In a flurry of legislative activity, the Senate and House of Representatives have put forward a series of proposals aimed at addressing key economic, security, and regulatory challenges as the nation gears up for the 2025 budget. The Senate has taken the lead on economic revitalisation by requesting a special intervention fund of ₦10 billion…
CALABAR – The Niger Delta Activists Forum (NDAF) has publicly declared Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong persona non grata, accusing him of interfering with the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) board’s operations and diverting ₦100 million in social security funds meant for Cross River State youths. According to the forum’s statement, the ₦100 million fund—originally earmarked for…
Gov. Bassey Otu. By Anietie Akpan The race for the 2027 Governorship election has commenced in Cross River state as the Southern Caucus of the 10th State House Of Assembly has passed a vote of confidence on Governor Bassey Otu and declared him as its choice for 2027. This vote of confidence and endorsement statement…
IKOM – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Ward Exco and Stakeholders of Olulumo Ward in Ikom Local Government Area of Cross River State have passed a ‘Vote of Confidence’ on the National Woman Leader of the party, Hon. (Mrs) Amina Darasimi Bryhm. The party further charged members of the party to rally behind Amina, who…
CALABAR – As part of efforts to deepen grassroots development, Governor Bassey Otu has unveiled plans to establish Ward Development Committees across all 196 wards in Cross River State. This initiative aims to ensure that government projects and policies effectively reach the grassroots, with oversight from local government legislators to enhance transparency and accountability. Speaking…
