By Jonathan Ugbal: Government House Correspondent Cross River governor, Senator Ben Ayade, has enjoined Cross Riverians and indeed, Nigerians to be patient and hopeful, as the country would surely surmount her challenges. Ayade made the call in his goodwill message to the people of the state on the occasion of Nigeria’s 57th independence anniversary. The
By CrossRiverWatch Admin
By Ushang Ewa/Ikwen Atuaka Cross Riverians yesterday joined millions of other Nigerians to celebrate the 55th independence anniversary of the country with several events holding across the state to mark the occasion. In the capital city of Calabar, schools from the two local government areas that originally make up the metropolis (Calabar South and Municipal),
AN ADDRESS PRESENTED BY SENATOR BEN AYADE, GOVERNOR OF CROSS RIVER STATE ON THE OCCASION OF NIGERIA’S 55TH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION HELD ON 1ST OCTOBER, 2015 IN CALABAR Fellow Cross Riverians, Today offers us another opportunity to celebrate our nation’s Independence from her Colonial Masters. It is therefore with much delight and honour that I
By Jonathan Ugbal, Government House Correspondent Ahead of Nigeria’s 55th Independence Anniversary, Cross River Governor, Benedict Ayade inspected the facilities put in place for the celebration at the U.J Esuene Stadium in Calabar. Ayade whose arrival was preceded by that of the resident Police Commissioner, Henry Fadairo, arrived the stadium at about 5:30 pm and
As part of activities marking the 2014 Independence Day celebration, the Cross River State Government, Wednesday honored four of its outstanding citizens who have distinguished themselves in their chosen fields of endeavor and subsequently contributed to the development of the state. Those honored were Chief Owali Ilem, for his Industry, Prof. Etetim Etim Asuquo, Humanitarian
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 crossriverwatch admin Crossriverwatch can confirm that President Jonathan will address the nation 7a.m tomorrow, Tuesday, October 09, 2012, in a national broadcast expected to be on live broadcast on the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) networks, a statement from the Presidency announced today. Though the statement did not