By Mary Bassey, House of Assembly Correspondent The Cross River House of Assembly has resolved to lift the ban on logging in the State, directing the Clerk to write to the Governor. During the plenary Tuesday 4 July 2023, the member representing Boki 1 Constituency, Hon.Obi Philip Bette raised a motion to that effect, positing
By Mary Bassey, House of Assembly Correspondent The Cross River State House of Assembly has urged security agencies to intensify its effort in securing and protecting the waterways. The charge to be more vigilant was dished during its session on Wednesday, 5 July 2023. Members took turns to commend the security agencies for their sacrifice
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Cross River State Government has released the official social media handles of the governor, Sen. Bassey Otu. The announcement was contained in a release by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Emmanuel Ogbeche. He said it became necessary in the face of several unauthorized social media handles by
By Our Reporter The Cross River State Government has assured citizens that it will reclaim all unlawfully acquired government properties. The assurance was given by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Mr. Emmanuel Ironbar, Monday, during his inspection tour of all government-owned properties within the Calabar metropolis. According to The Beagle News Ironbar said
By Wisdom Okon A sixteen-year-old girl, Miss Cynthia Udoh (not her real name) who narrowly escaped being raped shares her experience with CrossRiverWatch. Narrating her ordeal she blamed her plight on the lack of social amenities such as street lights, security, and insufficient water facilities in Atakpa market in Calabar South and environ where she
By Godwin Otang Former members of the Cross River State House of Assembly have approached the National Industrial Court in Calabar, seeking an order of injunction to stop the implementation of allowances for some public office holders in the state. The order of injunction if secured will stop the State Governor, House of Assembly, and
TOPIC Repressive Cultures And The Money Woman Practice In Cross River State: Realistic Solutions. INTRODUCTION A repressive culture according to reverso means putting a group of people into a state of subjugation. Also known as cultural repression, these practices deny victims of their rights and lead to stereotyping which is often harmful. There are different
By Archibong Jeremiah Becheve Youth Elites Association (BYEA) has denied the existence of the “Money Wife” practice in Obanliku local government area of Cross River State. The group in a press release said the Prime Progress report showing that the practice is still practiced and survivors are in dire need of help is staged. They