LG Election: C/River Assembly confirms State Electoral Commission members

LG Election: C/River Assembly confirms State Electoral Commission members

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…

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Are we in military rule? Cross Riverians react to Govt’s banning of Civil/Public Servants from using WhatsApp

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…

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Details Seeking To Create An Independent Electoral Body To  Conduct Local  Government Elections Is Out

Details Seeking To Create An Independent Electoral Body To  Conduct Local  Government Elections Is Out

Senate President, Chief Godswill Akpabio For The Record ! Details have been released on the new bill the Senate introduced on Thursday seeking to create an independent electoral body charged with the responsibility of conducting local government council elections. The bill with titled ; “Local Government Independent Electoral Commission (Establishment) Bill, 2024 (SB. 531)”, was…

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Over 100,000 protesters take to Democratic National Convention in Chicago

The protests in Chicago for the Democratic National Convention have begun as 100,000 protesters are expected to show up. Democrats have installed walls around the convention despite previously telling Americans that “walls don’t work.” “We’ve watched all morning as they have started to bring in more metal fencing, more barricades, and these snowploughs have been…

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