By Ukorebi Essien, TDN CALABAR (TDN, CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State House of Assembly has extended the suspension of the Chairman of Bekwarra Local Government Council, Theresa Ushie, for another 90 days to allow its investigative committee to conclude its probe into allegations of gross misconduct and abuse of office. Ushie was first suspended…
By Agba Jalingo OBUDU (CONVERSEER) – Bedia, my village has five clans, namely: Indi-Atiekpe, Bedia-likwu, Begiagba, Kudiang and Bikwom. I am Begiagba. It is established that Indi-Atiekpe and Begiagba have a closer affinity than other clans and they are called Begia-Anyorbi. They aren’t even allowed to inter-marry. But ironically, even within Begiagba, there are two…
By Our Reporter CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Grassroots Democratic Alliance (GDA) has slammed the Southern Senatorial District Caucus of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), accusing its leaders of betrayal and colluding with opposition forces. In a statement signed by GDA Chairman Effiom Bassey and Secretary Ntui Agbor, the group dismissed the Caucus’s rejection of Barrister…
By Frank Ulom OBUDU (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State Government and the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) have commissioned multiple new projects at the College of Nursing Sciences, Obudu, as part of their efforts to improve healthcare education and service delivery in the state. Speaking on behalf of Governor Bassey Edet Otu, the Commissioner…
By Anthony Uwadiegwu CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – In this interview with Anthony Uwadiegwu, Cross River State Commissioner for Finance, Dr Mike Odere, speaks on his transition from the private sector to public service, the state’s economic direction under the leadership of Governor Bassey Otu, and ongoing reforms aimed at boosting growth, investment, and transparency. Excerpts: Q:…
By Frank Ulom IKOM (CONVERSEER) – The Citizens’ Solution Network has petitioned the Cross River State Police Command over the detention of a young woman, Ms Arit Etim Ukorebi, who was accused of stealing ₦16 million from her employer. In a letter dated 6 September and addressed to the Commissioner of Police in Calabar, the…
By Agba Jalingo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – Entries for the Senator John Owan-Enoh MSME Support Programme have swelled over 12,000. This demonstrates not just acceptance but also exposes the yawning desire for a helping hand by Cross Riverians. I am also sure that many Cross Riverians are already wondering how the beneficiaries will be selected from…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Commissioner representing Cross River State in the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Board, Rt. Hon. (Otuekong) Orok Otu Duke PhD, has joined family, friends, and sympathisers to pay his last respects to the late Mr Eyo Edem Duke, who was laid to rest after a funeral service in…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Cross River State Government has acquired Kada Cinema and all its assets for N220 million in order to boost the state’s tourism sector. The approval for the acquisition was given by Governor Bassey Otu during the 8th State Executive Council (SEC) meeting in July. Converseer reports that Kada Cinema…
By Proff Aboki CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Sir Sen. Benedict Ayade has suffered more from the people he appointed under his watch as Governor of Cross River State. Recently, I saw a negative post about Ayade that he paid sweepers in Cross River state three thousand Naira (N3,000) when he was in power as Governor and…
