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
By Fortune Erim And Kate Itam The Cross River State House of Assembly has launched an investigation into the ownership status of the Transcorp/Metropolitan Hotel, following concerns over the lack of transparency and documentation surrounding its management and alleged concession. The investigation was carried out by a Special Committee formed to resolve the lingering questions
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Cross River State House of Assembly has confirmed the Chairman and members of the Cross River State Independent Electoral Commission (CROSIEC) as well as the Cross River State Internal Revenue Service (CRIRS), respectively. They were confirmed on Tuesday August 20, 2024, during plenary at the Assembly Chambers following a request from
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Cross River State Children’s Parliament has called on the state government to urgently address the issue of child labor in the state. This call was made during a matter of urgent public importance at the 5th Children’s Parliament and second house sitting at the State House of Assembly in Calabar. Hon.
By Mary Bassey, House Of Assembly Correspondent The legislators of the Cross River State House of Assembly, have paid a visit to the Hausa/Fulani community in Bogobri, urging them to discourage their youths from participating in the planned national protest. During the visit, the Speaker Honorable Elvert Ayambem highlighted the significant progress being made by