by crossriverwatch admin Cross River Lawyer and human rights activist, Bar. Obono Obla has vowed to end impunity and abuse of office in Yakurr LGA. Obono who has consistently taken on most cases related to violation of citizens rights in Cross River State was speaking recently on the arrest and detention of one citizen Eno
by Daily Independent Nigeria may soon take a remarkable step toward embracing renewable energy if an initiative being undertaken in the country eventually sees the light of the day. According to former Environment Minister, John Odey, he is involved in a venture to produce diesel from non-petroleum, renewable agricultural source – ostensibly from a Jatropha
By Mola NJOH LITUMBE The Bakassi issue is not likely to be solved by further negotiations by Nigeria with La Republique du Cameroun (LRC) that cited Nigeria before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in 1994. It is noteworthy that under the ICJ Statute, only sovereign states that are members of the United Nations have
by Victor Ndoma Egba Legislative oversight refers to the power to review, monitor and supervise agencies, programmes, activities and policy implementation of the executive arm of government by the legislature. In this paper I will use the terms National Assembly, Parliament, Legislature and Congress interchangeably. Underlying this power of oversight are democratic principles as well
Council now operates in exile by crossriverwatch admin The Leader of the Boki Local Government Legislative Council, Honourable Isaac Obi Kekung has been impeached. Kekung lost his exalted seat Wednesday, October 24 after the house voted unanimously to relieve him of his office. crossriverwatch gathered that trouble started for the former leader when he began
by crossriverwatch admin Cross River State Governor, Senator Liyel Imoke has congratulated Muslims at the celebration of this year’s Eid-el Kabir. In a press statement issued in Calabar by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary/S. A Media, Mr. Christian Ita, Imoke urged Muslims to use the period to rededicate their lives to the service of Allah.
by crossriverwatch admin A baby of about two days old abandoned by an unknown mother was found dead behind the Medical Students Hostel, University of Calabar near the office of the Cross River State first lady, Mrs. Obioma Liyel-Imoke. Speaking at the scene where the dead baby was abandoned, special assistant to the Governor on
by crossriverwatch admin The National Consensus Group (NCG) otherwise known as Project Nigeria in conjunction with the Citizens’ Advocacy Group, CAG is holding a special national conference of eminent national leaders, key stakeholders and experts on the raging controversy over Bakassi; ceded to Cameroon by a ruling of the International Court of Justice. Cross River