By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Governor Bassey Otu has emphasised the importance of honouring distinguished Cross Riverians while they are still alive, describing it as a cultural shift that would inspire greater patriotism and sacrifice towards the state’s development. The Governor made the remarks on Thursday, 2nd October, at the Destiny Cross River Awards…
By Joe Udo UYO (CONVERSEER) – The Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Information, Rt. Hon. Aniekan Umanah, has dismissed as false and misleading, reports alleging the withdrawal of security personnel attached to the immediate past Governor Udom Emmanuel or any other former Governor of the State. Fielding correspondents’ questions last night, Umanah described the allegation…
By Anietie Akpan In a show of solidarity and confidence, traders across Akwa Ibom State have passed a vote of confidence on State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, endorsing him for second term. The traders applauded Governor Eno for what they described as his unprecedented transparency and accountability in the distribution of empowerment packages aimed at…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Government of Cross River State has redeployed eight permanent secretaries to different Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). Converseer gathered that he redeployment was approved by Governor Bassey Otu on Thursday, 2nd October 2025. Ogon-Onah Rosemary Idagu of the Ministry of Environment was redeployed to the House of Assembly…
By Verena Schmitt-Roschmann and Alexander Missal, dpa BERLIN (DPA, CONVERSEER) – Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Friday called for a “new start” for Germany in a keynote speech as political leaders marked the 35th anniversary of the country’s reunification. “After 35 years of German unity and at a difficult time for our country, we should regroup…
