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
By Mary Bassey, House of Assembly Correspondent The Cross River State Appropriation Bill 2025 has been read and scaled through the second time. The Bill was read during the plenary held at the Assembly complex and committed to the Committee on Finance and Appropriation for further legislative procedures. It was presented by the Leader of
Tagged budget of Sustainable Growth, it is a 99.2 percent increase from the NGN250 billion the Governor tabled before the Assembly in October 2023.
By Godwin Ajom Following an alleged attack by Armed Cameroonian Ambazonia Freedom Fighters in Akamkpa Local Government Area of Cross River State and its environs, the State House of Assembly as a matter of urgent public importance has expressed concern. The Assembly urged the state government to grease up the Nigerian Police Force, to increase
By Mary Bassey, House of Assembly Correspondent The Cross River State 10th House of Assembly has called on the State government to declare a state of emergency on erosion sites in the state. The House seeks the state government, through the Ministry of Works and other relevant agencies to conduct an immediate assessment of affected