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,
The unfolding dynamics in Yakurr’s politics bring to mind the tale “how the cookie crumbles,” a childhood story my father often narrated. This story perfectly mirrors the sudden shift within Yakurr’s political landscape, recently highlighted by an alleged meeting of loyal supporters of John Owan-Enoh with Senator Eteng Jonah Williams, Hon. Cyril Omini, and Hon.
By Mary Bassey, House of Assembly Correspondent The Cross River State House of Assembly has called on the Ministry of Environment and other agencies involved in animal control to stop the menace of unrestrained domestic animals within Calabar metropolis. The Lawmakers urge the agencies to ensure that domestic animals no longer roam the streets of
By Mary Bassey, House of Assembly Correspondent The Cross River State 10th House of Assembly has commenced the amendment of the Local Government Law 2007. In a plenary held on Monday 20th January, 2025, at the Assembly Complex, the proposed amendment bill seeks to increase political appointments across the LGAs. The bill states that “The
The Anambra State Homeland Security Law 2025, which was recently signed by Governor Charles Soludo, is one legislation that is not only provocative, but can best be described as a piece of non-sense that lacked consultation because their target is obvious. Charles Soludo is a professor and a former Governor of the Central Bank of
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Young Africa Leaders Initiative (YALI), Cross River State Chapter, is set to inaugurate her excos for the year 2025. The event, which is scheduled to be held on Friday, January 24, 2025, at the American corner, Calabar will herald the new dawn of the YALI in the state. The Young African
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent L The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu, has expressed deep shock over the passing of his cabinet member and Commissioner for Tourism and Culture, Hon. Abubakar Robert Ewa, who died in a private medical facility on Wednesday evening after participating in the State Executive Council meeting,