By Itam Offor Cross River Lawmakers have confirmed Governor Bassey Otu’s nominees for appointment as Chairman and Commissioners of the State House of Assembly Service Commission. Those confirmed were; Hon. Victor Okon as Chairman, Barr. Leonard Anyogo as Commissioner 1, Mr Ayamba Akanya Asigbe as Commissioner 2, Mrs Mary Eraye as Commissioner 3, and Mr…
A 25-year-old man, Mr Aniedi Mfon, has been convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for raping an 8-year-old in Calabar, Cross River State. CONVERSEER learned that Mfon was convicted by the Cross River State High Court sitting in Calabar on Tuesday morning, 7th May 2024. Delivering the judgment, the Judge, Hon. Justice Blessing Egwu who…
Cross River State workers have commended Governor Bassey for increasing the minimum living wage from the stipulated N30,000 to N40,000 for public and civil servants. In their profound gratitude on Monday in Calabar, the workers the increment is a relief amidst the current economic challenges plaguing the country. They appealed to the Governor to make…
The President of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) Alumni, Dr Inyali Peter, has released a statement regarding the suspension of the Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Augustine Angba. CONVERSEER reports that Prof. Angba was suspended on Monday by the University’s Governing Council for alleged gross misconduct. In a statement signed by him…
By Efio-Ita Nyok 1. The engagement and subsequent traditional marriage ceremony between the duo of Comedienne Wofai Fada of Ugep in Yakurr and Taiwo Olakitan Cole of the Cole Family of Victoria Island in Lagos is one of the most debated issues in Nigeria as I write. 2. This is because, the biological father of…
