By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent In a melodrama and twist in the ongoing controversy trailing the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) distribution of Christmas palliatives in Cross River State, the Commission has refuted the claims. Cross River representative of NDDC, Honorable Orok Duke had accused the senator representing Cross River Southern senatorial district in
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The loggerheads between the Government of Cross River State and social-cultural group, Nkot Mbok has continued to garner controversy. In the latest developments, the State government has suspended the masquerade displaying group – Nkot Mbok indefinitely, saying it constitutes a security threat to the public. The government in a
By Mary Bassey, House of Assembly Correspondent The Cross River State 10th Assembly, has pledged commitment to synergize with Local Government Chairmen in the State on grassroot development. Speaking at the meeting of the Assembly’s Public Accounts Committee with Chairmen of Councils held at the Assembly’s Complex, Calabar, the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon.
By CrossRiverWatch Admin In a show of support, the Cross River State House of Assembly has commended Governor Bassey Otu for his “visionary leadership” and developmental strides across the state. The praise came during an oversight visit to assess ongoing and completed projects spearheaded by the state’s Ministry of Works. Led by Hon. Egbe Abeng
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent In the past few days, the political arena in Cross River State, Nigeria, has been heated with permutations, rhetorics and political gimmicks, in build-up to the 2027 governorship seat in the state. One of those talks has centered on which political gladiator should emerge and take over the governorship
By Mary Bassey, House of Assembly Correspondent The Cross River State House of Assembly has passed into Law the Local Government Amendment Bill 2025. The Legislators passed the bill after deliberating on the report of it’s Joint Committee on Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Rural Development, Judiciary, Public Service Matters, Public Petitions and Conflict Resolution
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent Cross River State Governor, Sen. Bassey Otu, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to safeguarding the state’s territorial boundaries as well as tackling pressing challenges such as insecurity, infrastructure development, with a view to enhancing economic growth. Speaking at a meeting with the State Elders’ Forum and key stakeholders, Governor
By Mary Bassey, House of Assembly Correspondent The Head of Cross River State Civil Service, Dr. Innocent Eteng has commended the 10th House of Assembly for the ongoing Amendment of the Local Government Law. The HoS, who gave the commendation during a Public Hearing on the LG Amendment Bill 2025 held at the Assembly’s Complex,