The Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem, on Sunday, at about 5:03 PM, thwarted a kidnapping attempt on commuters along the Afi, Nde-Ogoja/Ikom highway. The incident unfolded as a group of unknown gunmen blocked the road, halting traffic in both directions. Fortunately, Speaker Ayambem and his convoy were…
In a jubilant celebration marked by camaraderie and admiration, High Chief Higgins Peters, a distinguished figure in Cross River State, commemorated his 59th birthday amidst accolades and commendations from friends, associates, and admirers. Hailing from the Northern Senatorial District and revered as an illustrious son of the Yala nation, High Chief Peters commands respect not…
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….
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 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…
The Speaker of Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem has declared that “no one is greater than Budget Defence,” stating that Cross River State Heads of Ministries, Department, and Agencies ought to defend their budget in the House of Assembly. Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem stated that no one is expected to…
The State Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC Cross River State, Alphonsus Ogar Eba Esq JP, on Saturday joined notable Cross Riverians to condole with the former Governor, His Excellency, Sen. Prof. Ben Ayade CON, over the death of his younger sister, Mrs. Ateb Janet Oniga (Nee Ayade). The late Mrs. Ateb Janet,…