Ahead of the first anniversary of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, a group of 84 local and international Civil Society Organisations says at least 4,416 persons were killed. In contrast, 4,334 others were abducted in incidents of mass atrocities across the country, in the last year, the CSOs said. The groups said the numbers did not…
By Itam Offor The Cross River State House of Assembly Lawmakers have passed a vote of confidence on the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem. The motion for the vote of confidence was moved, during a plenary on Tuesday (28th May), by the Member representing Yakurr I State Constituency, Hon. Cyril James Omini, and seconded by…
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated President Bola Tinubu for completing his one-year anniversary in office. This was contained in a press statement signed by Buhari’s media aide, Garba Shehu on Tuesday, 28th May 2024. “Former President Muhammadu Buhari extends his best wishes to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the completion of his first year…
By Confidence Eriacy Sen. Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe, Senator Representing the Cross River Northern Senatorial District and Rt. Hon. Mike Etaba, Member Representing Obubra/Etung Federal Constituency have been inaugurated as leaders of the Cross River State Senate and House of Representatives Caucus, respectively. The inauguration took place during a meeting with Governor Bassey Otu and members…
…Commend His Aggressive Skill Development The Director-General of the Teachers Continuous Training Institute (TCTI) Biase, Professor Taoheed Adedoja, has felicitated Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, on his first-anniversary mark in office. In a congratulatory message, Professor Adedoja commended Governor Otu’s commitment to the development of the state, which has positively impacted the state,…
…dedicates tribunal victory to Kogi people Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has hailed the decision of the Kogi State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal which upheld his election as the duly elected Governor of the state. In an interview with Journalists in Abuja on Monday, Governor Ododo dedicated the victory at the tribunal to the…
The Government of Cross River State has terminated the two-day off-duty for Civil/Public Servants in the state. CONVERSEER reports that Governor Bassey Otu on 8th September 2023 announced a 2-day off-duty as well as N10,000 for State Government workers for six months. The Governor said the 2-day off duty is for workers from level 13…
The Federal Government of Nigeria is cracking down on illegal mining, making dozens of arrests since April for unlicensed miners allegedly stealing lithium, a critical mineral used in batteries for electric vehicles, smartphones, and power systems. The crackdown comes as the FG seeks to regulate its mining operations, curb illegal activity, and better benefit from…
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…
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…
