Allowing ADC to Participate in 2027 General Elections Would Overcrowd Ballot Papers – Ex-Legislators
By Joe Udo The National Forum of Former Legislators (NFFL) is seeking the deregistration of…
Another Convoy Allegedly Knocks Man to Death in Cross River
By Frank Ulom Barely 20 days after a Governor’s convoy knocked and killed a security personnel in Calabar, Cross River State, another convoy belonging to one of the politicians have allegedly knocked and killed a man in Bekwarra Local Government Area of the state. The incident, Converseer learned, happened on Thursday night in Nyanya Ulim,…
Court Jails 55-Year-Old Man for One Year for Trafficking 15-Year-Old Girl for Sexual Exploitation in Cross River
By Frank Ulom A 55-year-old man, Etteokon Ntuen, has been jailed for one year for trafficking in Cross River State. Converseer learned that Ntuen was convicted and sentenced on Thursday by a court sitting in Calabar, for receiving and harbouring a 15-year-old girl through deception and abuse of her position of vulnerability for the purpose…
Cross River Solicitor General Honoured After 33 Years of Service
By Mary Kijie The Ministry of Justice, Cross River State, celebrated its Solicitor General and Permanent Secretary, Barrister Anthony Okon Effiom, with the presentation of gifts and tributes as he marked his birthday and retirement after 33 years in service. In their separate presentations, Barr. Simeon Abi, Director of Commercial Law, described him as a…
2027: Youth Group Endorses Oden Ewa, Dan Obo, 12 Others
By Frank Ulom A youth group, Cross River State Youths in Politics for Good Governance and Leadership, has endorsed 14 aspirants, including Hon. Oden Ewa and Comr. Dan Obo, ahead of the 2027 general elections. The group Chairman, Amb. Jerry Odey, while briefing journalists at the Ernest Etim Bassey NUJ Press Centre, on Tuesday in…
Google Doodle Recognises Labour Day 2026
By Frank Ulom This annual Doodle recognises Labour Day 2026. It shows how people around the world care about workers (labourers) because without them, we won’t have what we have today. About the Labour Day 2026 Doodle In honour of Labour Day, this Doodle recognises the workers and advocates who helped shape the modern workplace….
FCE Provost Utubaku Hands Over Rehabilitated ETF 2002 Block (EB) to Dean Orim Under 2025 TETFUND Intervention
The atmosphere within the College grounds carried a quiet sense of accomplishment as staff and administrators gathered to witness a significant milestone, the formal handover of the rehabilitated ETF 2002 Block (EB), a project executed under the 2025 TETFund Maintenance Intervention. For years, the ETF Block had stood as a vital academic structure, though time…
Robbers Steal Holy Communion from Church
Robbers have allegedly stolen a monstrance containing the Blessed Sacrament (Holy Communion) from St. Mulumba Parish, Wetheral Road, Owerri, Imo State, says the Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri on Thursday. The Archdiocesan Chancellor/Secretary, Rev. Fr. Patrick C. Mbarah, disclosed this in a letter addressed to priests, religious and the laity of the Owerri Archdiocese. Mbarah described…
C’River North 2027: Legor Idagbo Steps Down for Jarigbe Agom
By Frank Ulom The former House of Representatives member representing Obudu/Bekwarra/Obanliku Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. Legor Idagbo, has terminated his Senatorial race for Cross River North ahead of 2027. Idagbo did so by stepping down for the incumbent, Sen. Jarigbe Agom, who is vying for a second term of a four-year tenure. According to The…
Ayade’s Presidential Invite and the Politics of Unity in Cross River
By Inyali Peter, PhD In an unusual departure from established practice, Linus Obogo, the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Bassey Otu, yesterday issued a public statement announcing a presidential invitation extended to former Governor Ben Ayade. Ayade, currently an aspirant for the Cross River North Senatorial seat under the ruling Progressive Congress, APC, had been…
Police Arrest 26-Year-Old Robbery Suspect, Recover Firearm in Calabar
By Frank Ulom The Cross River State Police Command has arrested a 26-year-old male suspect, Daniel Saviour, in connection with an alleged case of armed robbery, assault occasioning harm, and unlawful possession of a firearm in Calabar, Cross River State. According to a statement by ASP Sunday Eitokpah, Police Public Relations Officer in the state,…
