By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – As the world marks International Women’s Day 2026, tributes have been paid to Utibe Abasi Orok Bassey Duke, Special Assistant to Governor Bassey Otu on Gender Mainstreaming, for her contributions to women’s empowerment, youth mobilisation, and social advocacy in Cross River State. In a goodwill message issued to commemorate…
By Our Reporter KANO (CONVERSEER) – A group of women in Kano State has launched “Mata Zalla,” a female-only tricycle transport service designed to serve women while providing employment opportunities for female drivers. “Mata Zalla” translates to “exclusively women” in Hausa. Under the initiative, women operate the tricycles and transport only female passengers, creating a…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has called on stakeholders, community leaders and youths to take ownership of projects situated in their communities. The directive was given by the NDDC State Director for Cross River, Dr Daniel Ajunwa, during a “Capability Building Programme for Stakeholders Across the Niger Delta…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Government of Cross River State has announced a comprehensive ban on illegal mining across the state following a strategic meeting with critical stakeholders in the sector. The directive was given by the Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, on Thursday. The decisive directive, which takes immediate effect, exempts only operators…
…as state records 1,106 surgeries under health insurance scheme By AmanamHillary Umo-Udofia & Emma Akpabio UYO (CONVERSEER) – Akwa Ibom State has recorded 126,000 consultations, 1,106 surgeries and 1,012 vaginal deliveries under its State Health Insurance Scheme, as the administration of Governor Umo Eno continues to strengthen healthcare delivery across the state. At the February…
By Our Reporter ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The presidency has dismissed claims circulating on social media that kitchen staff at the Presidential Villa in Abuja were arrested over an alleged plot to poison President Bola Tinubu. Presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, addressed the reports in a post on his official X account on Sunday: “No Aso Rock…
By Frank Ulom TEHRAN (CONVERSEER) – 28 February 2026 will be marked as a day in history where the world stood still for the first time in the 21st century as missiles were flying up and down the airspace. The show of force between the United States of America, Israel and Iran led to the…
By Our Reporter CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – In a renewed drive to chart a course for the state and mentor a young generation of Cross River State youths, Jabari Media Communications, Publisher of Inside Cross River News Magazine, has packaged the 50 Most Influential Cross Riverians, with a 50-year economic forecast for the state. A well-tailored…
By Ovat Abeng AKWA (CONVERSEER) – The Honourable Minister of Works, Engr Dave Umahi, has expressed confidence that all the roads that will be constructed and reconstructed under President Bola Tinubu’s administration are expected to last for 100 years. Umahi expressed confidence on Saturday in Awka, the Anambra State capital, while speaking to journalists shortly…
By Our Reporter ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – President Bola Tinubu, has approved the immediate reconstruction of some federal roads in Niger State. They are, Mokwa–Bida Road of 120kms, the 63kms Mokwa–Makeri Road and the Bida–Lanbata Road of 123.5kms. The three projects totalling 306.5 kilometres will be reconstructed using reinforced concrete pavement to ensure durability and long-term…
