By Frank Ulom ODUKPANI (CONVERSEER) – The Chairman of Odukpani Local Government Area, Rt. Hon. Ukpong Etim Asido, has suspended two aides over their social media activities. Converseer reports that the two aides, Mr Kelvin Bassey Okon (Non-Statutory Special Assistant to the Chairman) and Mr Edet Ekpo Okon (Official Personal Assistant to the Council Secretary),…
Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. By Anietie Akpan The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division on Monday, affirmed the suspension of the Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan by the Senate . The appellate court held that, the Senate has power to discipline any erring member and that, in the instant case, Natasha’s fundamental right was never breached as…
Dr. Betta Edu (right) presenting one of the locally made souvenirs to the 111th Mayor of New York City, Eric Adams. By Anietie Akpan The former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu on Sunday hosted the 111th Mayor of New York City, Eric Adams, suing for a stronger and holistic US…
Gov. Bassey Otu. By Anietie Akpan Magistrate Courts in Cross River State have remained under lock and keys as Magistrates in the State on Monday, February 9, commenced an indefinite strike action. The Magistrates had in a communiqué issued at the end of a General Congress of the Magistrates Association of Nigeria (MAN), Cross River…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Cross River State magistrates have today, 9 February 2026, commanded an indefinite strike following Governor Bassey Otu-led government’s failure to address an eight-point demand. Converseer reports that the directive for the industrial action was contained in a bulletin (Bulletin No. 3) dated Monday, 9 February 2026, and issued by…
