…against insecurity, exploitation and collection of surface rent from mining entities The Governor of Cross River State, Senator (Prince) Bassey Otu, has signed into law Executive Order No. 1 of 2024 for the Protection of Mining Communities across the 18 Local Government Areas of the State against insecurity, exploitation and collection of surface rent from…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected the appointment of card-carrying All Progressives Congress (APC) members into the Cross River State Independent Electoral Commission (CROSIEC) by Governor Bassey Otu. The party made this known through a statement signed by Prince Mike Ojisi, State Publicity Secretary, on Saturday and made available to CONVERSEER. The statement, which…
Protests by aggrieved members stalled the Local Government congresses of the Benue State Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Saturday. The protests followed the alleged alteration of the list from the last ward congresses and the diversion of congress materials. There has been confusion in the party since the inconclusive ward congresses in July. According to…
By Ukongikwen Adie In line with his resolve to provide a roadmap for the fulfilment of the collective aspirations of the people of Cross River State, the Governor, Senator (Prince) Bassey Otu, launched the State Development Plan (SDP) on Thursday, 15th August 2024, at the Metropolitan Hotel, Calabar. In his keynote address at the occasion,…
In a step reflecting a strong resolve towards governance reform, Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State, has called upon the newly inaugurated Local Government Service Commission to uphold their primary responsibility with an unflinching dedication. Speaking during the inauguration ceremony of the 7-member commission in his temporary office in Calabar, Governor Otu stressed on…
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended Hon. Justice Kudirat Motonmori Kekere-Ekun, CFR, as the Hon. Chief Justice of Nigeria, as well as 28 others as Judges of various Courts. The NJC at its 106th meeting presided over by the Hon. Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, GCON, held on 14th and 15th…
Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Equatorial Guinean President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo on Wednesday evening in Malabo signed an agreement on Gulf of Guinea Pipeline Project, further affirming partnership for mutual development. According to President Tinubu’s spokesperson, Chief Ajuri Ngelale on Thursday, the agreement covered legislative and regulatory measures for the gas pipeline, establishment…
The administration led by Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in its efforts to achieve its objectives in Cross River State. Deputy Governor of Cross River State, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, made this known when he received in audience the new State Coordinator of…
Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu has approved the subsequent appointment of 24 Senior Directors as Permanent Secretaries in the State Civil and Public Service. According to a press release by Mr Nsa Gill, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, on Wednesday, “The appointments take effect from the 1st of September 2024.” It added that,…
Governor Bassey Otu has approved the appointment of Mr Ekong Edet Bocco as the new Chairman of the Cross River State Independent Electoral Commission (CROSIEC). This follows the resignation of Assoc. Prof. Mike Ushie as Chairman of the Commission and the approval by the State’s House of Assembly for the Governor to dissolve and constitute…
