Deeper Analysis & Official Position of the Cross River South Consultative Forum (CRSCF) on the Disputed 76 Offshore Oil Wells Between Akwa Ibom and Cross River States

Editorial TeamAugust 19, 202504 mins

DEEPER ANALYSIS & OFFICIAL POSITION OF THE CROSS RIVER SOUTH CONSULTATIVE FORUM (CRSCF) On the Disputed 76 Offshore Oil Wells Between Akwa Ibom and Cross River State Dated: 18th August 2025 1. Overview of the Current Situation In recent weeks, the Government of Cross River State has renewed its campaign concerning the 76 offshore oil…

Ibom Air vs Emmanson: I was on the plane – Ogebe SAN narrates what happened

Editorial TeamAugust 14, 202506 mins

Ibom Air vs Emmanson: I was on the plane – Ogebe SAN narrates what happened By David Ogebe LAGOS (CONVERSEER) – So, I was on the infamous Ibom Air flight from Uyo to Lagos on 10 August 2025 at 1:20pm. I sat in seat 14B, the aisle seat on the left side of the emergency…

TikTok Mockery of Scholars: The bigger picture behind the laughs

Editorial TeamJuly 14, 2025July 14, 202503 mins

You offered a ₦500,000 camera job and said applicants must have a Master’s degree. They showed up. You filmed them. Then you edited the footage and turned their presence into a performance. The internet laughed.

Opinion

UNICAL VC’ship: Is South being petty?

Editorial TeamJune 13, 202505 mins

Barely six months (1st Dec. 2025) to the election of the new Vice-Chancellor (VC) of the University of Calabar (UNICAL), the media space has been crowded with all sorts of agitations, especially from the Southern Senatorial District of Cross River State, that, it is their turn.

Opinion

OPINION: UNICAL VC appointment should be based on merit not ethnicity and zoning

Editorial TeamJune 7, 202505 mins

CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The University of Calabar (UNICAL), established in 1975, is a foremost citadel of learning that prides itself in academic excellence and research. Over the years, the institution has been led by competent scholars who have contributed their quota towards the development of the institution. In UNICAL, the administration of the current VC,…

Opinion

Will Russia’s retaliation to Ukraine’s strategic drone strikes decisively end the conflict?

Editorial TeamJune 1, 202503 mins

Ukraine carried out strategic drone strikes on Sunday against several bases all across Russia that are known to house elements of its nuclear triad. This came a day before the second round of the newly resumed Russian-Ukrainian talks in Istanbul and less than a week after Trump warned Putin that “bad things..REALLY BAD” might soon…

Opinion

What Bong Duke of State Planning Commission didn’t tell Governor Otu

Editorial TeamMay 30, 202506 mins

When the Cross River State Government held its State Scorecard Anniversary event in Calabar on Thursday, it was intended to mark a milestone and a moment of reflection on the administration’s performance under Governor Bassey Otu. At the heart of this celebration was Dr Bong Duke, the Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of…

Opinion

Is “Balkanization” Back In The Cards For Syria?

Editorial TeamMay 24, 202503 mins

Russia and the US rarely agree on much, but their top diplomats just sounded the alarm about Syria, which should convince objective observers that there’s credence to their warnings. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that “The situation in the Middle East is particularly troubling, especially in Syria, where groups of radical militants commit real acts…

Opinion

Nigeria Destruction: The Hypocrisy of the Elites

Editorial TeamMay 23, 202504 mins

By Agbor Ndoma Agbor Nigeria stands at a crossroad; bleeding, sinking, suffocating and gasping for refresh air of leadership. A nation brimming with talent, rich in natural resources, and resilient in spirit is being slowly suffocated—not by external enemies, but by internal sycophancy, hypocrisy and decay. The decay of values, leadership, and accountability. At the…

Opinion

Do children of politicians in power make sense?, By Azu Ishiekwene

Editorial TeamApril 17, 202508 mins

As we move closer to 2027, the actions of the children of newsworthy politicians will be a valuable lens by which we try to view and understand the political space. We’ll wait to see how much this currency will shape the future. It’s understandable if you have not paid attention. I can’t help noticing because…