By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, has approved the appointment of Barr. Eyo Nsa Ekpo and Dr Calistus Aruku to head strategic empowerment initiatives in the state. Barr. Eyo Nsa Ekpo was appointed as Chairman of the Cross River Social Investment Programme (SIP), while Dr Calistus Aruku was appointed…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Cross River State Local Government Service Commission Chairman, Mr Darlington Basey Eyo, has resigned from office. His resignation has been accepted by the Governor, Senator Bassey Otu. According to a press statement by Mr Linus Obogo, Chief Press Secretary/Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Governor, on Wednesday,…
By Frank Ulom ASABA (CONVERSEER) – The Udu Local Government Council in Delta State has commended a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Mr Adie Martin Utsu, for his exceptional performance and contributions to environmental development during his service year. Adie hails from Obudu Local Government Area of Cross River State. In a letter dated…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – What started as a little prick on the ankle has taken another dimension as some members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday protested against the state chairman, Barr. Alphonsus Ogar Eba. The members, carrying placards with various inscriptions also locked the entrance to the party secretariat located…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The officials of the Nigerian Navy have rescued 10 crew members from a distressed ship along the Calabar waterways in Cross River State, Nigeria. According to a statement by Commodore Aiwuyor Adams-Aliu, Naval Director of Information, on Monday, those rescued include one Cameroonian, one Equatorial Guinean, and eight Nigerians….
By Kingsley Agim, Jessica Ubi CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Preparations for the 66th National Council on Health (NCH) in Cross River State received a royal endorsement on Tuesday as the State Commissioner for Health, Dr Henry Egbe Ayuk, led a high-powered delegation of health sector stakeholders to the palace of His Eminence, Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Forum of All Progressives Congress (APC) Chapter Chairmen and Secretaries in Cross River State has passed a vote of no confidence on the State Chairman of the party, Barr. Alphonsus Ogar Eba, accusing him of anti-progressive conduct, financial mismanagement, and divisive leadership. In a communiqué issued at the…
By Archibong Emmanuel CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Solemn Assembly marks the beginning of the 2025/2026 Academic Session and welcomes the New students into the institution. It was also the last Solemn Assembly under Prof. Obi’s administration. Dignitaries at the event include the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Florence Obi, Deputy Vice Chancellors of Academics and Administration, Profs…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State Representative on the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Board, Rt. Hon. Orok Duke, PhD, on Saturday, joined other dignitaries at the wedding ceremony of Francis Edem Bassey, son of Governor Bassey Edet Otu. The colourful event, held at the Sacred Heart Cathedral, Egerton, Calabar, witnessed…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Governor Bassey Otu has approved the appointment of Surveyor Efiom Edem Ekpenyong as Secretary of the State Land Use and Allocation Committee (LUAC). Ekpenyong replaces Mr Obase Ekaba, who recently retired from service. According to a statement by Linus Obogo, Chief Press Secretary/Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to…
