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Cross River Assembly To Seal Transcorp/Metropolitan Hotel Amid Ownership Crisis

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

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Cross River Assembly Passes CROSIEC Amendment Bill 2024, Seek Probe Of Chinese Company

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

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Civic Space Opinion Politics

Improving Feminist Leadership Policy In Mining, Agriculture, And Clean Energy BY NJEMANZE UGOEZE

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...

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Governor Otu Launches 10 Years State Development Plan 

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

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Cross River Commissioner Advocates For Unity In Yala LGA

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

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We’ll Complete Obudu Airport – Gov. Otu Says, Charges C’Riverians On Choice Of LG Chairmen

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.

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Breaking News Education Politics

House Of Reps Committee To Carry Out Forensic Investigation In UNICAL, UNIPORT, Others

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

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Civic Space Opinion Politics

Women And Nigeria’s Electoral Process BY ADEKEMI OPE

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. 

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