By Frank Ulom While residents of Calabar, Cross River State, are yet to count their losses following the torrential rainstorm that swept across the city 10 days ago, another rainstorm has destroyed properties worth several million in Obanliku Local Government Area of the state. Over 100 houses are said to be affected. The rainstorm which…
By Converseer Reporter The Court of Appeal Abuja Division, has ordered a former deputy governor of Edo State, Godwins Adebayo, to face the contempt proceedings filed against him for not obeying a valid order of the Federal High Court, Abuja. Another former deputy governor of the state, Philip Shaibu and the State Assembly, after obtaining…
By Ikoke Egbe Across the world today, governments are increasingly judged not just by the promises they make, but by the results they deliver. And those results can only be measured through credible statistics, effective monitoring systems, and evidence-based decision-making. Strong statistical systems are therefore indispensable to good governance, accountability, prudent resource allocation, and sustainable…
By Ekanem Faith The Cross River State Commissioner for Power and Renewable Energy, Prince Eka Williams, has described electricity as the “oxygen of every business,” underscoring its vital role in economic survival and growth. Speaking during a courtesy visit by the Nigerian Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (NIEEE) at his office in Calabar, Williams…
By Amarachi Eneji Traditional rulers representing all 286 villages in Akamkpa Local Government Area have declared their full support for the Cross River State Government’s ongoing effort to profile mining and quarry operations across their communities. The endorsement came during an interactive session with the Commissioner for Mineral Resources, Ntufam Effiom-Ekaha Otu, held recently at…
