By Patrick Obia After CrossRiverWatch’s investigation on how illegal mining claimed two lives and others trapped in the site, the Cross River State Government has declared war against illegal mining in the state. The investigation uncovered that Cross River State is no stranger to illegal mining. At least seven local government areas: Yakurr, Akamkpa, Biase,
Together, we shall demolish all the mountains and refill all the valleys that dare to stand between us and the attainment of our collective desires.
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent Cross River State Governor, Sen. Bassey Otu has lauded the House Committee on Judiciary for their remarkable efforts and achievement in advancing welfare and funding for the Judiciary. The event was conducted at his office, Dan Archibong Lodge on Wednesday, when members of the House of Reps Committee on
By Our Reporters The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River won five out of eight House of Representatives seats in the State. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) won two, while the Labour Party snatched one. See the light below: Calabar Municipal/Odukpani – Akiba (LP) Akamkpa/Biase – Emil Iyang (APC) Abi/Yakurr – Alex Egbona
By Our Reporters Hon. Bassey Akiba wins Calabar Municipality/Odukpani Federal Constituency election under Labour Party (LP). He received 23,759 votes, defeating the All Progressives Congress (APC) Party candidate, Edim Inok who received 21,16 votes, and the PDP candidate, Hon. Etta Mbora, who got 19,584 votes. Hon. Akiba is a former Chairman of Odukpani and had
By Our Reporters A two-term lawmaker in the 9th Assembly representing Bekwarra/Obanliku/Obudu federal constituency in Cross River State, Hon. Legor Idagbo has accepted his third-term bid defeat to Peter Akpanke. In the result announced yesterday, Mr. Peter Akpanke of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) polled 32,576 votes to beat Legor of the All Progressives Congress
By Our Reporters Deputy Speaker of Cross River House of Assembly, Hon. Joseph Bassey, wins Akpabuyo/Bakassi/Calabar South Federal Constituency election. According to News Agency of Nigeria Correspondent, the APC candidate scored a total of 23,885 votes to defeat the Labour Party candidate who had 16,448 votes and the PDP candidate, Hon. Essien Ayi, who got
By Patrick Obia Again, the House Committee on Public Petition of the House of Representatives, National Assembly has summoned the Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) Prof. Florence Obi to appear before the House over a petition filed against her by purported unpaid employees of the varsity. In a letter of notice addressed