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Ayade’s Signature Projects: We’ll Use Our God Given Natural Resources To Save Cost – Eric Akpo, SA Technical

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August 4, 2015

By Jonathan Ugbal, Government House Correspondent The signature projects of the Cross River State governor, Senator Benedict Ayade’s administration have been received with mixed feelings across the socio-political and socio-economic divides in the state with the issue of funding dominating every discourse regarding the projects. The Special Assistant to the governor on Technical Affairs, Eric

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FG To Build Agriculture Industrial Town In Cross River State

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August 4, 2015

By Jonathan Ugbal, Government House Correspondent The agricultural sector in Cross River State is set to receive a boost as the federal government has begun processes leading to the building of an Agriculture Industrial Town (AIT) and Staple Crop Processing Zone (SCPZ) in the state. The state is one of the three selected for the

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Akamkpa Paramount Ruler Lambast UNICEM For Dishonoring Community Thanksgiving

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August 3, 2015

By Jeremiah Archibong The Paramount Ruler of Akamkpa Local Government Area, His Royal Majesty Ntufam Clement Emayi has chided the United Cement Company of Nigeria, UNICEM for not showing up in the thanksgiving service organized by their host communities (Akamkpa and Akpabuyo). His Royal Majesty in this interview with CrossRiverWatch said he is extremely angry

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2nd Adamade Odey Football Competition Kicks Off In Obudu

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August 3, 2015

By CrossRiverWatch admin The second edition of the Adamade Odey Football Competition kicked off yesterday at the Chief J.D. Agba’s Township Stadium in Obudu with an opening match between Ipong United and Ukor Rangers. The annual competition scheduled as part of activities to mark the Obudu new yam festival is sponsored by Mr. Adamade Odey

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Cross River Vacancies: Over 6,000 Applicants Submit CVs

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August 3, 2015

By Our Correspondent Since job vacancies were advertised for two of governor Ayade’s projects, the Cross River Green Police and the Garment Factory, a few days ago, over 6000 applicants have so far submitted their resume to the office of the Secretary to the State Government, with hundreds of women and youths expressing joy and

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Ayade Dedicates Victory To God, Cross Riverians, Extend Hand Of Fellowship To Agi

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August 1, 2015

By Our Correspondent Cross River State governor, Senator Ben Ayade, yesterday dedicated his Friday victory at the Abuja Federal High Court to God and the good people of the state. Governor Ayade who said this shortly after he was cleared of any wrongdoing by Justice Abdul Kafarati of the Federal High Court, Abuja, disclosed that

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Buhari And Ayade: An Uncommon Alliance BY PRINCEWILL ODIDI

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August 1, 2015

The coming together of two opposing gladiators to agree on a common purpose is not everyday happenstances. Earlier this week, Agba Jalingo on his personal Facebook wall, opined that those who fight Buhari as a prelude for Ayade’s attention were greatly mistaken. I strongly agree with him. The comments on his wall had reactions from

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Governor Ayade And The Challenge Of Economic Development In Cross River BY MISSANG OYAMA

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August 1, 2015

I will like to preface this piece by stating the obvious – since the restoration of democracy in the country in 1999, successive administrations in the state have not been able to lay a solid foundation for the local economy to thrive. However, as an incurable optimist, I believe that this despair is transient; and