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 has exposed a tangled web of corruption, as state-owned heavy-duty construction equipment mysteriously vanished, leading to colossal financial losses for the government. The investigation is the 10th Assembly’s commitment to dismantling the nefarious racketeering surrounding 34 pieces of heavy-duty equipment, including excavators, dozers, graders, and payloaders. Acquired during…
Governor Bassey Otu has directed the immediate payment of all outstanding salaries and pensions for state and local government workers. The directive comes as a relief to employees and pensioners who faced delays due to an ongoing staff and pension audit and verification exercise. Governor Otu expressed sincere sympathy for the inconvenience caused by the…
In 2018, Koko Dan, an indigenous expert, encountered unexpected challenges in his quest to secure a 6 Billion Naira job overseeing the management of surveillance drones. The bid, which required high-level recommendations from two Generals, a financial commitment of one million US dollars, and a 10-minute drone flying test, proved to be a complex process….
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…
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….
Hon Odey Brian representing Yala 1 State Constituency in his usual way of showing great love for education, has today approved the distribution of FREE JAMB forms; to be given to qualified members of his constituency in the UTME (JAMB) 2024 Registration Exercise. If you can remember vividly, one of his campaign promises is…
The University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) has been compelled to respond to a series of spurious reports circulating in various media outlets, particularly on social media platforms. The reports, seemingly fueled by some unidentified bloggers, target both the university’s management and its Vice Chancellor, Prof. Augustine Angba. The most recent allegation suggests an imminent…
The Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem has lavished praise on Sen. John Owan Enoh, the Minister of Sports Development, during his Thanksgiving service and Celebration in Ikom Local Government Stadium of Cross River State. Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem stated that the Cross River State Assembly members and…
The notable and industrious Elder Ogar Emmanuel Eba, father of the State Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Cross River State, Alphonsus Ogar Eba Esq JP, has passed on to glory. He died peacefully in the early hours of today. The late Elder Ogar Emmanuel Eba, is a reputable patriarch of the Eba’s…