By Our Reporter Governor Bassey Otu has signed the ‘Peoples First’ Budget of N296,985 631,978, 1k into law. The event, which happened on Friday in the temporary office of the Governor’s Office in Calabar, has the economic sector topping with N104,986,870,898.59 billion. Governor Otu when presenting the estimates to the State House of Assembly on…
By Frank Ulom Against all odds, Calas Vegas Band has emerged as the winner of the 2023 Carnival Calabar, after edging six other bands. This was disclosed by the organisers of the carnival on Friday morning at the UJ Esuene Stadium, Calabar. Seasons favourite, Passion 4 Band came second while Seagull Band came third. The…
By Frank Ulom Kidnappers have raided a community in Cross River State, killing a baby and abducting two persons barely three days after a tragic incident befell the area. The incident, CONVERSEER learned happened on Thursday morning in Nde 3 Corners, Ikom Local Government, the same community where Youth Leader, Akpang Ayambem was killed and…
By Our Reporter Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State on Wednesday, conferred awards of recognition/honours on 10 indigenes of the state who have distinguished themselves in public office. Those honoured at the well-attended event are Sen. John Owan-Enoh, Minister of Sports; Dr Betta Edu, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs; Justice Jane Inyang, Justice of the…
By Itam Ofor The Cross River State House of Assembly has passed the 2024 Appropriation Bill of N296,985,631,978.01 into law. The State Governor, Senator Prince Bassey Otu had on October 26, 2024 presented the budget estimates of N250,564,235,077.05 christened, “The People’s First Budget” to the Assembly for consideration and passage. The passage of the bill…
