By Godwin Ajom In line with the long awaited cabinet reshuffle by the president Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, Dr Betta Edu, former Minister for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction has been replaced with Dr. Nentanwe Yilwatda, as the new head of the ministry while John Owan Enoh has been redeployed as Minister for State, Industry,
By Patrick Obia The member representing Obudu/Bekwarra/Obanliku Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Honorable Peter Akpanke has lamented the deplorable state of the Ikom-Wula-Obudu and Ikom-Ogoja-Gakem Roads In Cross River State. Honorable Akpanke in a statement said the bad state of the roads has brought untold hardship to his constituents despite the contract award
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu has been lauded for his unwavering dedication to promoting inter-faith harmony and peaceful co-existence in the state and country. The Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Sultan Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, gave the commendation in Calabar as a distinguished guest at the inter-faith unity conference
Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent Cross River State House of Assembly Speaker, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem has felicitated the Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu on his 65th birthday. The speaker in his felicitation message said Governor Otu has demonstrated a clear vision for a prosperous Cross River and the legislature has taken
By Favour Adinya A bill seeking to create Ogoja State from Cross River State has passed its second reading in the House of Representatives. The proposed legislation, co-sponsored by the member representing Ogoja/Yala Federal Constituency of Cross River State, Godwin Offiono, and three other lawmakers, aims to alter the 1999 Constitution to carve a new
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, has assured residents and business leaders that his administration is dedicated to resetting the development agenda to restore and establish the state as a prosperous sub-national entity. During an interactive session on Tuesday evening with selected resident business leaders and influential figures, Governor
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The member representing Yakurr 2 State Constituency in the Cross River State House of Assembly, Mrs. Mercy Akpama has led female legislators outreach, promoting greater women participation in politics. The Female Legislators Outreach exercise organized by the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) in collaboration with UN-WOMEN and the Government
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Some constituents in Akamkpa Local Local Government Area of Cross River State, have raised an alarm for a perceived imposition of a candidate for the upcoming local government elections in the State. In a letter signed by Mr. Ekam Ntem on behalf of the concerned Constituents and addressed to Governor Bassey Otu,