By Etim Etim The International Press Institute (IPI) is a global organization that champions press freedom and promotes quality journalism. Founded in 1950, the IPI has members from over 120 countries, including editors, reporters and media executives who share the common goal of defending freedom. Musikilu Mojeed of Premium Times is the President of IPI…
By Odey Ojeka UGEP (CONVERSEER) – Yakurr Local Government Council has issued a special invitation to its distinguished councillors, appointees, staff, and the wider Yakurr community to join Executive Chairman, Hon. Yibala Igri Inyang, and his family, as they mourn the passing of his beloved mother, Late Mma Paulina Igri Inyang, aged 87. The funeral…
By Collin Rugg NEW YORK (CONVERSEER) – Internet users have raised over $1.2 million for an 88-year-old US Army veteran, Ed Bambas, to help him retire after his pension was wiped out. Bambas lost his wife 7 years ago and is now working 40 hours a week to make ends meet. The veteran retired from…
Gov. Umo Eno, his deputy, Senator Akon Eyakenyi with the delegation led by the CNS, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas during the courtesy visit. By Anietie Akpan A new naval base is to be established at the Ibeno axis in Akwa Ibom State. The development is to boost further safety of maritime infrastructure in the State….
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Government of Cross River State has reiterated its total ban on the shooting of knockouts, bangers and fireworks in the state. This was disclosed in a press statement issued by Erasmus Ekpang PhD, Commissioner for Information, on 1st December 2025. According to the statement with reference number, Ref:…
By Frank Ulom UYO (CONVERSEER) – The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, has signed an executive order banning masquerade activities on the streets across Akwa Ibom. Converseer reports that Eno signed the order on Wednesday, 3 December 2025, in the presence of the state’s Commissioner of Police, CP Mohammed Azare, among others….
By Orok Otu Duke Once upon a time, “Ekpo Anyokho, Ekpe, Ekpo Ekoong, Abon, Ekang and Akata were employed for local governance, law, order, and social justice, across a wide representation of levels and institutions of government in Ibibioland. With the imposition of colonial rule in Ibibioland from 1885 onward, the Europeans retained aspects of…
By Our Reporter CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Rt. Hon. Otuekong Orok Otu Duke, Cross River State representative on the board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), has lauded Governor Bassey Edet Otu for what he described as an exceptional display of statesmanship in recognising all former elected governors of the state. Governor Otu, during a…
By Our Reporter CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Cross River State Representative on the Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Rt. Hon. Otuekong Orok Duke, PhD, has called for inter-agency collaboration between government and partners, to curtail the spread of HIV/AIDS. In a message to commemorate the 2025 World AIDS Day, Orok expressed deep concerns…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State Government has issued a strong warning to individuals and groups involved in illegal mining and related activities linked to rising security concerns across the state. The Commissioner for Lands, Chief Felix Idem, in an official statement on Wednesday, said the government is taking decisive measures…
