CALABAR – Raphael Adoga Morphy, Special Adviser to Governor Bassey Otu on Projects and Programmes Monitoring and Evaluation, has reassured Cross Riverians that every project initiated by past and present administrations will reach completion under Governor Otu’s leadership. Morphy, speaking during a site inspection of key road and airport works alongside the Director of Civil…
Following the death of Pope Francis at the age of 88, the world is now waiting to see who will succeed him, as the Cardinals gather in Rome for the Papal Conclave. A papal conclave is a gathering of the College of Cardinals convened to elect a bishop of Rome, also known as the pope. The…
On Page 28 of his very provocative book, The Present Darkness: A history of Nigerian Organized Crime (2016), Stephen Ellis, British historian and Africanist, compared Nigerian politics to con artistry. The practices of the leaders, he said, were not different from acts of fabulists and fraudsters. Ellis’ take on Nigerian leaders synchronises with a Henry…
OGOJA – The Vice Chairman of Ogoja Local Government Area, Hon. Emmanuel Idi Yakubu, has donated his salary for the month of March to the 10 All Progressives Congress (APC) Ward Chairmen in Ogoja, Cross River State. Converseer reports that the donation which includes rice is in commemoration of the Easter celebration and a testament…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The University of Calabar (UNICAL) has renamed its International Conference Centre after Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Converseer reports that the renaming follows the 50th-anniversary celebration which took place in March this year. During the anniversary, which coincided with the University’s 37th convocation, Akpabio was also honoured with a Doctorate…
BENIN CITY – Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has appointed a Cross Riverian, Emmanuel Agogo, as his Senior Special Adviser (SSA). Converseer reports that Agogo’s appointment was contained in a letter of appointment signed by Barr. Umar Musa Ikhilor, Secretary to the State Government (SSG), on Tuesday. “I write to inform you that the Governor…
CALABAR – In a move aimed at easing the financial burden of travel during the Easter season, the Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, has approved free transportation for residents across the state. Announced on Wednesday by the Special Adviser to the Governor on General Duties, Barr Akiba Ekpenyong, the initiative covers both…
ABUJA – The Federal House of Representatives has named a 19-man Ad-Hoc Committee of lawmakers to monitor implementation of the State of Emergency in Rivers State. Converseer reports that the committee was constituted by the House on Monday. House Spokesman Akin Rotimi says the Ad-Hoc Committee chaired by House leader Julius Ihonvbere with Minority Whip…
CALABAR – The former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Deputy Governorship Candidate in the 2023 general election, Dr Emana Duke Ambrose-Amawhe, has joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River State. Converseer reports that Ambrose-Amawhe was formally received by Governor Bassey Otu on Sunday following the announcement of her defection. According to The Paradise…
CALABAR – The Northern Cross River Coalition (NORTHCCO), a socio-political group, has extended an invitation to members and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to its general assembly meeting. The meeting will be held on 22 April 2025 at 12 PM in the Ogoja Council Pavilion. The agenda includes deliberations and decisions to advance…
