In a bid to bolster security and foster peace within Cross River State, the Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem, led a delegation of members from the 10th Assembly on a courtesy call and familiarization tour to meet with the newly appointed 13 Brigade Commander headquarters of the…
Cross River Lawmakers have confirmed Governor Bassey Otu’s nominees for appointment as Chairman and Commissioners of the State House of Assembly Service Commission. Those confirmed were; Hon. Victor Okon – Chairman, Barr. Leonard Anyogor – Commissioner 1, Mr Ayamba Akanya Asigbe – Commissioner 2, Mrs Mary Eraye – Commissioner 3, and Mr Charles Okon Kutman…
The Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem, today met with the Vigilante and Environmental Corps to discuss the issue of security in the State. During the meeting which was held in the Speaker’s office in Calabar, the Speaker commended the efforts of the Vigilante and Environmental Corps, expressing…
The apex bank disclosed this in a circular dated May 6, 2024, signed by Adetona Adedeji, CBN’s director of banking supervision. On May 1, banks resumed the collection of processing fees on cash deposits. Based on the directive, 2 percent was to be charged on deposits above N500,000 for individuals, while corporate account holders were…
Large numbers of the University of Cross River students and graduates have come out to demonstrate over the illegal removal of the Vice -Chancellor, Professor Austine Angba This is as a result of the decision of the Governing Council to suspend the hardworking Vice Chancellor with frivolous and unsubstantiated claims of misconduct which had been…
Governor Bassey Otu has announced that his administration is ready to meet the counter-funding requirements of the Federal Rural Electrification Agency (REA) to provide mini-grid power supply to rural communities. This move is aimed at boosting the micro-economies of the state and improving productivity levels, especially in the agricultural and rural communities. Speaking during a…
By Linus Obogo When Cross Riverians continue to echo “Season of Sweetness”, this is exactly what they mean. A man who promised in poetry and striving to deliver in same way, in poetry, not prose. Striving to berth hopes and expectations. This is what Governor Bassey Otu seems to be epitomising as he inches closer…
… Discloses plans for state-owned new satellite towns Governor Bassey Otu has promised unwavering support for the Federal Government’s housing initiative being implemented nationwide, including Cross River State. Speaking at the weekend, during a meeting with the management team of the Federal Housing Authority, led by the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Hon. Oyetunde Ojo,…
The Cross River State House of Assembly has passed into law, the State Fire Service Bill 2024. The new Law is an amendment of the existing Cross River State Fire Service Law of 2004. According to a report presented by the Chairman, House Committee on Environmental Matters and Member Representing Yala II State Constituency,…
-Man recalls 22-year old Miracle encounter with Bishop Emmah Isong in Zambia A Zambian cleric, Apostle Sydney Mulenga has narrated how his wife, Priscilla broke the jinx of strange miscarriages often experienced after God’s anointed servant, Bishop Dr. Emmah Gospel Isong of the Faith Mansion World Centre, Calabar, laid hands on her during a…