Every election cycle, Nigerians go to the polls to vote for: President. Vice President. 109 Senators. 360 House of Reps members. 36 Governors. (36 Deputy Governors) 940 State Houses of Assembly members. 774 LGA Chairmen. (774 Vice Chairmen) 8,806 Ward Councilors. But since after the 1999 elections, it is the courts that have been selecting
By Winifred Michael The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, extends his congratulations to the Chief Judge of the State and members of the legal profession on the commencement of the 2024/2025 Legal Year, emphasizing the importance of judges aspiring to mirror the wisdom and justice of the Almighty God, the ultimate arbiter.
This is the second time in three years the Court is in the news. Mr. Inaku's demolition plans comes three years after a public outcry forced the Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey to shelve similar plans.
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Law Officers Association of Nigeria (LOAN) Cross River State chapter has embarked on an Indefinite Strike on Monday May 13th. LOAN said the action is due to the State Government’s inability to meet their demands for the implementation of the existing approval for parity between Law Officers and Magistrates, in the
By Archibong Jeremiah, TheInvestigator A disturbing pattern emerges in the shadowy corridors of Cross River’s judicial system — Magistrates abusing their power, turning justice into a commodity. The narrative unfolds with stark clarity as TheInvestigator delves into instances of judicial malpractice, revealing a system where justice is often for sale and the vulnerable are exploited
By Godwin Otang The Law Officers Association of Nigeria (LOAN) Cross River State chapter has commenced a warning strike over the non inclusion of law officers in the enhanced salary package of Magistrates in the State. The warning strike was contained in a press release signed by the Association’s Chairman, E.I. Araghe, Esq, and the
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 Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu has sworn in three new High Court Judges in the State – Hon. Justice Ama Edet Ekpo, Hon. Justice Theresa Ansa Agom, and Hon. Justice Jarlath Ogar Agim. At the swearing-in held at Dan Archibong Lodge, on Monday, January 8,