CALABAR – The integrity of those heading the Cross River State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has been questioned in the last 18 months with lots of allegations coming out. Since Governor Bassey Otu became governor in 2023, the agency has had three Director Generals with the first being suspended over allegations of misappropriation. On Monday,…
Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, on Monday, officially signed the Cross River State Local Government Amendment Bill 2025 into law, ushering in key reforms aimed at enhancing governance, improving service delivery, and accelerating economic development at the local government level. The newly amended law introduces structural and administrative changes to strengthen local government operations,…
CALABAR – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed utter displeasure and dis-affection with the Cross River State House of Assembly (CRSHA) for the hasty passage of the Local Government Amendment Bill 2025. According to a press release signed by Prince Mike Ojisi, State Publicity Secretary of the PDP on Monday, the party condemned the…
YAKURR – Agoi Ekpo and Agoi Ibami communities in Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State have been thrown into turmoil as alleged politically-backed illegal miners invade legally acquired mining sites, causing tension and endangering lives. Investigations reveal that influential figures, both within and outside the communities, are reportedly sponsoring these activities in clear…
ABUJA – The Chief of Staff to the Governor of Cross River State, Hon. Emmanuel Ironbar, Thursday, received a National Leadership Award as ‘Best Chief of Staff in Nigeria’, 2024. The ceremony which held in Abuja at the National Merit Awards House, according to the organisers, The Peoples Parliament Nigeria, was in recognition of Hon….
