By Jonathan Ugbal The Faculty of Education of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) on Tuesday awarded three deserving people for their contributions to the education sector. Martins Orim, the Chief of Staff to Governor Ben Ayade was awarded in recognition of his “immense contribution to scholarship and the education industry.” Also, Professor Florence Obi, the
By Jonathan Ugbal Martin’s Orim, the Chief of Staff to Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State has donated a vehicle to the first priest from Bedia community in Obudu Local Government Area. Rev. Jeremiah Udida will be ordained on May 8 and is the fist Catholic priest from Bedia, where Mrs. Orim hails from
By Jonathan Ugbal and Maxwell Effiong The sleepy but serene town of Bedia in Obudu, Cross River State bustled with activities on Sunday when the Governor, Benedict Ayade and former Military Administrator of Kwara State, Colonel Peter Asam Mbu (PAM) Ogar joined others to celebrate the most senior Army officer in northern Cross River, Major
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Our newsroom has confirmed that Mr. Kenneth Ishamali, aka Abacha, in-law to Cross River Co-Governor, Dr. Frank Ayade was arrested by EFCC over multiple withdrawal. Sources in the Uyo office of EFCC informs CrossRiverWatch that, “Abacha is being detained over funds withdrawn in multiple tranches, amounting to over 2billion Naira. “The withdrawal was
By Ushang Ewa Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State has begun the retrieval of official vehicles in the custody of former aides. The aides have three days and six hours to do so according to a statement issued on Monday by his Chief of Staff, Mr. Martin Orim. Orim is the only appointee so
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Governor Ben Ayade has made his first appointment. Hon. Martin Orim, has been returned as the Chief Of Staff to the governor. This is coming against speculations that Orim was going to be replaced but sources told CrossRiverWatch that “Orim had created a very seamless synergy with the governor already and changing
By Ushang Ewa and Itiunbe Atunka The Candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the August 11 state assembly bye-election in Obudu, Mrs. Abbey Ukpukpen was again absent at the mega rally of her campaign for office today (Wednesday). Abbey is the widow of the late lawmaker, Mr. Stephen Ukpukpen and last visited that
By Ushang Ewa More fights and vandalism have been reported from Obudu local government area of northern Cross River State ahead of the August 11, 2018 bye-election into the state house of assembly to replace late lawmaker, Mr. Stephen Ukpukpen. Images obtained by CrossRiverWatch shows that several vehicles have been vandalised due to fights and