By Chris Thompson Zimbabwe’s electoral commission has said no opposition candidate was allowed to contest the Saturday Parliamentary by-election because of a ban. The commission posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday that: “Polling stations opened at 07:00 (05:00 GMT) in areas where by-elections are being held, and voters are already queuing up to cast…
By Chris Thompson To embark on a bilateral deal to eliminate passport requirements, Zimbabwe and Botswana have introduced a visa-free deal for each other’s citizens. The deal, CONVERSEER learned was to foster a new era of unrestricted travel between the two nations. According to Africanews, the announcement comes as part of a broader trend across…
By Chris Thompson The former Prime Minister of Burundi, Alain-Guillaume Bunyoni has been sentenced to life in prison. CONVERSEER learned that Bunyoni was sentenced on Friday by the Burundi’s Supreme Court. According to Africanews, Bunyoni was convicted on charges including attempting to overthrow the government, illicit enrichment and destabilising the economy, a judicial source said….
By Frank Ulom Governor Bassey Otu has approved the establishment of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS). This was part of the key resolutions of the 18th meeting of the Cross River State Executive Council held on Wednesday 6th December 2023. Accordingly, the decision for the establishment of the…
By Frank Ulom Members of the legitimate Etuboms Traditional Rulers’ Council have faulted the proclamation of Governor Bassey Otu to affirm Edidem Okpon Okon Abasi V as the valid Obong of Calabar, saying Etubom Anthony Asuquo Ani is the new and legitimate Obong of Calabar. The legitimate Etuboms are, HRH Etubom Essien Ekpenyong Efiok (Chairman),…
By Matthew Okache The Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem, has urged the State’s Assembly Members to support Sen. Prince Bassey Otu’s development plan, which is deeply entwined with the “People’s First Budget, noting that the “N250 billion budget, revealed on October 26, 2023, is evidence of the…
By Frank Ulom Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu has appointed Barr. Ewa Aye Henshaw as the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO Equity and Investment Company Limited. Equity and Investment Company Limited is owned by the Government of Cross River State. According to a statement by Emmanuel Ogbeche, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor on…
By Chris Thompson The President of Guinea-Bissau, General Umaro Sissoco Embalo has said an attempted coup d’etat prevented him from returning to the country from Dubai. CONVERSEER learned that President Embalo was in Dubai for the COP28 climate conference when the unrest between members of the National Guard and special forces of the presidential guard…
By Mo Isa CONVERSEER brings to you the highlights from the Federal Executive Council, FEC held a meeting on Monday (27 Nov. 2023). – Eight new Permanent Secretaries who were recently appointed after successfully scaling the Federal Civil Service selection process were sworn in by President Bola Tinubu. – Approval of N27.5 trillion as the…
By Victor Udu The Cross River State Government has called for effective collaboration from key stakeholders to bolster ongoing efforts meant to curtail the alarming rate of Gender Violence, especially against women and the girl child around the state. The State Commissioner, Ministry of Women Affairs, Hon. Edema Irom, made the call while addressing stakeholders…