By Sylvia Akpan The Cross River State House of Assembly has extended the suspension of Hon. Theresa Akwaji Ushie, Chairman of Bekwarra Local Government Area, for an additional three months. Recall that Hon. Ushie was suspended for a period of 90 days over alleged gross misconduct, following an impeachment move signed by eight members of
By Sylvia Akpan The Cross River State House of Assembly has called on the State Government to reintroduce the scholarship and bursary scheme for indigenous students. The House in a motion moved during plenary on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 by Honorable Mercy Mbang Akpama, Member representing Yakurr II State Constituency, decried the prolonged absence of
By Sylvia Akpan The Cross River State House of Assembly has condemned the violent communal clash between Boje and Isobendege communities in Boki Local Government Area of the state and seeks immediate deployment of security forces to the area to prevent escalation. According to the Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker, Matthew Okache, the resolution
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Cross River State House of Assembly has suspended the Chairman of Bekwarra Local Government Area, Hon. Theresa Akwaji Ushie, for a period of 90 days, following a petition by members of the Bekwarra Legislative Council alleging abuse of office. The suspension, which takes immediate effect, was carried out in accordance with
By Mary Bassey, House of Assembly Correspondent The Cross River State House of Assembly has called on the Cross River State Government to revoke the sale of the State Abuja Liaison Office, which was purportedly concessioned to a private individual. In a motion of urgent public interest raised by Honorable Kingsley Ntui, the member representing
By Mary Bassey, House of Assembly Correspondent The Bill to establish the State Forest Research Institute has been read for the second time on the floor of the Cross River State House of Assembly. The motion for the second reading was moved by the sponsor of the Bill and member representing Boki 1 State Constituency,
By Mary Bassey, House of Assembly Correspondent The Cross River State House of Assembly in a matter of urgent public interest has called on the State Government to take proactive steps towards revamping Songhai Farm after the recent fire outbreak. In a plenary held Tuesday 30th, 2024 at the Assembly Complex the member representing Abi
By Ruth Obo-Ekpo And Precious Odey Honorable Stanley Bassey Nsemo, a member representing Calabar Municipal State Constituency in Cross River State House of Assembly, has expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Governor Bassey Otu, for his recent decision to reduce taxes imposed on traders in Ika Ika Oqua (Marian) market. Nsemo said the move by Governor