By Margaret John, House of Assembly Correspondent The Cross River State House of Assembly has reconvened for its plenary session after about 7 weeks following the burial of late Hon. Steven Ukpukpen in July, 2018. The session which took place on Tuesday, witnessed the swearing in of Hon. Abbey Ukpukpen to replace her husband, the
By Andy Mba-Ukweni The member representing Ogoja/Yala federal constituency in the National Assembly, Honorable Jarigbe Agom has said that “Some people from Southern and Central senatorial districts of Cross River state are trying to insult the sensibilities of the Northern Cross River man.” He went on to deny insinuations that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)
By Elijah Ugani A leading aspirant for the Obudu/Obanliku/Bekwarra federal constituency seat, Prince KJ Agba has commiserated with the Inspector General of Police and the families of those killed during a recent daredevil robbery in Utugwang community of Obudu local government area. Mr. Agba, in a statement commended the efforts of the police division in
By Elijah Ugani: Health Correspondent In what seems to be a twist of events for the much publicised wide acceptance of the Cross River Health Insurance Scheme, the Nigerian Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has said it will resist any form of deduction. The Cross River State Government had launched the scheme tagged ‘Ayadecare’
By Ogar Monday Perhaps it can be said that the Black man is reinventing his legend, and the world is starting to honour anything African. Thus in a bid to promote this grand movement, the city of Calabar was set afire with its first-ever blazing poetry and music concert. Held recently at the James Ene
By Uchino Amatey; Agency Report Following the approval of the Governor of Cross River State Senator Ben Ayade, for the recruitment of 2000 teachers and 500 security men for primary schools across the State, the State Universal Basic Education Board is calling for on-line applications from candidates of Cross River State origin who possess NCE
By Nsa David Journalists in Calabar, the Cross River State capital were on Tuesday afternoon walked out of the town hall meeting organised by the minister for Niger Delta Affairs minister, Pastor Usani Usani for Nigeria’s vice president, Professor Yemi Osinbajo to meet with the Christian community in the state. The journalists were seated at
By Agba Philip The Cross River State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has distanced itself from the visit of Nigeria’s Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo to the state to meet the Christian fold. Mr. Osinbao visited Calabar earlier today (Tuesday) to meet with the Christian fold in Cross River State. And, CAN