By Frank Inyang The governor of Cross River State, Senator (Prince) Bassey Edet Otu has appointed the Chairman of the Bakassi Fish Festival Board of Trustees (BoT), Hon. Ani Esin as the Special Adviser, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). According to a press release signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Emmanuel Ogbeche,…
The bum-bum of Sen. Bassey Otu is still hanging beside the seat of the Government House as Governor of Cross River State. That being said, CONVERSEER learned that Otu will know his fate at the Election Petition Tribunal (EPT) on Tuesday. The Judgement, EPT/CR/GOV/02/2023 will be delivered on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, by the Governorship…
By Rekpene Uket The Cross River State Commissioner for Women Affairs, Hon. Edema Irom has charged members of the state Taskforce on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) to be more proactive and committed to duty. She gave the charge during the third quarter meeting of the Taskforce for 2023 at the multi-purpose hall of the Ministry of…
By Idara Ebong More of a departure of possible concerns experienced in some Local Government Councils in Akwa Ibom, councillors from all the 13 wards of Ibiono Ibom LGA have had cause to smile as the Executive Chairman of Ibiono Ibom LGA, Rt. Hon. Ekopimo Polycarp Edet has willingly paid all entitlements provided for all…
By Hope Obeten As we celebrate the first 100 days in office of our Distinguished Senator Eteng Jonah Williams, Senator Representing Cross River Central Senatorial District, it is clear from the beginning that his tenure will be marked by a profound dedication to the welfare of the people and an unwavering commitment to making a…
The Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem has been bestowed with the prestigious title of “Nton Aseh Amfam” (Chief of Politics) by the revered Traditional Leaders and the entire Nde community. CONVERSEER reports that it is the highest chieftaincy title ever granted to a political leader in the…
Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem, Speaker, of Cross River State House of Assembly, urges members of the Ikom Traditional Rulers Council to preserve their cultural landmarks and uphold principles of justice, equity, and fairness in the election of their new paramount ruler. The event was graced by the presence of Etiyin (Dr) Etim Okon Edet, Chairman…
In the heart of Cross River State, an extraordinary tale of unwavering commitment to the well-being of its citizens is unfolding. Bishop Hon. Dr. Margaret M. Ene-Ita, the Commissioner for Social Welfare and Community Development, has embarked on a mission of profound transformation. Her recent endeavours to recover government-owned properties at Jebs Layout and Iyonde…
Mr Richard Romanus, Convener, US4US Movement on Tuesday (Sept. 19) described President Bola Tinubu’s belief in youthful ingenuity as impeccable. Romanus made the assertion during an engagement with journalists in Calabar, Cross River State. He said the movement commends the faith of the Mr President in the appointment of young Nigerians into various high-profile positions,…
A group of observers in Cross River State have come out to say that no rational government in the 21st century will award a contract up to the tune of five billion naira (N5bn) without budgeting for it. This is in response to Governor Bassey Otu’s statement on Sept. 8, 2023, during a press briefing…
