 21 years, she dares against all odds to restore this moribund glory. Miss Fatima Ugenyi Adie is reigning queen
by crossriverwatch admin Except urgent measures are taken by the government, lower and middle class citizens who use kerosene for domestic purposes in Calabar, the Cross River State capital may continue to sleep at the filling stations, CrossRiverWatch findings revealed. The commodity which is majorly used by ordinary people has become very scarce within Calabar
by crossriverwatch admin Senator Liyel Imoke, the Cross River State governor says he is not impressed with the results of efforts to stem the HIV AIDS scourge in the State. The Governor told stakeholders during a workshop on how to respond to the pandemic held recently at the Tinapa Lakeside Hotel, Calabar that he is
by crossriverwatch admin Cross River State Governor, Senator Liyel Imoke, has said that government will need to spend at least 65billion Dollars annually to achieve the infrastructure master plan target for the South South States. The Governor who made this revelation in Calabar during the week while delivering a keynote speech to declare open a
by crossriverwatch admin Chief Alex Egbuna is the Chief of Staff to Governor Liyel Imoke of Cross River State. He is perceived by Cross River Politicians as the de facto governor, wielding so much power and a strong financial war chest. Prior to the September 21, 2013 LG polls, several political actors in the State
by crossriverwatch admin Arrangements have been concluded to establish an Airforce base at the Bebi Airstrip in Obudu as part of the efforts to re-brand the airstrip. Managing Director of the Nigeria Airspace Management Agency, NAMA, Engr. Nnamdi Udoh, stated this in Calabar while briefing Governor Liyel Imoke on the efforts of the agency to