President Tinubu directed the police to restore and maintain peace, law, and order immediately. President Bola Tinubu has called on Governor Siminalayi Fubara, political leaders and their supporters in Rivers State to exercise restraint and uphold the rule of law. In response to recent tensions following last Saturday’s local government council election, the President expressed…
The Government of Cross River State has released an 8-day timetable for free medical outreach for residents of the state. According to a release by Dr Henry Ayuk, Commissioner for Health, at the weekend, the free medical outreach is in collaboration with Sharing Hope Medical Mission, USA, and will be carried out at the General…
By Thomas Wonah Abstract: This paper examines the challenges, opportunities, and future directions for enhancing democratic governance in Cross River State, Nigeria. Despite progress, democratic governance faces threats from weak institutions, electoral violence, socioeconomic disparities, and corruption. To strengthen democratic governance, this paper recommends institutional reforms, civic engagement, economic development strategies, and anti-corruption measures. Local…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released the guidelines for the conduct of primaries for the selection of candidates for the 2024 Local Government election in Cross River State. ELECTORAL GUIDELINES FOR THE CONDUCT OF PRIMARIES FOR THE 2024 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION PREAMBLE Whereas; (i) By section 7 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has officially distributed 18,653 bags of 10kg rice donated by the Bank of Industry (BOI) and 50 tons of humanitarian relief aid from the Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to 16 beneficiary states across Nigeria. The Director General NEMA, Mrs Zubaida Umar, handed over the items to…
