By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State Police Command has clarified the circumstances surrounding the reported arrest of the lawmaker representing Obubra I State Constituency in the Cross River State House of Assembly, Hon. Ovat Dickson Agbor, over allegations of domestic violence involving his wife. In a press statement issued on Monday,…
By Our Reporter CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The member representing Obubra I State Constituency in the Cross River State House of Assembly, Hon. Ovat Agbor, has publicly apologised over the alleged domestic violence that led to his suspension a few days ago. Below is his apology: I, Hon. Ovat Dickson Agbor, Member representing Obubra 1 State…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State House of Assembly has suspended Hon. Dickson Ovat Agbor, member representing Obubra I State Constituency, indefinitely over alleged domestic violence. According to a statement Matthew Okache, Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker, on Thursday, 5 March 2026, the decision was reached during plenary following a…
By Frank Ulom OGOJA (CONVERSEER) – A High Court of Cross River State sitting in Ogoja has restrained the Cross River State House of Assembly from proceeding with the impeachment process against the Vice Chairman of Ogoja Local Government Area, Emmanuel Idi Yakubu. The order was granted by Justice Daniel Ofre Kulo following an ex…
By Itam Offor CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State House of Assembly (CRSHA) recently held a public hearing on a bill seeking to repeal the existing law establishing the College of Health Technology and replace it with a new legal framework for the proposed College of Health Sciences, Management and Technology. The public hearing…
By Itam Offor CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – In a decisive step towards eliminating environmental and public health hazards, the Cross River State House of Assembly recently organised a public hearing on the Cross River State Open Defecation (Prohibition) Bill, 2025. The hearing, organised by the House Committee on Water Resources and Sanitation, took place at the…
By Odey Ojeka UGEP (CONVERSEER) – In a heartwarming display of generosity, Hon. Cyril James Omini, Member Representing Yakurr I State Constituency in the Cross River State House of Assembly, has distributed over 2,000 bags of rice, wrappers, cash, and other gift items to people in his constituency. The gesture, seen as a timely blessing…
By Our Reporter BOKI (CONVERSEER) – In the true spirit of Christmas, the Chief Whip of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Hilary Bisong, has reached out to the people of Boki II State Constituency, bringing hope and relief to families during a season marked by economic pressure and rising costs. The…
By Frank Ulom UGEP (CONVERSEER) – The Member representing Yakurr II State Constituency in the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rev. (Mrs) Mercy Akpama, has hosted a Christmas town hall meeting alongside a leadership development programme for students, where thousands of constituents accessed free medical care. The event, held at Precious Stone Event Centre,…
By Itam Offor CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State House of Assembly has removed the Chairman of Bekwara Local Government Area, Hon. Theresa Ushie, following allegations of gross misconduct. The decision, reached during the plenary session of Wednesday (10 December 2025), followed the adoption of the investigative report of the House Committee on Judiciary,…
