By Laureta Akpan The Cross River State chairman of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Ntufam John Okon, has urged politicians in the state to desist from playing politics with the health and life of political opponents warning that no one is in control of the circumstances that may befall any of us. John Okon
By Edima Frank A baby of about two years old who may have been used for rituals was yesterday found dead by a riverside in Bakassi LGA. Our reporter who witnessed the scene where the baby was dumped say she could not take pictures because the sight was too gory. According to her eyewitness report:
By Archibong Jeremiah Members of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS Cross River State chapter have adopted the state Peoples Democratic Party, PDP governorship candidate and his deputy, Professor Ben Ayade and Professor Ivara Esu respectively for next month’s general election. The adoption was made during an exclusive briefing with CrossRiverWatch by the new
By Monday Ogar The people of Okoyong in Odukpani Local Government Area, LGA of Cross River State have bestowed a posthumous award to Mary Slessor (White Queen of Okoyong), David Livingstone and the Church of Scotland for their service to humanity in general and Okoyong in particular. While presenting the award the traditional ruler of
By Our Correspondent The Cross River PDP Governorship flag bearer, Senator Ben Ayade continues his campaign in the Central Senatorial District with multitudes still gathering to listen to him as he goes round the state.
By Our Correspondent As part of effort to boost the electricity infrastructure for enhanced quality service delivery at the Obudu Ranch Resort, Cross River State governor, Senator Liyel, has commissioned a 33/11KV Sub-station electricity project which connects the Ranch Resort to the National Grid. The Obudu Ranch Resort has been operating on a generating set
By Jonathan Ugbal The opposition All Progressives Congress in Cross River State kick started their campaign rally in Ogoja today. Among those that the Party presented for elective positions include Joseph Wayas Jr., son of a former Cross River born Senate President, Dr. Joseph Wayas, who is contesting for the Bekwara/Obudu/Obanlikwu federal constituency seat. The
President Goodluck Jonathan was chosen as the Vice Presidential running mate of late President Umaru Musa Yaradua in the 2007 presidential election mainly because he is from Bayelsa State in the South/South Region in accordance with the Zoning Policy of his Party –Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. It is instructive that Cross River State is one