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
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Chairman of Association of Cross River Online Journalists (ACROJ) Comrade Hope Obeten has been appointed Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Hon. Eteng Jonah Williams. The news was confirmed by the ACROJ Chairman to this reporter who was hopeful that he’ll leave up
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The APC candidate for Boki 2 State Constituency in the Cross River House of Assembly election in 2019, Barr. Paulina Nyiam has withdrawn her petition from the election petition tribunal in Calabar earlier filed against Hon. Hilary Bisong, shortly after the outcome of the election where Bisong emerged winner. She told journalists
By Margaret John, House of Assembly Correspondent The member representing Bakassi in the Cross River State House of Assembly, Hon. Ekpo Ekpo Bassey has lost his mother. Obongawan Ekpa Edem Robert gave up the ghost on 3rd May, 2019 at Asi Ukpo Diagnostic and Medical Center (AUDM) Calabar. Though having suffered from a protracted illness