By Our Reporter The Cross River State House of Assembly, CRSHA has commenced a public hearing on a bill aimed at prohibiting human trafficking and strengthening enforcement measures against the crime in the state. The hearing brought together key stakeholders from the justice sector, security agencies, and civil society organisations to deliberate on strategies to…
By Frank Ulom The Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem, has come under scrutiny from the state’s chapter of the Assembly for Moral Discipline, Justice, and Restoration of Public Confidence, following the reinstatement of Hon. Dickson Ovat Agbor, member representing Obubra I State Constituency, by the leadership of…
By Itam Offor CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State House of Assembly (CRSHA) has suspended four Councillors of Akpabuyo Legislative Council for 90 days over alleged gross misconduct. The Councillors suspended are, Innocent Mbukpa, Patrick Eyo Etim, Bassey Effiom Edet and Tete Oyoyo Ubene. The House unanimously resolved that the Councillors be suspended after…
By Itam Offor CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – In its continued commitment to the welfare of the citizens, the Cross River State House of Assembly has passed the Social Protection and Investment Programme Bill 2025. The bill aims to assist and empower the poor and vulnerable in the State, while providing a permanent legal framework for social…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Women from Ekuri community in Akamkpa Local Government Area of Cross River State have formally petitioned the Cross River State House of Assembly over what they described as the worsening impact of illegal logging on their livelihoods, environment, and food security. In a petition dated March 26, 2026, and…
