CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State House of Assembly has summoned one Ejim John Ogbeche, a social media content creator from Bekwarra LGA to appear before it and explain his allegation that Hon. Omang C. Omang (Bekwarra) and other Cross River Lawmakers earn N6.8m (six million, eight hundred thousand naira) monthly. The House adopted…
CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State House of Assembly Finance and Appropriation Committee Chairman, Hon. Okon Owuna, has reiterated the need for members of the newly reconstituted committee to work in unity to achieve expected results. Hon. Owuna, who represents Akamkpa 1 State Constituency, was speaking during the maiden meeting of the Commitee held…
CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – As part of this year’s Children’s Day celebration, a 10-year-old girl, Treasure Ikpi Eyong, has served as the 24-hour Member representing Yakurr 1 State Constituency in the Cross River State House of Assembly. Hon. Eyong, in a heartfelt message, expressed her gratitude for the rare opportunity to experience legislative leadership, noting it…
CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – In its efforts towards improving food security, the State House of Assembly recently passed the Cross River State Irrigations and Dams Authority Bill 2025 into law. The bill is aimed at conceptualising, designing, procuring, managing and regulating irrigation, dams and reservoirs with a view to ensuring optimal performance and efficient use of…
CALABAR (CONVERSEER) The Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem has appointed the Member representing Akamkpa 1 State Constituency, Hon. Okon Nyong Owuna, as the Chairman of the House Committee on Finance and Appropriation. The Speaker, who announced the appointment during plenary, stated that the appointment will further strengthen…
CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State House of Assembly has passed into Law, the Cross River State Diaspora Commission bill 2025. The bill is to establish the Cross River State Diaspora Commission (CRIDCOM) as well as provide for the engagement of Cross Riverians in the Diaspora towards the overall socio-economic, cultural and political development…
Calabar, Nigeria – The Cross River State House of Assembly has recommended the immediate suspension of Dr Emmanuel Ettah, Dr John Inah Ukam, Professor Mathew Nsing Ogar, and Professor Stephen Ochang, members of the 5th Governing Council of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) for alleged misconduct and abuse of office. The House had…
YAKURR – Hon. Cyril Omini, the representative for Yakurr 1 State Constituency and Chair of the Finance and Appropriation Committee in the Cross River State House of Assembly, has allocated ₦10 million to cover application and registration expenses for prospective candidates in his constituency ahead of the 2025 Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examinations….
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…
YALA – Mrs Edidiong Achadu, wife of Hon. Dr Martins Achadu, Member Representing Yala II State Constituency in the Cross River State House of Assembly (CRSHA), has extended humanitarian support to pupils of Community Primary School, Item, Wanikade, North Ukelle, Yala Local Government Area. During the outreach, Mrs Achadu distributed new school uniforms, sandals, socks,…