By Patrick Obia The 9th Assembly of the Cross River State House of Assembly on Thursday 11th June, 2020 marked the end of first legislative year. The House also promised to hold monthly press briefing to highlight activities of the House and give clarification where the need arises to Cross Riverians. In an address by
By CrossRiverWatch Admin A legal legal practitioner, First Baba Isa has dragged the Cross River State Governor, Sen. Ben Ayade and the House of Assembly to Court over their roles in the process which rejected Justice Akon Ikpeme as Chief Judge of the State High Court against NJC recommendation. FBI as he’s fondly called in
By Archibong Jeremiah The Committee on Finance and Appropriation, Cross River State House of Assembly has began investigation into how N2.5 billion reserved fund approved to the State Governor, Sen. Ben Ayade by the John Gaul led Eight (8) Assembly was expended. After receiving the N2.5 billion, till date how it was expended was not made
By Jonathan Ugbal Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday in Abuja told state legislatures that the delay in their autonomy was constrained by the constitution of the country. According to the a statement signed by his spokesman, Femi Adesina, the president said the constitution upholds the standard for all public officers and institutional operations. He
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Cross River State House of Assembly has resumed plenary after 2 months of working recess. The Speaker of the House, Hon. Eteng Jonah Williams in a press release by his Press Secretary, Hope Obeten welcomed Members to plenary and thanked everyone for their support, cooperation and commitment in the last
By Endurance Onun The Cross River State House of Assembly Committee on Due Process has directed the State Ministry of Works to furnish it with all procurement documents for all projects overseen by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry. The Committee, headed by Hon. Edward Ajang said the purpose is to checkmate and ensure that
By David Agabi The leadership of the Cross River State House of Assembly on Tuesday carried out an oversight on the Flour Mills of Nigeria, owners of Niger Mills, located at Murtala Mohammed Highway, Calabar. The visit was aimed at creating a synergy between the legislature and the company which undoubtedly is the biggest food
By Margaret John, State House of Assembly Correspondent The Committee on Land Acquisition constituted by the Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Ben Ayade has appeared before the State Assembly following the heated debate by Cross Riverians of its mandate which is to acquire 200, 000 hectares of land from five undisclosed LGA’s in the