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Ayade Seeks Closer ECOWAS, Japan Ties

By Our Correspondent Cross River State Governor, Senator Ben Ayade has made a case for closer ties between countries of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and Japan. Governor Ayade made the call in Tokyo, Japan while addressing the maiden edition of the ECOWAS -Japan Business Forum. He recalled how as a graduate

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Temper Justice With Mercy, Your Excellency BY SOLOMON ASHA

Few days ago the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Cross River State, Mrs. Ann Odey goofed by taking a unilateral decision on a matter that almost set the state on fire, a matter that ordinarily would not have been a problem if proper line of authority on dealing with such issues was taken. Unfortunately, the

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Speaker John Gaul, Promises To Partner Bahumono Women

By Our Correspondent The Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Hon. John Gaul Lebo has indicated willingness to partner the Bahumono Women Association (BAWA) in Abi LGA of the state, in a bid to help realise its vision. Hon Gaul Lebo who gave the indication recently when a delegation of the Bahumono

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Imoke’s Mistakes, Ayade’s Lessons BY KALITA JOE ARUKU

The ground breaking of the 260km Super Highway in Cross River state by our amiable President Muhamadu Buhari may have come and gone with a lot of razzmatazz and fanfare, but one event will remain significant and instructive for a long time to come to political players and spectators in the state and that is

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Governor Ayade Creates 12 New Ministries

By Our Correspondent Following the confirmation of 28 Commissioners by the Cross River state House of Assembly, the governor of the State has written to inform the lawmakers that he is creating 12 ministries in addition to the existing 16 to make up 28. This was disclosed by the Chairman, House Committee on Finance and

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Cross River Assembly Passes 2015 Revised Budget

By Archibong Jeremiah, House Of Assembly Correspondent The Cross River State House of Assembly on Friday passed the 2015 Revised Budget into Law. This followed the consideration and deliberation of report of the House committee on Finance and Appropriation. It will be recall that the State Governor, Senator Benedict Ayade had written to the State

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Cross River Assembly Confirms 28 Commissioners, As Speaker Sues For Synergy

By Archibong Jeremiah, House Of Assembly Correspondent The Cross River State House of Assembly, CRSHA has just confirmed the 28 list of Commissioners sent by the State Governor, Senator Ben Ayade. The confirmation was done after two days of screening of nominees by the Assembly. Advising them, the Speaker Hon. John Gaul Lebo enjoined them

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Hilliard Etta Joins FG Committee To Reconstitute Federal Boards And Parastatals

By CrossRiverWatch admin The National Vice Chairman, South South of the ruling APC, Mr. Hilliard Ettah, has been appointed by President Buhari into the Committee set up to reconstitute all Federal Boards and Parastatals. Cross River born, Hilliard Etta is joining eight other members of the committee drawn from the six geo political zones of

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