Hon. Mike Usibe Defects to APC Igoli Ogoja was agog with jubilation on Saturday, 9th March, 2024, as Hon. Mike Usibe, one time Chairman of Yala Local Government Council and Commissioner for New Cities Development under the PDP defected with hundreds of supporters across Ogoja/Yala Federal Constituency to the All Progressives Congress, APC. Hon. Usibe,…
…As constituents, beneficiaries hail lawmaker for exceptional leadership. The Lawmaker representing Yakurr I Constituency in the Cross River State House of Assembly, Hon. Cyril James Omini, on Friday disbursed ₦15 million to 150 women in his constitiency for their small scale businesses. While disbursing the cash at the ceremony that held at Council Guest…
The 10th Cross River State House of Assembly, led by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem has recovered some state-owned construction equipment following an investigation into the misappropriation of 34 State-owned heavy-duty construction equipment by certain government officials during the administration of former governor Ayade. Recall that on Thursday 22 February, 2024, the House of…
The Cross River State House of Assembly Committee on Public Account (PAC) has begun its oversight function on Local Governments across the State, beginning from the Northern Senatorial District of State. The Chairman of the Committee Hon. Odey Brian Wonah, a member representing Yala 1 State Constituency, said the essence of the oversight was to…
Governor Bassey Otu has tasked the Nigeria Airforce to support his administration’s effort at strengthening security in Cross River State. Otu made the call when he hosted the Airforce Commander, 305 Special Mobility Group Calabar, Air Commodore Chukwuedo Iloh. The Governor, who was represented by his Deputy, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, commended the Airforce Commander…
As the Edo State 2024 elections loom on the horizon, discussions surrounding the crucial role of a deputy governor take center stage. In this context, there’s a compelling argument for a woman to be given a deputy governor position, emphasizing the importance of gender equality in political leadership. This sentiment resonates strongly within the People’s…
Ambassador Emmanuel Asegem has extended his heartfelt gratitude to the Cross River State Governor, Sen. Basset Otu, for appointing him as the Special Assistant for Timber Control in the northern Cross River State. Asegem, acknowledging the honor bestowed upon him, stated that it is an opportune moment to demonstrate his commitment to service and make…
War of Words Between The Cross River State APC Chairman, Barr Alphonsus Ogar Eba and High Chief Higgins Peters Oko: End Your Feud Lets Give Peace a Chance In The Overall Interest Of Yala Considering the recent escalation of the war of words between High Chief Higgins Peters Oko and Barr Alphonsus Ogar Eba which…