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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 University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) School of Health Information Management (SHIM) has held its maiden induction and oath-taking ceremony for graduating students of the institution. The ceremony, which was held on Wednesday at the hospital’s conference hall, marks a significant milestone in the school’s history, which was established 32 years…
CALABAR (CONVERSEER) The Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem has appointed the Member representing Akamkpa 1 State Constituency, Hon. Okon Nyong Owuna, as the Chairman of the House Committee on Finance and Appropriation. The Speaker, who announced the appointment during plenary, stated that the appointment will further strengthen…
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) – The Cross River State House of Assembly has passed into Law, the Cross River State Diaspora Commission bill 2025. The bill is to establish the Cross River State Diaspora Commission (CRIDCOM) as well as provide for the engagement of Cross Riverians in the Diaspora towards the overall socio-economic, cultural and political development…
CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Health workers in Cross River State have completed plans to commence strike in seven days time, beginning from today, 14th May 2025. This follows the 7-day ultimatum issued by the Joint Action Committee of Health Sector Unions in the state on 9th May and jointly signed on 13th May by heads of…
CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Justices Ijeoma Ojukwu and Rosemary Oghoghorie Dugbo of the Federal High Court Calabar have convicted and sentenced nine fraudsters to jail. The convicts are: Nsofor Charles Ochiabutor, Aneikan Monday Akpan, Igwe Greg, Ubong Emmanuel and Columba Chukwubuikem David. Others are: Edet Christopher Asuquo, Justice Chinonso, David Sunday Aniete and Fidelis Andrew Effiom….
OBUDU (CONVERSEER) – The Executive Chairman of Obudu Local Government, Hon. (Amb.) Peter Undiandeye, has officially assented to five newly passed bylaws, enacting them as part of the council’s legal framework for enforcement and policy implementation. Signing the bylaws in his office on Monday, in the presence of the Leader of the Legislative Assembly, Hon….