By Itam Offor CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State House of Assembly has exonerated Hon. Cyril James Omini, Member representing Yakurr I State Constituency, of allegations involving the sum of N1.6bn reportedly received from Eketeson Resources International Limited, ruling that the claims were baseless and without evidence. The Lawmakers’ decision followed the consideration of…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, has presented a total of N780.59 billion as the budget for 2026 fiscal year. The Budget Estimates and Appropriation Bill was presented to the Cross River State House of Assembly by the Governor during the Tuesday plenary session. The Governor…
By Itam Offor CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State House of Assembly has commenced deliberations on the alarming surge in house rents across Calabar and its environs, describing the situation as “unreasonable, unprovoked, and economically destabilising.” The motion, brought before the House on Tuesday as a Matter of Urgent Public Importance by Rt. Hon….
Editor’s Note: This article is being edited… By Ukorebi Essien CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – This afternoon (21st September 2025), while trying to catch up with an engagement at the Ernest Etim Bassey Press Centre of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Cross River State Council, I, alongside Efio-Ita Nyok stumbled upon Rt. Hon. Hilary Bisong, a three-term…
By Itam Offor CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem, has pledged the commitment of the 10th Assembly to praising and honouring God for His blessings and mercy. Ayambem made the commitment during the dedication of the Christian Legislators’ Fellowship Chapel and Musical Instruments held…
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…
The Resolution of the Meeting Summoned by Speaker Ayambem: Truth vs Fiction The attention of the Media Team of the Chairman of Yala Local Government Area, Hon. (Dr) Fred Okem, has been drawn to malicious and misleading publications circulating on social media alleging that the Chairman has been impeached or suspended for three months by…
By Divine Bishung CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State House of Assembly has passed a bill to establish the office of the Surveyor-General of the State. The bill, sponsored by the Member representing Calabar Municipality State Constituency, Hon. Stanley Nsemo, with 8 other Co-sponsors, seeks to establish a legal framework for the Office of…
By Itam Offor CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State House of Assembly on Tuesday, passed N642,160,260,164.66 as the State 2025 Supplementary Budget. Recall that the Assembly had passed the 2025 Appropriation Law on the 24th December 2024 with an approved budget size of N538,523,915,716.00 tagged “Budget of Sustainable Growth”. The supplementary budget, therefore, shows…
By Itam Offor CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State House of Assembly has recommended the procurement and distribution of outboard engines to riverine communities in Etung Local Government Area. The Legislators urged the State Government, through the Ministry of Transportation and Marine Services, in collaboration with the Ministry of Local Government Affairs, to provide…
