By Frank Ulom To ensure the “Season of Sweetness” goes round, Governor Bassey Otu has approved an extended public holiday for Cross River State Civil Servants. This was disclosed in a press statement signed by Emmanuel Ogbeche, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor on Tuesday. According to the statement, the public holiday runs for two…
By Our Reporter A Niger-based group, Coalition of Civil Liberty Organisation in Niger Republic, CODDAE, Maradi-State has faulted the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS fresh sanctions on the Niger Republic. The Coalition also worried over the overbearing diplomatic policies being marvelled by the regional union against the Niger Republic, insisted that ECOWAS should…
By Kingsley Agim Cross River Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, says traditional rulers in the State are critical stakeholders in his government, noting that their pride of place in the development of the society cannot be overemphasised. Governor Otu made this known on Saturday while inaugurating the Paramount Rulers of Akamkpa, Ikom and Obudu Local Government…
By Frank Ulom Governor Bassey Otu has prioritised planting bamboo to enhance the forest and ecosystem conservation, which will in turn boost Cross River State economy. Otu made the call on Wednesday during the 2023 World Bamboo Day celebration in Abuja, with the theme: “Environmental Restoration and Job Creation.” The Governor who was represented by…
By Mo Isa With the slumbering economy and suffering lurking in every corner of Nigeria, Salihu Lukman, former Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, North-West, has asserted that the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC may not win the election in 2027. Lukman stated this on Wednesday during a media briefing in Abuja ahead of…
By Our Reporter The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Emergency Management and Disaster Preparedness, Rt. Hon. Joseph Bassey, has charged the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to be more responsive in handling issues of natural disasters in the country with a view to ensure that Nigerians are not left vulnerable in the…
By Frank Ulom Comrade Peter Okim Abang-led faction has reacted to the election of Comrade Chief Robert Asue Obi as the Chairman of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, IPMAN Calabar Unit. CONVERSEER reports that Chief Obi and 9 others were elected during the AGM which was held in Calabar on Monday 4 December…
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By Our Reporter Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu says the State will establish a disability commission to frontally address issues of Persons With Disabilities (PWDs), as well as promote inclusion. The Governor gave the indication as part of activities marking the International Day of Persons with Disabilities marked globally every December 3 at a…
By Chris Thompson Zimbabwe’s electoral commission has said no opposition candidate was allowed to contest the Saturday Parliamentary by-election because of a ban. The commission posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday that: “Polling stations opened at 07:00 (05:00 GMT) in areas where by-elections are being held, and voters are already queuing up to cast…
