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A Break With Tradition: No Transition Committee For Cross River State BY VENATIUS IKEM

Now this is where our own “change” has begun! I have just noticed that the governor – elect for Cross River State has decided that there is no need for a transition committee. Or rather maybe Governor Imoke has so decided. This is most interesting because a transition committee usually serves as a bulwark between

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The GEJ Presidential Campaign Rally In Cross River BY VENATIUS IKEM

I have faithfully kept off making comments on Facebook since December, 8, 2014 for obvious reasons. I have nevertheless posted some materials I share or which amuse me once in a while to the irritation of some people, but largely to my amusement. I have decidedly not responded to any comments arising from my posts

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When The Regime Runs Out Of Ideas BY VENATIUS IKEM

After the tumultuous rally unequalled in the history of Cross River state politics held on Thursday, at the reception of Goddy Jedy Agba, the regime lacking in any ideas of a legitimate political response could only do what it has done: cut off its nose to spite its’ face! It sounds theatrical and comical. Without

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Redrawing The Cross River State Political Map: Design Or Accident? BY VENATIUS IKEM

For me the mantra of CHANGE is not new. Some believe it passionately and others hate it and me for even the thought. The truth is, like it or hate it, or even hate me, the idea that there is a likelihood of change in the Cross River State political environment is a given. The

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The 40Billion Bond: Matters Arising II BY VENATIUS IKEM

by crossriverwatch admin As most citizens are aware, the Cross River State House of Assembly, yesterday passed into law a Bill seeking to approve the issuance of a Bond to the tune of 40Billon naira and related matters. I am not a close watcher of activities and proceedings of the CRSHA, but for those who

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Cross River State Government To Take 40bn Naira Bond: Matters Arising BY VENATIUS IKEM

by crossriverwatch admin News reports of our Governor getting approval from the Cross River State House of Assembly to raise a bond for the sum of N40bn to finance various projects of the state government are thoroughly alarming. 2. Ordinarily, taking a Bond or other loan to finance projects is routine in government. But juxtaposed

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Of Ebola And The Growing Impact Of Social Media BY VENATIUS IKEM

by crossriverwatch admin Unless we are pretentious, we must admit that in the last one week or so everyone of us has received one form of message or the other in our phones, email or other gadgets that convey the pervasive omnipresence of the new mode of communicating information almost intrusively into our lives. Like

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Zoning Of Governorship To Cross River North And The Ostrich Game BY VENATIUS IKEM

by crossriverwatch admin With Governor Imoke’s latest outburst and advice at The Ranch Resort, suggesting a new approach to his many cabinet (members) hopefuls to government house, there seems to be a flurry of activities in the name of consultation by the hitherto anointing seeking aspirants. I even understand that one of the SANs in

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