By Frank Ulom Former Senator representing Cross River South Senatorial District, Senator Gershom Bassey, has described the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway as a transformative project capable of changing the economic fortunes of Cross River State if completed as planned. Speaking during a media chat, the frontline member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) said the multi-billion-naira…
By Odey Ojeka Troops of the Nigerian Army have been deployed to Ugep and Idomi communities in Yakurr LGA to restore peace and prevent further escalation of the renewed communal crisis. On ground, the soldiers are engaging both communities, urging residents to lay down their weapons and avoid confrontation with security personnel. “We are here…
By Henry Obetta The Special Adviser to the Governor of Cross River State on General Duties, Dr. Ekpenyong Akiba, has credited Governor Bassey Otu’s strategic relationship with the Presidency as the driving force behind the increasing number of federal projects in the state. Speaking in Calabar while reacting to the Federal Government’s newly unveiled National…
TWO YEARS OF PURPOSEFUL LEADERSHIP AND SHARED PROGRESS: A STATE WIDE BROADCAST BY HIS EXCELLENCY, THE GOVERNOR OF CROSS RIVER STATE, SEN. PRINCE BASSEY EDET OTU ON THE OCCASION OF HIS SECOND YEAR IN OFFICE – MAY 29, 2025. My Dear Fellow Cross Riverians,With a heart full of gratitude and a deep sense of responsibility,…
The former lawmaker representing Obubra II State Constituency in the Cross River State House of Assembly, Dr Elucate Ekom, has described Governor Bassey Otu’s leadership award as a testament to good leadership. Dr Ekom stated this in a heartfelt message obtained by CONVERSEER on Wednesday, following the conferment of the prestigious Michael Okpara Award to…
The Special Adviser to Governor Bassey Otu on Inter-Party Affairs on Women Affairs, Hon. Nkoyo Otu, has been accused of diverting 300 bags of rice meant for the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC). According to a source, Hon. Otu was given 450 bags of rice to give to IPAC but she only gave them 150, diverting…
In a time when hunger is striking hard on Nigerians and the poor are clamouring for crumbs, Governor Bassey Otu’s Special Assistant on APC Support Groups, Clement Asanye, has been accused of stealing palliatives meant for support groups. The accusation was made by Chief Samuel Egba, an Aspirant for the APC National Youth Leader, on…
The ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, yesterday announced the appointment of six governors as zonal coordinators of the party in the six geopolitical zones. Cross River State Governor, Sen. Bassey Otu, who’s the only APC Governor in South-South, was appointed as his zone’s coordinator. Yobe State Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, Kaduna State Governor, Sen….
