CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State House of Assembly has summoned one Ejim John Ogbeche, a social media content creator from Bekwarra LGA to appear before it and explain his allegation that Hon. Omang C. Omang (Bekwarra) and other Cross River Lawmakers earn N6.8m (six million, eight hundred thousand naira) monthly. The House adopted…
CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State House of Assembly Finance and Appropriation Committee Chairman, Hon. Okon Owuna, has reiterated the need for members of the newly reconstituted committee to work in unity to achieve expected results. Hon. Owuna, who represents Akamkpa 1 State Constituency, was speaking during the maiden meeting of the Commitee held…
CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – As part of this year’s Children’s Day celebration, a 10-year-old girl, Treasure Ikpi Eyong, has served as the 24-hour Member representing Yakurr 1 State Constituency in the Cross River State House of Assembly. Hon. Eyong, in a heartfelt message, expressed her gratitude for the rare opportunity to experience legislative leadership, noting it…
CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Special Assistant to the Governor of Cross River State on Nursing, Mr Coco-Bassey Esu, has charged student nurses and midwives to uphold the noble values of the profession and ensure it remains a beacon of hope and healing for future generations. Mr Esu made the call during the maiden edition of…
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 –…
CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – As Nigeria celebrates Children’s Day, the Commissioner representing Cross River State on the board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Rt. Hon. Orok Otu Duke, has called on leaders and citizens alike to prioritise the welfare and empowerment of Nigerian children. In a message commemorating the annual event, Duke highlighted the…
CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – In a major push to revitalise the coffee sector, the Cross River State Government has announced the distribution of one million high-yielding Arabica and Robusta coffee seedlings to farmers across the state at a subsidised rate of N1,000 per seedling. The initiative, led by the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation Development, is…
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…
OGOJA (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State Water, Sanitation and Health (WASH) Media Network has inducted new members to aid pilot the activities of the programme in the state. The inauguration, which was held on Friday, 23rd May 2025, in Ogoja, saw five new members added to the fold, while one person renewed her membership….
CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – In its efforts towards improving food security, the State House of Assembly recently passed the Cross River State Irrigations and Dams Authority Bill 2025 into law. The bill is aimed at conceptualising, designing, procuring, managing and regulating irrigation, dams and reservoirs with a view to ensuring optimal performance and efficient use of…