By Jonathan Ugbal and Ukung Alawa Nigeria’s former President, Olusegun Obasanjo and Cross River Governor have commended the strides of former NNPC top gun, Mr. Jedy Agba. The commendations were given at the unveiling of Mr. Agba’s autobiography of titled: “Stepping Forward With Uti J.D Agba” Saturday in Calabar, the Cross River Capital. “It doesn’t
By Jonathan Ugbal There are more policemen and security personnel in Government House Calabar than in Obudu and Obanliku local government areas combined findings by CrossRiverWatch reveal. As at Friday, CrossRiverWatch could not confirm the exact figures from Police authorities who were inquisitive over the usefulness of the information in public domain but a rough
By Jonathan Ugbal: Government House Correspondent Cross River Governor, Senator Ben Ayade has hailed his press crew for a job well done. The governor stated this shortly after his arrival in Calabar aboard a private jet where he hailed the press team and called them “fantastic” when they greeted him. “My press crew, fantastic people,”
By Jonathan Ugbal: Government House Correspondent The Cross River State Government has said that it is against armed agitations to the separation of Nigeria. The Governor, Senator Ben Ayade stated this while addressing residents at the U. J Esuene stadium Monday in Calabar as the state organized a marching parade as part of activities to
By Ushang Ewa Cross River Deputy Governor, Professor Ivara Esu Saturday formally launched the construction of a multipurpose hall in Betukwel community of Obudu. The community is located less than 20 kilometers away from Obudu urban which is over 350 kilometers north of Calabar, the Cross River State capital. The hall is being constructed by
By Jonathan Ugbal The Cross River State Government has unveiled an emergency transport service (ETS) for the health sector to check increasing maternal mortality rates and other negative health indices in a bid to achieve its universal health coverage goal. This will compliment the almost 1,000 units of toll free smart phones designed in collaboration
By Ogar Monday Cross River Governor, Senator Ben Ayade has launched the state’s health policies and plans with a view to effectively steer the sector to a sustainable direction that will provide quality and affordable healthcare delivery for residents. “This is an affirmation of our commitment to provide qualitative and affordable healthcare services to our
By Jonathan Ugbal: Government House Correspondent The Federal Government has said that the Calabar Pharmaceutical company project of the Cross River State Government is a product of deep vision and pledged its support for the project. The minister for health, Professor Isaac Adewole gave the commendation, Monday while on an inspection tour of the project