By Itam Offor A new Finance and Appropriation Committee Chairman has been appointed in the Cross River State House of Assembly (CRHA) following the removal of Hon Cyril James Omini (Yakurr 1). The Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Elvert Ayambem appointed the Member representing Akamkpa 1 State Constituency, Hon…
By Dianabasi Effiong The Social Advancement Forum (SAF) has joined the call for action against fake news and its purveyors in Nigeria’s social media space.
By Magnus Effiong The Cross River State House of Assembly has passed into Law the State Diaspora Commission bill 2025. The House also confirmed nominees for appointment as Chairman and Members of the Cross River State Diaspora Commission (CRIDCOM). A press statement made available to PillarToday said “the bill is to establish the CRS Diaspora…
By Kingston Princewill The National Senior Citizens Centre (NSCC) has comended Gov Bassey Otu for signing the Senior Citizens Centre bill into Law. The commendation was contained in a release signed by the Head, Corporate Affairs, Media and Communications of the National Citizens Centre, Mr Omini Oden, and made available to our reporter in Calabar….
By Kingston Princewill Governor Bassey Edet Otu has signed the Senior Citizens Centre bill, the Lotteries and Gaming Agency bill as well as the Road Maintenance Agency bill. into law. The Senior Citizens Centre Law, the Governor stated, would ensure the establishment of a central care facility in Calabar and supporting centres in all 18 local…
Governor Bassey Otu signing the bills into laws on Monday while the Speaker, CRHA, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem (1st right) and a staff look on. By Anietie Akpan Governor Bassey Edet Otu has signed three significant laws aimed at improving infrastructure, regulating the gaming industry, and enhancing social welfare across Cross River State. A release…