The collaborative effort, comprising representatives from the Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development and the Cross River State Government, conducted a comprehensive monitoring operation across various mining sites. The team, spearheaded by the Federal Mines Officer overseeing the state, the state commissioner of Minerals resources, and security personnel, unearthed illegal activities by certain miners. These…
By Magnus Effiong The Michael Okpara Foundation and Verbatim Media Group has concluded plans to honour Governor Bassey Otu with its highest prize, The Michael Okpara Leadership Award Premier’s Prize 2024 for Excellence in Governance, Service with Integrity. A letter signed by the Chairman of the Organizing Committee of the Michael Okpara Leadership Lecture and…
By Magnus Effiong As Cross River State steps up preparation for the conduct of local government elections, the House of Assembly has confirmed membership of the State Independent Electoral Commission (CROSIEC). The Assembly also confirmed four persons to constitute the Board of the State Internal Revenue Service. Chairmen and members of both the State Independent…
President Bola Tinubu. OPINION By Etim Etim Karl Marx once told us that history repeats itself, first as a tragedy and second as a farce. George Santanya put it differently. ‘’Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it’’. Does history repeat itself in Nigeria? Let’s examine recent developments. General Ibrahim Babangida came…
Cross Riverians have reacted to the press release issued by the Head of Service, Dr Innocent Eteng, banning the operation of the usage of WhatsApp (groups) by Civil and Public Servants in the state. The statement, which was made available to CONVERSEER on Monday, said workers shall not operate or use any WhatsApp platform(s) not…
The Director-General of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Brig.-Gen. Yusha’u Ahmed, has commended the Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar (UNICAL), Prof. Florence Obi, for her uprightness in reporting unqualified graduates to the scheme for demobilisation. The Director-General gave the commendation in a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja by the Director of Information…
