Discontent among senior citizens arose in Mondeor, a suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa, as the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) faced criticism for the delayed opening of a voting station. Eligible voters waiting to cast their special votes encountered frustration due to the late delivery of voting materials. The situation unfolded at the Mondeor Recreation Centre…
…ranges from N40,031.11 to N622,458.1, from Level 1 to Level 18 The Cross River State Government has released the new salary structure for workers in the state following the increment of minimum wage by Governor Bassey Otu, from N30,000 to N40,000 monthly. In a Harmonised Salary Structure for Civil/Public Servants jointly signed by the Head…
Governor Bassey Otu celebrating with the children. By Anietie Akpan Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has declared total priority on the welfare and development of children in the state as the world marks the international children’s day celebration. He assured children in the state of his administration’s commitment to develop and drive…
Governor Bassey Otu has met with all 25 members of the 10th Cross River State House of Assembly to take a final decision on the position of the Speaker. CONVERSEER reports that Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem was removed last week Wednesday by two-thirds (17 out of 25) as Speaker of the House. In a closed-door…
…says children are the future currency of any state Member representing Boki I and Chief Whip of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Hilary Bisong, has said that there is no future for any nation/state that does not prioritise the safety and protection of the child. Bisong stated this on 27th May…
A Federal High Court sitting in Calabar, Cross River State, has convicted and sentenced a man, Prince Joseph Mark for rape. CONVERSEER learned that Mark was sentenced to three years imprisonment on 23rd May 2024, for defiling 6-year-old and 11-year-old girls. The verdict was handed down by the Court, where the perpetrator was found guilty…
As Nigeria marks the 2024 Children’s Day today, 27th May, Rt. Hon. Orok Duke, Representative of Cross River State at the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Board, has joined in the celebrations, emphasising the crucial role of education and healthcare in shaping the future of the nation. Duke called on parents and community leaders to…
Today, Monday, 27th May 2024, CONVERSEER brings to you newspaper headlines from across national and international dailies. *PUNCH* Edo workers get N70,000 minimum wage, hail gov Okowa not dictating to me, says Oborevwori INEC invites 635,011 uncollected PVCs owners in Edo, Ondo Police uncover plot to unleash mayhem in Kano Kano emirate tussle: Bayero’s supporters…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has revealed that spraying the naira note will reduce its value. Recall that the naira has continued to decline as against other foreign currencies, including the Ghanaian cedis. Instead of coming up with a figurative way to boost production and economy of the nation, the EFCC says the…
The Representative of Cross River State at the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Board, Rt. Hon. Orok Duke, has penned a heartfelt poem and message to Governor Bassey Otu. Duke, who is also a writer described Otu in the poem as a hero, adding that “We don’t need another hero” apart from Governor (Senator) Bassey…
