By Our Reporter CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Rt. Hon. Otuekong Orok Otu Duke, Cross River State representative on the board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), has lauded Governor Bassey Edet Otu for what he described as an exceptional display of statesmanship in recognising all former elected governors of the state. Governor Otu, during a…
By Our Reporter CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State Government has kicked off its annual free transportation programme for the Christmas season, offering residents, visitors and tourists 31 days of cost-free travel across the state. The initiative, flagged off on Monday in Calabar by the Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, is part of…
By Our Reporter BAKASSI (CONVERSEER) – The closing ceremony of the maiden Governor Otu’s Bakassi Grassroot Cup is set to receive high-profile guests this Sunday, November 30, 2025, as the Deputy Governor of Cross River State, Rt. Hon. (Dr) Peter Odey, and the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Hon. Chief (Dr) Emmanuel Ironbar, have…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Governor Bassey Otu has approved the appointment of five sports enthusiasts into the Cross River State Sports Commission. The appointments were contained in a release signed by Prof. Anthony Owan-Enoh, Secretary to the State Government (SSG), on 24th November 2025, with reference number: ‘Our Ref: SSG/GSA/102/VOL.VI/101.’ According to the…
By Odey Ojeka CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Football is really back in one of the South South states where it started, and after two rounds of action in the 2025 Cross River State Governor’s Cup, this is how the table looks: Group A: Bekwarra United top with 4 points, followed by Yala United (2 points), Boki United…
By Our Reporter ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has been honoured with the Best Governor in Agriculture and Food Security at the 2025 Africa Food Heroes Awards. The event which held Thursday at the Shehu Musa Yar’adua Centre in Abuja was in recognition of Governor Otu’s administration’s significant contributions to…
By Kingsley Agim CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has directed the cancellation of the 2025 Agbokim Waterfalls Green Marathon, following what he described as the “prevailing national security realities” requiring cautious action and responsible planning. Announcing the decision, the Secretary to the Government of the State, Prof. Anthony Owan-Enoh, said…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has approved the appointment of 12 distinguished professionals into the boards and management teams of the State Road Fund and the Rural Access Road Authority. According to a statement by Mr Linus Obogo, Chief Press Secretary/Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, on…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, has approved the immediate dissolution of the Local Government Service Commission Board over job scandal. According to a statement signed by Linus Obogo, Chief Press Secretary/Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Governor, on Monday, 17th November 2025, the…
By Kingsley Agim CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Cross River State governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu has officially unveiled the 2025 Carnival Mascot and the newly established Carnival Calabar Diaspora Band. The unveiling, performed by the Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, took place during the Second Dry Run, held at the popular Eleven Eleven Roundabout. Calabar…
