by crossriverwatch admin Dr. Iyam Ugot has since 2000 been in government in Cross River State. He started as the Commissioner for Health and later, Special Adviser on Roll Back Malaria under Mr. Donald Duke. In 2010, Senator Liyel Imoke, occasioned by his commendable performance appointed him the Special Adviser on Community Health. In this
by crossriverwatch admin The Cross River State Government through its development agency, Microfinance and Enterprise Development Agency (MEDA) in collaboration with the Bank of Agriculture, has set aside N400 million for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME’s). Speaking at the cheques presentation ceremony to beneficiaries of the scheme in Calabar yesterday, the state Governor, Senator
by crossriverwatch admin The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Cross River State, Mr. Christian Ita has denied that there was any emergency around governor Imoke’s journey to the USA this morning. In a statement, he said “Contrary to reports that the governor was rushed out this morning, we want to make it clear
by crossriverwatch admin Governor Liyel Imoke of Cross River State was this morning rushed back to the American Hospital where he just returned from. Crossriverwatch gathered from an impeccable government source who does not want to be mentioned that the governor had a relapse three days ago in Calabar and was rushed to Abuja. The
by crossriverwatch admin A story published by crossriverwatch which purports that Cross River State Governor, Senator Liyel Imoke is angry with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and as a consequence, is considering quitting the party, has been described as a tissue of lies. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Christian Ita
by Agency reports Lagos-based DWB and Imoke Babes of Calabar on Saturday claimed the top spot for the boys and girls categories at the 2013 Uyo 3 x 3 Basketball Jam. Both teams went home with cash prizes of N100,000 and N80,000 respectively. The DWB side featuring Rosco Eze, Chigozie Ude and FIBA 3 x
The Duke, Amaechi Connection, How Presidency sent Akpabio to Beg Imoke By crossriverwatch admin These are certainly not the best of times for the amiable governor of Cross River State, Senator Liyel Imoke as the stormy waters continue to test the strength of the biggest political party in Africa, Nigeria’s ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.
by crossriverwatch admin The age long land dispute which led to the destruction of lives and property between the people of Idum Mbube in Ogoja Local Government Area and Kachuan Irruan in Boki Local Government Area of Cross River State has been finally resolved. In a statement signed by a member of the Cross River