By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State Representative on the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Board, Rt. Hon. Orok Duke, PhD, on Saturday, joined other dignitaries at the wedding ceremony of Francis Edem Bassey, son of Governor Bassey Edet Otu. The colourful event, held at the Sacred Heart Cathedral, Egerton, Calabar, witnessed…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Governor Bassey Otu has approved the appointment of Surveyor Efiom Edem Ekpenyong as Secretary of the State Land Use and Allocation Committee (LUAC). Ekpenyong replaces Mr Obase Ekaba, who recently retired from service. According to a statement by Linus Obogo, Chief Press Secretary/Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to…
By Tony Nezianya Riyadh, November 10, 2025 – Team Nigeria to the 6th Islamic Games in Saudi Arabia has so far raked in six medals, made up of three Gold. The three gold came through, a 58kg, Rafiatu Lawal, who so far had been outstanding in the Games. She swept all available gold medals in…
By Anietie Akpan Women in Obung community in Akamkpa Local Government Area (LGA) of Cross River State have decried the continuous neglect of their community by mining companies operating in their area. The women who bared their minds at a one day Community Dialogue programme under, “Climate Justice Education for Women in Mining Communities: Promoting…
By Joe Udo OGBOMOSHO (CONVERSEER) – A group of students of Soun High School, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, have allegedly beaten their teacher, Mr Fatai Adegoke, leading to his tragic death. Adegoke reportedly died after being brutally attacked by his own students while trying to stop them from gambling during school hours. According to SaharaReporters, Adegoke…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Activists under the umbrella of RevolutionNow have elected new executives in Cross River State to champion a better Nigeria and a free civic space engagement. The congress, which held on Saturday under the supervision of the Centre Planning Committee (CPC), was chaired by Engr. Segun Damilare, elected seven executives…
BISHKEK (NAN, CONVERSEER) – Nigeria’s Alade Ajibade has made history at the 2025 World Sambo Championships in Bishkek, Uzbekistan, becoming the first African to win a medal in blind Sambo. Competing in the men’s -98kg category on Saturday, Ajibade secured a bronze medal in his debut international tournament. His feat marked a milestone for adaptive…
By Frank Ulom MANCHESTER (CONVERSEER) – Jeremy Doku delivered a sensational performance on Sunday as Manchester City cruised to a 3–0 victory over Liverpool in a Premier League clash that showcased the Belgian winger at his very best. Doku tormented Liverpool’s defence from the outset, leaving right-back Conor Bradley struggling to contain his pace and…
Officials and participants at the training workshop. By Anietie Akpan A Non Governmental Organization, “Save The Earth Initiative” weekend organized a training workshop on capacity building on forest Management education for communities in Akpabuyo local government area of cross river state According to the project coordinator, Victoria Ukpong, she said the training has become necessary…
By Kingsley Agim CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has described the formal return of the Tinapa Business and Leisure Resort to the state government as “a battle fought and won for all Cross Riverians,” marking what he called a new dawn for the state’s economy. Speaking at the handover…
