Heavy rainfall on Friday, October 20, 2023, wreaked havoc in the Calabar metropolis, causing flooding and leaving commuters stranded. CONVERSEER gathered that the rain which started with heavy breeze at about 8pm flooded most parts of the Cross River State capital. Vehicle owners had to abandon their vehicles, especially in flood-prone areas. Business owners were…
Former Secretary to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Dr George Ekpungu has charged the newly appointed Secretary, Mr Muhammad Hammajoda, to be loyal to the EFCC and the Executive Chairman. He gave the charge on Friday, October 20, 2023, while handing over to the new Secretary. According to him, loyalty to the Commission,…
Niger Delta Congress Demands Control of Sheikh Gumi Over Religious Comment
The Cross River Fire Service has disclosed that grounded equipment was the reason why it could not respond to calls to put out the fire that engulfed shops in the Hewett area of the popular Watt Market, in Calabar. The assertion was made by Mr Peter Ewona, Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the service during…
The State House of Assembly has confirmed Rt. Hon. George O’benEtchi as the Chairman of the Cross River Forestry Commission. The unanimous decision follows his appointment by Governor Sen. Prince Bassey Otu on September 21, 2023. In a session that received widespread acceptance for O’benEtchi from lawmakers, having been a two-term member of the Assembly,…
