By Odijobo Junior The constituency empowerment program of the member representing Ogoja/Yala federal constituency in the House of Representatives and 2015 Northern Cross River senatorial aspirant, Hon. Rose Oko, took place yesterday, Saturday October 18, 2014 at the St. Bernard Primary and Secondary school in Yala LGA. 5 Peugeot cars, 12 tricyles, 50 grinding machines,
By Sylvia Etta The World Bank commended the Fadama User Group (FUG) in Cross River State for engaging in the production of cassava chips. Country Director of the Bank, Marie Francoise Marie-Nelly, gave the commendation during the inspection of the World Bank-assisted project in Ikot Ishie, Calabar recently. She explained the essence of the investment
By George Odok Jr. President Goodluck Jonathan, on Friday, said the Calabar Port had potential to boost economic activities in Cross River and neighboring states. The President made the disclosure at the inauguration of dredging of the Calabar channel. Represented by the Minister of Transport, Sen. Idris Umar, Jonathan said the dredging of the Calabar
By Archibong Jeremiah In what could be considered as setting the stage for an epic battle in the contest for the Central Senatorial seat in Cross River State come 2015, Honorable John, Owan Eno, member representing Etung/Obubra federal constituency in the House Of Representatives and Chairman, House Committee on Appropriation has said that incumbent Senator
By Usman Abdullahi The management of Cross River State College of Education Akamkpa has introduced aptitude test for all students intending to lead the Students Union Government, SUG either in the parliamentary, executive or judiciary arm come 2014/2015 academic session. The aptitude test which was written in the college compound recently was supervised by the
By Aplefe Ojong The popular Zoo Garden relaxation spot (former Calabar Zoo) at the heart of the city is now overgrown with weeds. A visit by CrossRiverWatch to the hitherto most patronized outdoor spot for people having occasions such as weddings, birthdays party among other events has been deserted. The entire area is now overgrown
By Elijah Ugani The Cross River State northern senatorial district caucus leader, Chief Linus Okum (Ada Bekwara) has disclosed that they may convene again to see how the north as a family will cut down the number of governorship aspirants ahead of 2015 guber race to a single candidate. Ada Bekwara made this known while
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