OPINION By Etim Etim The Senate is currently undertaking a comprehensive amendment of the Central Bank Act of 2007, but the exercise is generating mixed reactions in the banking industry. Operators are worried that some of the new clauses being proposed by the lawmakers are capable of eroding the autonomy and independence of the apex…
Nigeria Super Eagles and OGC Nice forward, Terem Moffi, is in Cross River State to spend his holiday with his family. The goal poacher would’ve chosen anywhere in the world to spend his holiday after the completion of the French Ligue 1 and European Football season but he chose his homeland, Cross River State, which…
May 29th 2024 marks the one-year anniversary of Sheriff Oborevwori, Governor of Delta State. Below are the 54 achievements from 29th May 2023 to 29th May 2024. 1. Ongoing completion of the agro-industrial park at Azagba-Ogwashi. 2. Recruitment of over 2500 teaching and non-teaching staff in 22 LGAs. 3. Ongoing construction of the internal roads…
By Dr Dakuku Peterside On a serene Tuesday morning, the 21st of May, my phone buzzed with a WhatsApp message that instantly warmed my heart. It was from the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, a man I consider both a brother and a friend. His invitation to celebrate his first year in office thanksgiving service…
New Nigeria National Anthem Lyrics Nigeria we hail thee, Our own dear native land, Though tribe and tongue may differ, In brotherhood, we stand, Nigerians all, and proud to serve Our sovereign Motherland. Our flag shall be a symbol That truth and justice reign, In peace or battle honour’d, And this we count as gain,…
The Nigeria Correctional Service (NCS) in Cross River State has stated that there is no prison break in the state as reported on social media. Agba Jalingo, one of the leading voices in Cross River State, reported on Friday morning, about 4 hours ago, that a murder suspect and six other persons have escaped from…
A Niger Delta Businessman, Akinaka Richard, has launched a ferry transport service company known as Abitto Ferry. Abitto Ferry comprises jetties and boats of global standard. CONVERSEER learned that the Abitto Ferry ferries Passengers through the waterways from Calabar in Cross River State to Uyo in Akwa Ibom, and vice versa. According to NigerDelta Insider,…
Governor Bassey Otu By Anietie Akpan Cross River state government has commenced the process of rescuing and protecting her pristine vast rain forest to end the nefarious activities of illegal loggers in the state. Accordingly, bills on climate change action that may become laws if passed, are before the State House of Assembly. Findings by…
The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu, has said his government has cleared 72,000 hectares of land to cultivate rice and other crops. Otu announced this at a dinner for journalists, on Thursday. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Otu also said the government had awarded a contract to procure 108…
President Joe Biden is pleading with Americans to donate to support his re-election come 5th November 2024. The purpose for the donation, according to Biden is to keep former President Donald Trump out of the Oval Office “There’s only one way to keep Donald Trump out of the Oval Office: At the ballot box. “Donate…
