The Cross River Government has dismissed reports alleging 10 new COVID-19 symptomatic cases, describing the claim as misleading and inaccurate, while reaffirming that only one confirmed case exists in the state. The rebuttal followed a publication by a national daily claiming the state had identified additional persons showing COVID-19 symptoms, raising concerns among residents about…
The Cross River State House of Assembly Committee on Finance and Appropriation has cautioned the management of the University of Cross River State on the imperatives of financial prudence. This advice was given yesterday when the committee interfaced with the school management, led by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Francesca Bassey, during the ongoing 2025 Mid-Year…
The Cross River State House of Assembly has proposed a bill to tackle human trafficking, describing it as a challenge fueled by poverty, unemployment, family breakdown, and socio-environmental factors. The bill is sponsored by the member of the Cross River State House of Assembly representing Yala 1 state Constituency, Yala 1 State Constituency, Brian Odey…
The Cross River State House of Assembly has initiated the amendment process for the Local Government Law 2007, proposing an increase in political appointments across Local Government Areas. The bill, sponsored by Rt. Hon. Davies Etta, representing Abi State Constituency, was debated on Tuesday in Calabar. It seeks to raise the number of appointees in…
No fewer than 1,304 recruits from Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, and Bayelsa States have commenced training at the Police Training School, Odukpani, Cross River State. The commandant of the school, ACP Gambo Erena, disclosed this during the visit of the Assistant Inspector General of Police for Zone 6, Jonathan Towuru, to the school yesterday….