by crossriverwatch admin Halfway into the tenure of the Senate, 34 senators have not sponsored any bill since coming to office, according to official records released by the Senate. The Senate’s Mid-Term Assessment Report shows that of the total 109 senators, 74 have sponsored at least a bill during the period starting June 2011 while
by crossriverwatch admin Cross River State Governor, Senator Liyel Imoke, has called on the National Assembly to put in place a proper legislation in the country to regulate the siting of petroleum tank farms in order to protect the environment and check pollution. Imoke who made the call when he received members of the House
by crossriverwatch admin The Nigeria Labour Congress NLC has urged the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU)not to end the ongoing strike if the federal government is not ready to shift ground on its agreement it signed with the Union in 2009. Cross River State Chairman of NLC, Comrade Njom Nyambi stated this during an
by crossriverwatch admin Materials worth millions of Naira have been distributed to the displaced people of Bakassi at the refugees camp in Akpabuyo to support their living. The materials which were provided by the National Commission for Refugees Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons include beddings, foodstuff, medicine, toiletries, mosquito nets and other household items and
by crossriverwatch admin The peace and serenity of Calabar the Cross River State capital may soon be tested if the increase in the nefarious activities of street urchins and abandoned children who are now roaming major parts of the town are not nipped in the bud. Investigations by CrossRiverWatch reveal that, these children who have
by crossriverwatch admin Cross River State has registered its support for the introduction of military patrol within the maritime zone of the Gulf of Guinea (GoG) as a way of curbing the insurgence of piracy. Governor Liyel Imoke stated this at the First Gulf of Guinea Regional Maritime Awareness Capacity Conference at Tinapa Business and
Culled from National Mirror Cross River State Director of Sports, Mr. Jude Amadi, has opened up on the preparations of the state towards hosting a memorable National Sports Festival in 2014. He tells ANDREW EKEJIUBA, in his office in Calabar, that participating states should prepare large contingents to enjoy the hospitality of the state. Excerpts:
by crossriverwatch admin Leader Olumba Olumba Obu, Leader of the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star, has given out brand new vehicles to some of his faithfuls who are said to be hardworking and devoted. At a ceremony held at the headquarters of the Church at the weekend the spiritual leader donated a brand new