Commercial drivers in Calabar, the capital of Cross River State, have increased their transportation fares. CONVERSEER gathered that the new fare increment is for certain routes within the Calabar metropolis. According to a memo signed by All Drivers plying the below routes, the new transportation fare will take effect from Monday, 20th May 2024. READ…
A Civil Society Organisation (CSO), Stand to End Rape Initiative has called for the full implementation of the Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Law in states against Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) cases. The group made the call during a Two Day Workshop on the implementation of the VAPP Law…
By Our Reporter The Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem was in attendance at the general meeting of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures in Abuja on Thursday. The meeting focused on various issues related to good governance and national development. One of the key points discussed…
The activities of an Enugu-based business tycoon, Chief Henry Okechukwu, have caused an uproar in the community of Bendeghe-Affi in Ikom Local Government Area of Cross River State as over 100 youths take to the street. The activities of Okechukwu, CONVERSEER gathered include illegal exploitation of iron ore and timber logging from the community forest,…
By Our Reporter During the 25th Anniversary ceremony of Self Help Africa (SHA), formerly United Purpose, held in Abuja, the Executive Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Prince Bassey Edet Otu, reiterated his administration’s commitment to delivering essential amenities like clean and portable water to rural dwellers in the state. Represented by the Vice Chairman/CEO…
