By Our Reporter Overview: The Allegations and Their Origin A storm of allegations involving fraud, conspiracy, and abuse of power has erupted in Ugep, Yakurr Local Government Area (LGA) of Cross River State. At the heart of the controversy is the sale of two unserviceable Matrac Caterpillar Generators, initially donated to the Ugep Community by…
Calabar, Nigeria – A broadcast journalist, Mr JoePaul Obi Osowo has been put behind bars by the Nigeria Police Force in Calabar, Cross River State capital. Converseer reports that Obi, who is a radio host at FAD 93.1 FM Calabar, was arrested on December 9 by officers from the Zone 6 Police Station, Calabar. The…
Calabar, Nigeria – The Calabar Division of the Industrial Court has declared the Cross River State Special Allowances Law No. 2, 2023, for some Public Office Holders Law unconstitutional, invalid, null and void and of no effect whatsoever. Converseer reports that the law stipulates special allowances to former Governors, Deputy Governors, Speakers and Deputy Speakers….
By Asuquo Cletus Calabar, Nigeria – The Cross River State Indigenous Gospel Ministers Forum has held its second edition of the State Thanksgiving Service. The well-attended service which took place on Saturday in Calabar, the State capital, brought together people from diverse backgrounds to thank God for His grace and blessings upon the State. The…
Bekwarra, Cross River – The Ada Bekwarra, Hon. Signor Omang, has commended Governor Bassey Otu for restoring electricity in the Local Government Area after 15 years of wallowing in darkness. The revered monarch who gave the commendation when the Think Cross River group led by Mr Edem Darlington visited him at his hometown at Gakem,…
