By Dianabasi Effiong The Super Eagles achieved a universal spread of 10 different scorers in their 15-goal haul in Group C of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying series, with only ace forward Victor Osimhen scoring more than once. According to Ademola Olajire, the spokesperson for the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), the lanky marksman scored…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Federal Commissioner representing Cross River State at the National Population Commission (NPC), Rt. Hon. Barr. Alex Ukam, has commended Governor Bassey Otu for his visionary leadership and remarkable achievements as he marks his 66th birthday. In a special goodwill message issued on Friday, Ukam praised Governor Otu for…
Dr Betta Edu (left) with Governor Bassey Otu. By Anietie Akpan Former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu has described Governor Bassey Otu as a beacon of hope and progress for Cross River state. In a message of felicitation signed by her, Edu said, “I join the good people of…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State Representative on the Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Rt. Hon. Chief Orok Otu Duke, PhD, has joined millions of well-wishers to celebrate the Governor of Cross River State, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu, on the occasion of his 66th birthday, describing him…
Former President of Henshaw Town Council (HTC) and a retired High Court Judge, Etubom (Justice) Charles Archibong, has given reasons he feels Henshaw Town community leaders of Calabar South should sheath their swords over the lingering crisis in the community. In a chat with our reporter, Etubom Archibong said he had been in the trenches,…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Senator representing Cross River North Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Distinguished Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe, has extended warm felicitations to the Governor of Cross River State, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu, on the occasion of his 66th birthday anniversary. In a goodwill message on Saturday, Senator Jarigbe…
By Joe Udo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – Nigeria’s Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has revealed that the country requires $1.2 billion over the next five years to bridge its financing gap and meet national gender equality and social inclusion targets. Speaking in Abuja during the annual general meeting and founder’s day celebration of the League…
By Kingsley Agim CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council, has felicitated with Governor Bassey Otu on the occasion of his 66th birthday, describing him as a visionary and media-friendly leader whose administration has continued to transform the state’s fortunes. In a goodwill message signed by the State NUJ…
By Princewill Kingston 88 Diasporans of Efik origin have finally located their traditional homes in Cross River state and have been inducted into the 12 Royal Houses of the Efik Eburutu kingdom. The Obong of Calabar, His Eminence Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi-Otu V, who performed the induction ceremony in his palace at Efanga Nsa Street,…
By Joseph Kingston As the Governor of Cross River state, Senator Prince Bassey Otu, rolls out the drums to celebrate his 66th Birthday, Cross Riverians have given different opinions on whether or not celebration is worth the trouble. PillarToday’s investigations revealed that while majority of Cross Riverians view Governor Otu as showing promises of ability…
