Ben Ayade

According to him, the theme of the Carnival `Africanism’ has been designed to showcase to the world the current state of Africa and where the continent ought to be.

Prof. Ben Ayade, Governor, Cross River State, has been conferred with the award of the Nigerian Governor of the Year 2018 by WorldStage Economic Summit.

Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River has inaugurated the 2018 Calabar Carnival dry run to signify the commencement of the annual festival, the News Agency of Nigeria reports.

Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River on Sunday emerged the governorship candidate of PDP for the 2019 elections through affirmation by delegates at the party’s primary election.

The Cross River Government has appealed to the general public to be patient over the sudden emergence of potholes on major roads in Calabar, the state capital.

Tambuwal said this over the weekend in Calabar, Cross River State while on a courtesy visit to the Governor of the state, Prof. Ben Ayade, as part of his nationwide consultations over his aspiration to fly the flag of the PDP in the…

Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River has raised alarm over the increasing number of Cameroonian refugees in the state following the arm struggle and demand of Ambazonia Republic in Cameroon.

Dr Stephen Odey, Executive Chairman of SUBEB, who made this known at a press briefing in Calabar on Monday, said it was in a bid to address the dearth of teachers at the basic level.

Ayade said at the ceremony in Calabar on Friday that the decision to give the widows appointments was aimed at bringing to an end the issue of lack of money for basic necessities in their lives

Ayade made the announcement on Monday at the closing ceremony for the 2018 ‘Batch B’ Orientation Course at the NYSC Orientation Camp in Obubra Local Government Area of the state.

Agreement has been reached between Ebonyi and Cross River States to permanently rest the hostilities that have rocked their border communities over the years. The agreement was reached at a peace meeting involving Governor David Umahi of…

The protesting staff members occupied the main entrance of the water board to demand for payment of their 12 months’ salary arrears, thereby preventing movement in and out of the agency.

The Chairman of the association, Alhaji Hassan Abo, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria on Wednesday in Calabar, described the rumour as “devilish and wicked’’.

Fifty-four healthcare workers in Cross River State are to be sanctioned over alleged extortion of money from the patients in different primary healthcare facilities across the state.

Ayade, who made the disclosure while speaking with newsmen in Calabar, said arrangements had been concluded for Mr. President’s visit.

The Spokesperson for the Forum, Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State, said after a one-day meeting that the demand was in the spirit and clamour for restructuring and in line with true federalism.

Osim-Asu said the roads were being constructed with a view to linking together more communities and promoting economic activities in the state.

Ikpeazu made the call on Monday in Calabar during a courtesy visit to his Cross River colleague, Ben Ayade.

Gaul-Lebo told the News Agency of Nigeria on Wednesday in Calabar that the house had never contemplated any move to impeach the governor, contrary to the said media reports.

This follows a Memorandum of Understanding signed between the State Government and stakeholders including NURTW, Organised Labour, Calabar South Local Government Council and Calabar Municipality Local Government Council.