The Cross River State House of Assembly has launched an investigation into the ownership status of the Transcorp Hotel, now Metropolitan Hotel, Calabar, following concerns over the lack of transparency and documentation surrounding its management and alleged concession. The investigation was carried out by a Special Committee formed to resolve the lingering questions about whether…
Cross River State has generated N6.3 billion as Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) in July 2024 alone. The Commissioner for Information, Hon. (Dr) Erasmus Ekpang, said the amount is the highest the state has generated in the past years. Ekpang who stated this while briefing newsmen on Friday, 16th August, at his office in Calabar, disclosed…
By Deborah Ekpo Governor Bassey Otu has lauded Rt. Hon. Orok Otu Duke, Cross River State representative at the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Board, for his proactive measures in improving waste management across the state. Duke’s recent efforts have resulted in the provision of additional refuse bins, a move that has been met with…
The former lawmaker representing Obubra II State Constituency in the Cross River State House of Assembly, Dr Elucate Ekom, has described Governor Bassey Otu’s leadership award as a testament to good leadership. Dr Ekom stated this in a heartfelt message obtained by CONVERSEER on Wednesday, following the conferment of the prestigious Michael Okpara Award to…
Ahead of the Local Government elections, which will be held anytime soon in Cross River State, the youths in Obubra Local Government Area have rejected the zoning of the Council seat to Okum bloc. The youths, under the umbrella of Adun Youth Forum in Constituency II, stated this in a press statement made available to…
Former Acting Chairman of Calabar South Local Government Area, Ndabu (Hon.) Robert Hogan is dead. Hogan served as Vice Chairman of the local government under the late Chairman, Hon. Esther Bassey, before ascending to acting position until the elapsed of the tenure. CONVERSEER gathered that Hogan died of a brief illness in the early hours…
