By Frank Ulom President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, assigned portfolios to the 31 Ministers he appointed in the National Executive Council (NEC). Tinubu swore in the Ministers on Monday, August 21, 2023, at the State House Conference Centre, Aso Villa, Abuja. The Ministers, CONVERSEER learned were selected across the 6 geopolitical zones;…
Hon. (Dr) Erasmus Ekpang’s life journey is a testament to the power of dedication, education, and unwavering commitment. Born on October 1, 1974, into the esteemed family of Late Chief Barrister Thomas and Mrs Priscilla E. N. Ekpang in Obubra-Bansan Osokom, in Ogep Ward, Boki Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria, Ekpang has…
The birth of Chief Felix Idem was heralded in the same year as Nigeria’s independence on April 5, 1960. He hails from Ikot Ishie in Calabar Municipality, Cross River State. Idem is a versatile, pragmatic and a seasoned administrator. He is also a cutting-edge entrepreneur with proven efficiency, packing up many years of extensive managerial…
The Governor of Cross River State, Prince Bassey Otu has sworn in 31 Commissioners into the State’s Executive Council. The swearing-in took place on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at the temporary Governor’s Office, Dan Archibong Lodge, Calabar. CONVERSEER reports the swearing-in of the 31 commissioners followed their confirmation by the State House of Assembly led…
By Frank Ulom The University of Calabar students on Monday (August 14) came out of their closets to protest against alleged randy lecturers, one of which was Prof. Cyril Ndifon, Dean of the Faculty of Law. CONVERSEER reports that the students under the umbrella of Law Students’ Association of Nigeria (LAWSAN) who terminated the protest…
By Joe Udo A 26-year-old suspected ritualist and fraudster, Franklin Akinyosuyi, arrested with human head and other parts, said untold hardship and low patronage caused his involvement in rituals. The suspect was arrested by operatives of the Nigeria Police’s anti-crime section attached to Funmbi-Fagun police Station, in Ondo town, the headquarters of Ondo West local…
…postpones confirmation of Asu due to lateness Six (6) more commissioner nominees have been screened and confirmed by the Cross River State House of Assembly. CONVERSEER reports that the newly confirmed 6 nominees are Mr Johnson Andiambey Ebokpo (jr), Dr Helen Agan Isamoh, Hon. Erasmus Ekpang, Hon. Effiom Ekaha, Hon. Kingsley Namgbe Egumi and Capt….
…if confirmed, this will raise the tally of Commissioners under Otu to 31 The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu has sent five (5) more names as Commissioners to the House of Assembly. The names of the new nominees, CONVERSEER learned were contained in a letter signed by Governor Otu and submitted to…
…charges them to bring their wealth of experience to bear The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Prince Bassey Otu has appointed two Security Advisers and a Special Assistant. CONVERSEER learned from the press release signed by Dr Innocent Eteng, Permanent Secretary, GAO, on behalf of Prof. Anthony Owan-Enoh, Secretary to the State Government (SSG)…
Governor Otu of Cross River State has appointed Chief (Mrs) Angela Ogeyi Odey as the new Director-General (DG) of the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA). Odey’s appointment was contained in a press release signed by Mr Edem Darlington, Deputy Chief Press Secretary to the Governor on Tuesday (August 1). According to the release, Odey’s appointment…
