Cross River State governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has applauded Margaret Ochalla on her elevation to the rank of Deputy Inspector-General of Police, describing the promotion as richly deserved and emblematic of excellence in service. In a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary and Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Linus Obogo, Governor Otu…
By Magnus Effiong Residents of Calabar metropolis and indeed people of Cross River State have expressed excitement over Gov Bassey Otu’s decision to once again float free transport services to cushion the high transportation cost as Christians prepare to celebrate Easter this week. PillarToday reports that the Governor embarks on this gesture every festive peeiod….
By Joe Udo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The Federal Government has disbursed about ₦688bn to over 9.2 million Nigerians under the Household Prosperity and Empowerment Cash Transfer (HOPE-CT) programme, according to Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr Bernard Doro. Speaking in Abuja on Monday, he said the scheme supports vulnerable households with ₦75,000 paid…
By Our Reporter The Cross River State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding inclusive and sustainable water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services with the commissioning of solar-powered boreholes in selected schools across Calabar South local government area, as part of activities commemorating World Water Day 2026, themed “Water and Gender – Where Water Flows,…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, GCON has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR for attaining the age of 74. Akpabio, in a congratulatory message personally signed by him, described President Tinubu as an audacious and visionary leader with the midas touch to reset Nigeria. This was contained in…
