By Emman Unah Mr. Chris Agara, a stalwart of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP, in Cross River State has said that he would make a pronouncement on his political ambition at the appropriate time. Mr. Agara stated this while speaking with journalists in Calabar following prolonged speculations that he intends to contest for the Senate
Pictures by Edafe Oghenebrume The Cross River State Governor, Senator Ben Ayade last night joined his colleagues from the other 5 states of the South South and the 5 governors of the South East in Owerri for a meeting to discuss cooperation and development of the two regions. The meeting opened last night and is
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Being the first of a three part series by the son of the late journalist, Ernest Etim-Bassey as part of events leading to the 20th anniversary celebration of his father. To Edwin Madunagu: loyal, forthright and a true leftist, even though we should different political views. As the 20th anniversary of my
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Member representing Obudu/Obanliku/Bekwara Federal constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Legor Idagbo has refuted rumors making rounds that he was humiliated at the just concluded Northern Cross River Cultural Festival, NORTHFEST in Ogoja. Hon. Legor is rumored to have been asked to vacate his seat at the VIP section of
By Jonathan Ugbal The speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Honorable John Lebo has said that the Nigerian political system is in dire need of pious practitioners and the best way to fill this is for Christian youths, irrespective of denomination to step forward and participate. Mr. Lebo said God is keenly
By Jonathan Ugbal: Government House Correspondent Cross River Governor, Senator Ben Ayade is currently in a closed door meeting with his predecessor, Senator Liyel Imoke. The meeting began at about 7:00PM with Government House sources suggesting it may not be unconnected to his ambition towards reelection in 2019. Mr. Ayade left his office immediately after
By Jonathan Ugbal: Government House Correspondent Cross River Governor, Senator Ben Ayade met with two All Progressives Congress (APC) stalwarts on Sunday in Calabar CrossRiverWatch authoritatively reports. They are former Minister for Culture, Tourism and National Orientation, Mr. Edem Duke and former Special Adviser to President Olusegun Obasanjo on National Assembly matters, Senator Florence Ita-Giwa.
By CrossRiverWatch Admin On Monday the 14th day of August 2017, I was invited to join a panel to discuss the benefits and role of the Youths, following the voting patterns observed at both tiers of the National Assembly with regards the Constitution Alteration Bill, and with particular focus on the NotTooYoungToRun Bill. As usual,