By Jonathan Ugbal: Government House Correspondent Cross River Governor, Senator Ben Ayade has explained the reason why his administration is interested in the business angle of the Bakassi deep seaport. This is contrary to the notion that; “government has no business in doing business,” held by many. But, Mr. Ayade while receiving the concept design
By Itiunbe Atunka Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) clashed yesterday in Ohong community of Obudu local government area of northern Cross River State leaving several injured. Both parties, alongside the ADC have fielded candidates for the August 11, 2018 bye-election to replace late lawmaker, Stephen Ukpukpen in
By Jonathan Ugbal The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) led by Mr. Adams Oshiomole has sacked the Cross River State executive. The sack follows a resolution by the NWC at its August 1, 2018 meeting a statement signed by Mr. Oshiomole and the National Secretary, Mai Mala Buni says. The
Being full text of the declaration speech of Honorable Emmanuel Ibeshi for the 2019 gubernatorial election. Fellow Cross Riverians, brothers and sisters! May I use this opportunity to appreciate you for sacrificing your time and money to be here with me in this arduous journey to rescue our dear Cross River State from further drifting.
By Jonathan Ugbal: Government House Correspondent Cross River Governor, Senator Ben Ayadr has called for an international boundary patrol agency to curb the menace of transborder crimes which is currently plaguing the state. Ayade who said the agitation for secession in the republic of Cameroon which borders the state has had an impact on the
By Jonathan Ugbal A family of eight have died from suspected inhalation of generator fumes in Ikom local government area of central Cross River State. The octet are said to comprise of the father, mother and six children. A source said the parents went to get relief materials and NGN25,000 cash each on Thursday last
By Jonathan Ugbal: Government House Correspondent Cross River Governor, Senator Ben Ayade has said his award as the best performing governor on health in the south south region of the country is a victory well deserved. The award which is an official recognition from the World Bank, federal government and ThisDay Newspapers was presented to
By Jonathan Ugbal: Government House Correspondent Information reaching CrossRiverWatch suggests that the Abonkib community of Obudu local government area and the Mbazerem community of Vandeikya local government area of Benue state will meet again to fine tune discussions in a bid to find lasting solutions to the issues that have caused both communities to war.