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,…
CALABAR – The Cross River State House of Assembly has passed into Law the Local Government Amendment Bill 2025. The House passed the bill after deliberating on the report of its Joint Committee on Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Rural Development, Judiciary, Public Service Matters, Public Petitions and Conflict Resolution as well as Public Accounts….
Calabar, Nigeria – The Cross River State House of Assembly Service Commission has officially released the full list of shortlisted candidates for the 2024 employment interview. According to the release signed by Hon. (Ntufam) Victor Okon, Chairman of the Commission, over 4000 applicants applied for the job. It stated, “Based on the over 4,000 (four…
Calabar, Nigeria – Former Cross River State House of Assembly member, Hon. Frank Ovat, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Ovat, who represented Obubra II State Constituency in the 9th Assembly, said it was a tough decision to leave the party but it has become necessary for him to move on. In his…
Calabar, Cross River State – The Cross River State 2025 Appropriation Bill has been read a second time on the floor of the House of Assembly and committed to the Committee on Finance and Appropriation for further legislative procedures. The Bill was deliberated upon by legislators after its presentation by the Leader of the Assembly,…
Calabar, Cross River State – The Cross River State House of Assembly (CRSHA) has expressed worry over the alledged encroachment on Ikun land in Biase LGA by the people of Okon in Ohafia LGA of Abia State. Accordingly, the House has adopted resolutions calling on the State Government through its relevant Agencies, including the State…
The Cross River State House of Assembly has adopted a motion calling on the State Government to establish timber markets in the three senatorial districts of the State. The House said that the establishment of the timber markets would enhance the State’s revenue as well as create employment opportunities for citizens. The House had deliberated…
The State House of Assembly has urged the State Government to impress on the Nigerian Police Force to increase manpower in the Area Command of old Netim and the two police divisions in Uyanga and Akamkpa towns. The House also wants the State Government to provide operational vehicles as well as arms and ammunition for…