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The Charade in Cross River State Called LG Election by OBONO OBLA

by crossriverwatch admin The height of the culture of impunity, lawlessness and disregard for the due process which are the corner stones and hall marks of the PDP controlled Government of Cross River State under Liyel Imoke came to the fore today when, the so called Cross River State Independent Electoral Commission, CROSIEC in collusion

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Donald Damien Duke: The Man Who Saw Tomorrow By PRINCEWILL OJONG ODIDI

by crossriverwatch admin The history of Cross River State will not be complete without a mention of the Man, Donald Damian Duke. Donald’s popularity is not so much about his politics, his high handedness or his quest for social enjoyment, Donald will be remembered more as the “Man who saw tomorrow”. I am neither friend

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Civil Defence Deploys 1000 Personnel For Cross River LG Polls

by crossriverwatch admin The Cross River State commandant of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Dr. Benito Eze said yesterday that about 1000 men have been deployed for the local government council elections holding tomorrow Saturday September 21 2013. Eze, during an interactive session with newsmen in Calabar, said his men in collaboration

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I Was Not Kidnapped – Justice Ikpi Ofem

by crossriverwatch admin Justice Ofem Ikpi Ofem of the Cross River State High Court in Calabar today dispelled rumours of his kidnap by unknown assailants. In remarks while giving his ruling on the notice of preliminary objection challenging the jurisdiction of the Court by CROSIEC, the Judge expressed dismay over the tension and apprehension generated

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Cross River LG Elections To Hold As Scheduled as Court Dismiss CROSIEC’s Objections

by crossriverwatch admin The High Court of Cross River State of Nigeria, Calabar Division presided over by Honourable Justice Ofem Ikpi Ofem this afternoon delivered its ruling in the two notices of Preliminary Objection by CROSIEC challenging the jurisdiction of the Court to hear and determine the suits ( HC/303/2013 and HC/305/2013 respectively) filed by

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LG Election: Tension Mount As APC, PDP Members Storms Court For Today’s Judgement

by crossriverwatch admin There is palpable tension within and around the High Court of Calabar along Moore Road as security has been beefed up in and around the court premises. CrossRiverWatch visit to the Court this morning saw different supporters of the political parties gathered to discuss the possible outcome of the judgment. The judgement

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Imoke Donates Building Materials For Relocation of Eja Community

by crossriverwatch admin The Cross River State government has formally handed over building materials worth several millions of Naira to the flood ravaged Eja Community in Obubra LGA to fast track the relocation of victims. The materials included zinc, sand, gravel and cement. Performing the ceremony at the Eja Community Primary School, the State Governor,

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Unical Needs N3Billion To Host Africa Varsity Games, To Get Pharmacy And Engineering Faculties

by crossriverwatch admin Dr. Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, the Chairman of the University of Calabar Governing Council yesterday disclosed that the institution will need the sum of N3 billion to host the African Universities Games as well as the Pan-African University Debate scheduled for next year in the institution. Dr. Iwuayanwu also re-affirmed that the university will

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