By Fortune Erim And Kate Itam The Cross River State House of Assembly has launched an investigation into the ownership status of the Transcorp/Metropolitan Hotel, following concerns over the lack of transparency and documentation surrounding its management and alleged concession. The investigation was carried out by a Special Committee formed to resolve the lingering questions
By Fortune Erim, Glory Odey And Winifred Michael To assist the early passing of the Cross River State Independent Electoral Commission (CROSIEC) Amendment Bill 2024, the Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem, has praised the Honorable Members for their unflinching dedication to duty. At the House session, the
Women own a disproportionately small amount of agricultural land compared to men. This limits their ability to make decisions about land use and reduces their economic security...
By Favour Adinya, Anita Otu And Fortune Erim In an attempt to achieve sustainable economic growth and development in Cross River State, the government of Governor Bassey Otu has launched an exhaustive state development plan (SDP) from 2024 to 2033. During the launching in Calabar the State capital, Governor Bassey Otu said the SDP is
By Fortune Erim The Commissioner for Education in Cross River State, Dr. Stephen Odey has advocated for unity in Yache, Yala Local Government Area. He made the request during the Yache New Yam Festival, held at Rural Achuora Uchu-Yache house, where he said there are no two paths to unity that are being maintained in
he is persuaded to push on with the project in spite of the cynicism that has trailed it, because he is convinced that the economic importance of the airport cannot be over emphasized.
By Samson Atekojo, Daily Post The House of Representatives Committee on University Education has resolved to carry out a forensic investigation into the financial activities of the University of Calabar, Cross State, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurum, Delta State, Federal University Uyo, Akwa Ibom State among others over
Various factors contribute to the underrepresentation of women in Nigerian politics, including cultural stereotypes, economic disparities, and institutional biases. While legal frameworks theoretically grant women equal rights, practical obstacles impede their political aspirations, perpetuating a cycle of marginalization.