by crossriverwatch admin Cross River State Government has slashed its 2013 budget size of N152,418,731,311,73 to N151,087,128,603.04 as proposed revenue and expenditure for the remaining quarter of the year. The State Governor, Senator Liyel Imoke in a letter to the speaker of the State House of Assembly dated September 30, 2013 captioned “Request for the
by crossriverwatch admin The Cross River State Government has expressed its expectation to see a drop from the present rating of 7.1% in HIV infection in the State as a result of its comprehensive control program of HIV in the State. The State Commissioner for Health, Professor Angela Oyo-Ita stated this in Calabar during the
by crossriverwatch admin The Cross River State government has denied that the Obudu Cattle Ranch was affected by the mudslide that rocked the tourist haven early in the week. According to a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Liyel Imoke, “The multi-billion Naira Obudu Ranch Resort was unaffected by the mudslide that occurred
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by crossriverwatch admin A Cross River State High Court in Calabar has issued a final warning to the State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Attah Ochinke for failing to carry out the Court order to publish the report of the Dr. Ambrose Akpanika led Administrative Panel of Enquiry into the succession tussle for
by crossriverwatch admin Residents have confirmed to CrossRiverWatch that a mudslide occurred in the early hours of yesterday at the foot of Obudu Mountain Resort which is preparing to host the world mountain race community in few weeks’ time. Over 15 persons are said to still be trapped in the mud while excavators provided by
by crossriverwatch admin A policeman and two youths have been reportedly killed in Ogoja local government area in the northern part of Cross River State as Ishibori youths confront police over failed attempt to arrest the chief of the area. According to a source, Mr. Chris Igbaji, who lives in Ishibori, a team of policemen
by crossriverwatch admin Cross River State Deputy Governor’s father, Etubom Essien Cobham Efiok, abducted a few days ago by gunmen, has been released. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Liyel Imoke, Mr Christian Ita announced the release of Etubom Cobham. According to the statement, the quick release of the Deputy Governor’s father,