Gov Otu seeks House of Assembly’s approval to reorganise CROSIEC

By Itam Offor Cross River State Governor Bassey Edet Otu has requested the State Legislature’s approval to reorganise the Cross River State Independent Electoral Commission (CROSIEC). The request, contained in a letter signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Anthony Owan-Enoh, highlighted the Commission’s ineffectiveness and prayed the Legislature to “act, pursuant to…

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Cross River Assembly confirms Chairman of Traditional Rulers’ Council

By Itam Offor The Cross River State House of Assembly has confirmed the appointment of His Royal Majesty, Ovai Solomon Osim Edward, Paramount Ruler of Abi Local Government Area as the Chairman of the State Traditional Rulers’ Council. The Assembly confirmed the Paramount Ruler during plenary on Wednesday following their deliberation on a correspondence forwarded…

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Group commends Governor Otu for repatriating late Senate President Wayas

…hails Papa Dorncklaimz Enamhe, Who is Who in Northern Cross River for initiating the process A group known as Cross River Indigenes Development Association (CRIDA), Abuja has lauded Governor Bassey Otu’s swift response and citizen-focused governance approach following the recent repatriation of the remains of the Late Nigerian Senate President, Senator (Dr) Joseph Wayas. The…

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Gov Yusuf assents to new law establishing 3 second-class Emirates in Kano

In a significant move, Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has assented to the Kano State Emirates Council Bill 2024, which was passed by the state assembly today, Tuesday, 16th July 2024. This approval allows for the establishment of three second-class emirates within the state. The governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, made the announcement…

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