By Our Correspondent In what will be his last independence anniversary as Governor, Senator Liyel Imoke today gave a score card of what his administration has achieved in the last eight years and urged Cross Riverians to remain steadfast and committed to the development of the state and the country. In a state wide independence
By Sylvia Etta Nine members of Governor Liyel Imoke’s Executive Council who are vying for various elective political offices in the forth coming general elections have resigned their appointments from the state executive council CrossRiverWatch can report. Available information from the office of the SSG names the nine former State Executive members as Secretary to
by crossriverwatch admin The Cross River State Government yesterday awarded a N2.4 billion contract for the construction and expansion of the Okpoma, Yala water scheme. This is coming barely a month after the government awarded contracts for two other water schemes, including the Phase 2 of the Ikom Water project. Speaking during the contract award
by crossriverwatch admin There is palpable tension among the health workers and doctors under the employment of Cross River State Government as indications have emerged that the restructuring in the just concessioned hospitals may soon commence. Governor Liyel Imoke had recently signed concession agreements with St. Luke Hospital to manage the General Hospital Obudu and
by crossriverwatch admin There are indications that Cross River human rights lawyer and politician, Barrister Obono Obla will soon head to Court to challenge the decision of the Cross River State government to raise a 40Billion Naira Bond to recapitalize its debts. The Cross River State Bonds Development Law 2014 has generated a deluge of
by Monday Ogar The Secretary, Cross River State chapter of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Mr. Goddy Eta has declared that Sen. Liyel Imoke will play a major role and also have a say in who becomes the next governor of the state. Mr. Eta who was speaking at the inauguration of the State
by crossriverwatch admin It is not in doubt, the role that education plays as a catalyst for economic transformation and socio –political advancement; therefore, the need for any government to beam its’ focus on repositioning the sector cannot be over emphasized. From the basic formative level, which is the primary, through to the secondary stage
by crossriverwatch admin The Executive Chairman of Abi Local Government Council, Hon. Edith Amadi has suspended the salaries of monarchs of the warring neighboring communities, Ediba and Usumutong in Abi LGA. Over the weekend, there were reports of breach of the ceasefire agreement signed by both parties over a month ago. While one person is