The Cross River State House of Assembly has faulted the recruitment of Forest rangers by the Forestry Commission and has called for an immediate suspension of the recruitment exercise, while also inviting the chairman of the commission to appear before its special committee to offer a public explanation of the exercise. The House made its…
The Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Elvert Ayambem has sworn in Achadu, Ogiji Idagu Martins and Ashkia Pius Ashas as Members representing Yala 2 and Obanlikwu State Constituencies respectively. The swearing-in which was done during plenary followed the receipt of the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) Certificate of Return by the…
The Cross River State House of Assembly has called on the state government to urgently rehabilitate the Street children in the Calabar metropolis, Hon. Eyo Bassey Edet, the member representing Bakassi state constituency, brought attention to the alarming increase in the number of street children in Calabar. Expressing deep concern over the uncertainties and disruptions…
BIRTH A native of Okuku Ipuole village, Okuku ward, Yala 1 State Constituency of Yala Local Government Area of Cross River State, Hon Oko Sunday Ebeku is of the family of Late Mr. and Mrs Ebeku Oko of Aigene, Okuku Ipuole. EDUCATION He had his Primary Education at St. Joseph’s Primary School, Okuku-Yala in…
The Itigidi Family Meeting Calabar, earlier today paid a courtesy call on Senator Stephen Odey Ph D, in his office at the Ministry of Education Headquarters Calabar. The group led by its President, Professor Ernest Asikong and other members, congratulated the proactive Commissioner, on his well deserved appointment saying, “on behalf of the Chiefs, Elders…
President of the Nigerian Senate, His Excellency, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, has hosted the first annual Legislative Summit on Renewable Energy, with a call for collaboration, regular engagement and exchange to unlock the potentials of the sector in Nigeria. At the submit held on Monday in Abuja, Senator Akpabio enjoined stakeholders from public and private…
The Cross River State Commissioner for Education, Senator Stephen Odey Ph D, received the Association of Retired Inspectors of Education (ARIED) Calabar zone, earlier today in his office. The Association was led by its Chairman, Mr Onum Ibe Peter, who on behalf of his group, congratulated the Commissioner for his well deserved appointment, expressing confidence…
A non-governmental organisation, NGO, Greg Ikaba Ngaji Foundation, has provided succour for orphans in Calabar with relief materials. In a bid to show compassion towards the less privileged, the Foundation, donated food items and materials to orphanage home; Good Shepherd Home, Bateba, Calabar. Fielding questions from journalists on what prompted him to make kind donations…
The Cross River State House Assembly found itself at the center of a controversy regarding the appointment of the Clerk, raising concerns about procedures and constitutional prerogatives. Elder (Ntufam) John Okon, a prominent figure, has weighed in on the matter, shedding light on the legislative processes involved. According to Elder Okon, who also served as…
…Sets up five-man disciplinary committee Following the meeting of the State Executive Committee of our party, the All Progressives Congress held on the 9th day of February at the party secretariat Calabar, and after exhaustive deliberations and review of the Re run election held on the 3rd of February 2024, the party was appalled…