Abuja, Nigeria – The Senator representing Cross River North, Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe, has lauded the late Joseph Wayas for his immense contributions to Nigeria’s democracy. Speaking during a valedictory session held by the Senate in honour of the former Senate President on Thursday, November 28, 2024, Jarigbe described Wayas as “a statesman in his own…
By Anietie Akpan Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Matthew Hassan Kukah, has said that achieving excellence in Nigeria is difficult due to ethno-religious schism that often hinders effective allocation and utilization of natural resources for the greater benefit of the people. The revered clergyman stated this in a keynote address he delivered…
Calabar, Nigeria – A non-governmental organisation (NGO), Stand To End Rape (STER), has sought the partnership of the media to amplify the Special Seats Bill in Cross River State. Converseer reports that the Bill, if signed into law, will increase the participation of women in politics, with a reservation of seats for women and the…
Calabar, Nigeria – The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, accompanied by a delegation of government officials and esteemed statesmen, paid a visit of condolence to Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State. They offered their sympathies for the passing of his wife, Pastor Patience Umo Eno, whose final rites will be…
Calabar, Nigeria – Governor Bassey Otu has approved the appointment of Dr David Edem Ushie as Technical Advisor on Universal Health Coverage (UHC). According to a press release signed by Mr Nsa Gill, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor on November 6, and made available to Converseer on November 25, Dr Ushie would be attached…
