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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Not a few Cross Riverians have lamented the apparent lack of activity, almost apathy that is surprisingly becoming the strange signature tune of Cross River state in the run up to the 2015 election. Could it be that we are no longer interested in politics and it’s outcomes? Of course not. No state in Nigeria