Lawmakers make case over farms destruction by Fulani herdsmen in Cross River

…call for implementation of Livestock Management and Grazing Law The State Legislature has condemned the recent destruction of farms in Ukpada village in Bekwara Local Government Area by Fulani cattle resulting in huge losses for farmers. The Lawmakers consequently called on the State Government to take steps towards the systematic evacuation of the Fulani herders…

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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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