By Ekong Okpa An attempt to broker peace between communities in Obubra urban of Cross River by member representing Obubra/Etung Federal Constituency Hon. Mike Etaba was distorted by irate youths of Owakande community in Obubra Local Government Area of Cross River at the week end. The youths who are reportedly warming up for war against
By Our Correspondent Mr. Christian Ita, the Chief Press Secretary CPS to Governor Ayade has refuted online reports in some mediums (not CrossRiverWatch) that that is a cold war between his boss and his predecessor, Senator Liyel Imoke. In a statement issued in Calabar, Ita described the report as half-truth and the figment of the
By CrossRiverWatch admin Justice Ogbojo Ogar of Court 4, Calabar High Court has yesterday Wednesday 6th April 2016, granted bail to the accused 14 dismissed policemen of the Cross River State Anti-robbery Squad (SARS) standing trial for the murder one Maurice Derrick (DD) and 5 others. Delivering judgment on the defendants bail applications, after acknowledging
By CrossRiverWatch admin The suspended Dean of the Faculty of Law, Professor Cyril Ndifon, who is presently on the run from operatives of the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission, ICPC has approached the Calabar High Court to seek an injunction barring the anti-graft Commission from inviting or arresting him over investigation into allegations of rape and
By Archibong Jeremiah Following the continued scarcity of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS (petrol) in the country, the Cross River State Government and independent petroleum marketers in the State have resolved to approach the leadership of NNPC to know the percentage of petrol statutorily allocated to the State. They also resolved that as part of the
By Our Correspondent Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River has reiterated the fact that one of his signature projects, the super highway will not in any way degrade but add great value to the environment of the state and Nigeria. Speaking while receiving the Head of Service of the Federation, Mrs. Winifred Oyo-Ita on a
Inyali Peter, Calabar The governorship candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in the 2015 elections in Cross River State, Mr. Odey Ochicha has urged the State governor, Senator Ben Ayade to urgently review the impact of the numerous Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs) he has signed so far since he assumed office. In a statement
“In recognizing the challenges that we as a country face, and of course, with the meltdown in the global economy, it is evident that only states that globalize their economy can move forward.” These were the words of the Executive Governor of Cross River State, Nigeria, Sen. Prof Benedict Ayade while briefing newsmen at the