Tinubu honours Yar’Adua, Soyinka, others
President Bola Tinubu has announced the conferment of national honours to the death and the living on June 12.
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Birth Registration: C’River NPC partners First Lady office
The National Population Commission (NPC) in Cross River State has sought the support of the Office of the First Lady of the state to strengthen birth registration efforts across the 18 local government areas.
Hon. Joseph Bassey: 2 years of unbroken promises made to people of Akpabuyo/Bakassi/Calabar South
CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Rt. Hon. Joseph Bassey was elected as a member of the House of Representatives by the good people of Akpabuyo/Bakassi/Calabar South Federal Constituency in 2023. Two years under review of this critical national assignment, the lawmaker has kept faith with his people, consulting with them, promoting human capital development in the federal…
Senator Jarigbe named 2025 Hero of Democracy
As Nigeria marks this year’s Democracy Day, THE BEAGLE NEWS has honoured Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe with its maiden 2025 Hero of Democracy award in Cross River State.
Democracy Day: How Orok Duke’s 2014 advocacy shaped June 12 recognition
Among them is Rt. Hon. Orok Duke, a delegate from Cross River State at the 2014 National Conference, whose bold intervention during the conference laid the foundation for the eventual adoption of June 12 as Nigeria’s official Democracy Day.
Cross River Assembly suspends Bakwarra Council Chairman
CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Chairman of Bakwarra Local Government Council in Cross River State, Hon. Theresa Ushie, has been suspended from office for a period of three months by the State House of Assembly. The suspension followed a petition and resolution presented to the Assembly by nine out of 10 Councillors from the local government…
Governor Otu signs 9 bills into law
CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu has signed nine bills into law. The new laws are expected to strengthen governance, improve service delivery, and drive development across key sectors in the state. Speaking during the signing ceremony, Otu commended the legislature for its dedication and responsiveness over the past two years. “We…
C’River NPC Federal Commissioner felicitates APC Chairman on birthday
CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Honourable Federal Commissioner representing Cross River State at the National Population Commission (NPC), Rt. Hon. Barr. Alex Ukam, has extended warm felicitations to the State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Barr. Alphonsus Ogar Eba, on the occasion of his 2025 birthday anniversary. In a congratulatory message made available to…
PDP accuses Governor Otu of silence amid growing misgovernance
CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River State has accused Governor Bassey Otu of maintaining silence over what it described as widespread misconduct and rising insecurity under his administration. In an exclusive interview with DAILY POST in Calabar, the State Chairman of the PDP, Venatius Ikem, alleged that Cross River is…
Senator Jibrin donates N200m to Kano phone market fire victims
KANO (CONVERSEER) – Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, on Friday visited Kano’s largest phone market located at Farm Centre to sympathise with traders affected by a recent fire outbreak that ravaged parts of the market. The inferno, which caused widespread damage, destroyed goods worth millions of naira and disrupted business activities in…