The Government of Cross River State has released an 8-day timetable for free medical outreach for residents of the state. According to a release by Dr Henry Ayuk, Commissioner for Health, at the weekend, the free medical outreach is in collaboration with Sharing Hope Medical Mission, USA, and will be carried out at the General…
By Thomas Wonah Abstract: This paper examines the challenges, opportunities, and future directions for enhancing democratic governance in Cross River State, Nigeria. Despite progress, democratic governance faces threats from weak institutions, electoral violence, socioeconomic disparities, and corruption. To strengthen democratic governance, this paper recommends institutional reforms, civic engagement, economic development strategies, and anti-corruption measures. Local…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released the guidelines for the conduct of primaries for the selection of candidates for the 2024 Local Government election in Cross River State. ELECTORAL GUIDELINES FOR THE CONDUCT OF PRIMARIES FOR THE 2024 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION PREAMBLE Whereas; (i) By section 7 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has officially distributed 18,653 bags of 10kg rice donated by the Bank of Industry (BOI) and 50 tons of humanitarian relief aid from the Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to 16 beneficiary states across Nigeria. The Director General NEMA, Mrs Zubaida Umar, handed over the items to…
When you talk of superhero characters and films in Nigeria, you immediately think of the US, but Urenna Amadi, a film director, is changing that narrative, becoming the first person in the country to achieve that feat. Born on 27th November, Amadi, a multi-talented sculptor, artist, comic book writer, publisher, and filmmaker, has made a…
Governor Siminalayi Fubara has defied Nyesom Wike and the Court as he swore in 23 elected local government chairmen in Rivers State. CONVERSEER reports that the swearing-in took place on Sunday at the Executive Council Chamber of the Government House in Port Harcourt, the state capital. According to SaharaReporters, the event took place just hours…
