By Jeremiah Archibong Voting is presently ongoing in the Cross River State Peoples Democratic Party governorship primary at the U.J. Esuene Stadium in Calabar. Delegates from the three senatorial districts had earlier done their accreditation in three different locations in Calabar. Journalists were however barred from taking photos or videoing proceedings at the event which
By Elijah Ugani Angry members and supporters of the ruling PDP in Cross River numbering in their thousands have flooded the streets of Obudu calling on the leadership of the party in Calabar and Abuja to make sure materials meant for the party primaries to elect the party’s flag bearer for the State House of
By Our Editorial Team Monday, November 24, 2014 has been fixed by the National leadership of the People Democratic Party (PDP) for the conduct of the cancelled Ward congresses in Cross River State and two other states in the country. The November 1, 2014 Ward Congresses brought so much acrimony among the the much talked
By Bassey Inyang A state-owned Chinese company has signed a $12 billion agreement with the federal government to build a railway along Nigeria’s coast that is billed as China’s single largest overseas contract, the state media said on Thursday. China Railway Construction Corp. Ltd. (CRCC) signed the official construction contract with the Nigerian government on
By Elijah Ugani The Obudu Legislative Council has decried some unhealthy practices in the council which they say constitute a threat to public safety and interest. The lawmakers also vowed to take measures that will ensure that some of these unwholesome practices are addressed to safe guard the health of the public in Obudu. In
By Folu Adegoke Senator Ben Ayade, is one of the aspirants for the governorship ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Cross River State. In this interview he asserts the superiority of his capacity above other aspirants and claims that the freely and fairly conducted ward congresses in the state is being manipulated by
By Aplefe Ojong/Raymond Ekemini There are indications that the Governing Council of the University of Calabar is preparing to have a five days meeting to discuss and take decisions on vital issues. CrossRiverWatch investigation revealed that the meeting which will begin on Monday November 17, 2014 will be rounded up on Friday, November 21, 2014.
By Jonathan Ugbal/Oqua Etim The Cross River State contingent to the seventh edition of the National School Sports Festival holding at Otukpo, Benue State has won a total of 124 gold, 82 silver and 69 bronze medals. A breakdown of the gold medals showed that the state dominated the athletics event winning 47 gold medals