By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Cross River State House of Assembly has today passed the Constitution (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2026, seeking to provide a constitutional framework for the establishment of State Police Services, with 22 of the 25 members voting in favour of the bill, while three members were absent from plenary. The passage followed deliberations
By Sylvia Akpan The Cross River State House of Assembly has passed the Social Protection and Investment Program Agency Bill 2025, as part of its commitment to improving the welfare of citizens. The bill seeks to establish a legal framework for social welfare programs, ensuring their continuity, transparency, and effective implementation, particularly for the poor
By Kelvin Ololo The Cross River State House of Assembly has scheduled a public hearing on the Open Defecation (Prohibition) Bill, 2025, signaling renewed legislative action to tackle one of the state’s most persistent public health and environmental challenges. The hearing, organized by the House Committee on Water Resources and Sanitation, will be held on
By Sylvia Akpan The Cross River State House of Assembly has upheld the resignation of the Chairman of Bekwarra Local Government Council, Hon. Theresa Akwaji Ushie, thereby vacating its earlier resolution on her removal from office, and ordered the immediate swearing-in of the Vice Chairman, Hon. Egbung Odama, as the substantive Chairman of the council.
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Cross River State House of Assembly has recommended the immediate suspension of Dr. Emmanuel Ettah, Dr. John Inah Ukam, Professor Mathew Nsing Ogar, and Professor Stephen Ochang, members of the 5th Governing Council of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) for alleged misconduct and abuse of office. The House had
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, has embarked on three weeks leave. This was contained in a letter signed by the governor dated March 10, 2025, and transmitted to the State House of Assembly. “I wish to inform you of my intention to proceed on a
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Cross River State House of Assembly has upheld the suspension of Hon. Kingsley Agbor Ekuri, the Councilor representing Ajassor Ward in Etung Local Government Area, over allegations of misconduct, insubordination, and threats to the peace of the Local Government. The suspension, initially imposed by the Etung Legislative Council, was confirmed after
By Mary Bassey, House of Assembly Correspondent The Cross River State 10th House of Assembly has decided to take major step to curb human trafficking in the state. The Bill, “Trafficking in Persons (Prohibition) Bill, 2025,” is sponsored by Hon. Brian Odey Yala 1 State Constituency, seeks to provide a strong legal framework to prevent