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…
Abia State High Court, sitting in Umuahia, has adjourned till February 16 a N1.5 billion defamation suit filed by ex-Gov. Theodore Orji against a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Prince Benjamin Apugo. When the matter was called up for hearing, the plaintiff was represented by his counsel, Chief Henry Balogu, while the…
The governorship aspirant on the platform of People Democratic party (PDP), Barrister Omosede Gabriel Igbinedion, has disclosed that she has burning desire to develop rural communities if given the opportunity to serve the people as the governor of Edo State. Former Lawmaker, who was speaking yesterday at the governorship media parley, stated that she…
Governor Bassey Otu of Cross has called for closer diplomatic ties between Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea and Cameroon. The Governor made the call when he played host to the Consuls General of both countries in Calabar on Wednesday and Thursday, respectively. Speaking when he received the Consul General of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, His…
The Member representing Akamkpa 1 State Constituency in the Cross River State House of Assembly, Hon Okon Nyong Owuna has made a passionate plea for the urbanisation of Akamkpa town. The Lawmaker had sponsored the Cross River Urban Development (Amendment) Bill 2024 which had passed through the Second Reading stage during plenary. Speaking to journalists…
By Ogar Solomon Ogar Mary Knoll College Alumni Association (MKC–AA) has reminded its members on the importance of paying their dues on time. The President General of the association, AIG (Chief) John Bassey Abang, Fdc., Rtd,. made the call during his keynote address to members of the global body. According to him, members must…
The Honorable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has secured the sum of Two Hundred Million Naira for the Super Eagles of Nigeria playing at the Africa Cup of Nations 2023. Senator John Enoh commended the enthusiasm of Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State , Chairman of the Progressive Govenors’ Forum and all…
Governor Bassey Otu has tasked members of the State Executive Council (SEC) to brace up for optimal performance to justify their appointments. The Governor gave the charge at the first Executive Council Meeting for 2024 held at the Council of Chiefs Chamber, Calabar on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. “With the successful ending of 2023,…
The Cross River State House of Assembly has passed the 2024 Cross River State Assembly Service Commission Amendment Bill for Governor Bassey Otu’s assent into law. The bill which was passed on the 6th, of February 2024, aims to make specific amendments to the Assembly Service Commission Law, bringing it in line with constitutional provisions….