CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State College of Commissioners, class of 2023, has endorsed Governor Bassey Otu and his Deputy for a second term. The Commissioners, heading over 30 ministries, carried out the endorsement on Monday at the Ministry of Women Affairs office, Calabar. They mentioned the numerous projects – completed and ongoing –…
OGOJA (CONVERSEER) – Journalists in Cross River State have made a heartfelt appeal to Governor Bassey Otu to promptly sign the Water Bill of 2024, which was recently passed by the State House of Assembly. Speaking as representatives of the WASH Media Network, the group expressed concern that months have passed since the bill’s approval…
CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State Political Network (CRISPON), a support group under the All Progressives Congress (APC), has organised a mega rally endorsing Governor Bassey Otu and President Bola Tinubu for re-election in 2027. The rally is part of a series of recent endorsements by party stakeholders in Cross River State. Held at…
By Joseph Abasi-Abasi CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State chapter of the Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has reaffirmed its support for Governor Bassey Otu, passing a resounding vote of confidence in recognition of what it described as his “legendary and enviable” achievements in office. The declaration was made on Friday at a high-level…
CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu has unveiled ‘Traces of Time’ as the theme for the 2025 Carnival Calabar, marking its 20 years of existence. The unveiling was held on Thursday at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, This year marks the 20th anniversary of the renowned carnival that prides itself on being…
CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, has officially inaugurated the Cross River State Diaspora Commission (CRIDCOM) in a significant step to engage Cross Riverians abroad in state policies and development projects. Speaking during the inauguration on Tuesday in his temporary office in Calabar, Governor Otu emphasised the critical role…
CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – In a major move to improve the ease of doing business and land administration in Cross River State, Governor Bassey Edet Otu has announced the full digitalisation and fast-tracking of the Certificate of Occupancy (C-of-O) issuance process. Governor Otu made this achievement public on Monday during a courtesy and presentation visit by…
CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Cross River State Governor Bassey Edet Otu has signed three significant laws aimed at improving infrastructure, regulating the gaming industry, and enhancing social welfare in the state. The newly assented laws include the Cross River State Road Maintenance Agency (Amendment) Law, 2025, the Cross River State Lotteries and Gaming Agency Law, 2025,…
CALABAR – The neighbours of Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, have been in darkness for six months due to a faulty transformer. According to the residents of Ekorinim, Calabar, especially those living around the Governor’s house, the last time they saw electricity was in November 2024. Efforts have been made by the residents,…
A SOLIDARITY MESSAGE FROM HIS EXCELLENCY, SENATOR (PRINCE) BASSEY EDET OTU, GOVERNOR OF CROSS RIVER STATE, ON THE COMMEMORATION OF WORKERS’ DAY PROTOCOL: My dear brothers and sisters in labour, On this glorious day, when the first sun of May rises with golden splendour over the lush hills and tranquil waters of our beloved Cross River State, I…
