Calabar, Cross River State – A suspected mechanic rams customer’s car to fence in Calabar, Cross River State capital. According to eyewitnesses, the incident happened on Thursday morning at Mary Slessor Roundabout. One of the eyewitnesses, who spoke under anonymity, told CONVERSEER that the driver, suspected to be a mechanic, lost control of the white…
Calabar, Cross River State – As the November 2 local government elections approach in Cross River State, Rt. Hon. Orok Duke, the state’s NDDC Representative, has called on Cross Riverians to participate actively by voting for their preferred candidates. Speaking with journalists, Duke emphasised the importance of these elections as a crucial opportunity to select…
Calabar, Cross River State – Governor Bassey Otu declares Thursday and Friday public holidays in Cross River State. According to a statement by Governor Otu’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr Nsa Gill, on Wednesday, Thursday, 31st October, and Friday, 1st November, public holidays are due to the 2024 Local Government election held on 2nd November across…
Calabar, Cross River State – Residents of Waddel Street in Calabar South witnessed a shocking incident on Wednesday as a landlord, identified only as Obong Ete, was publicly flogged by his tenants and neighbours. The 30-something-year-old bachelor was reportedly beaten with horsewhips, canes, and even wooden planks in what locals describe as a response to…
Ikom, October 29, 2024 – In preparation for the upcoming local government elections in Cross River State on November 2, 2024, Governor Bassey Otu officially launched the All Progressives Congress, APC campaign, emphasising a commitment to grassroots development. Represented by Deputy Governor Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, PhD, the flag-off ceremony was held on Sunday at…
