By MacJohnson Media OGOJA (CONVERSEER) – In a political era defined by growing public demand for transparency, inclusion, and tangible results, the Senate aspiration of Comrade MacJohnson Chikone Odey represents a compelling shift towards people-centred leadership in Cross River North. His candidacy is not merely about occupying a seat in the National Assembly; it is…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State Government has highlighted the economic and environmental value of its vast mangrove ecosystem, describing it as one of the largest and most ecologically significant in Africa. The Commissioner for International Donor Coordination, Elder Dr Hippolatus Lukpata, made the remark while declaring open a workshop on…
By Itam Offor CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State House of Assembly has confirmed the following Nominees as Chairman and Commissioners of the State Local Government Service Commission. They are; Barr Eyo Nsa Ekpo (Chairman), Dr Ekeng Effiom Edet (Commissioner 1), Dr Emmanuel Ntuyam (Commissioner 2), Dr Ondale Innocent Akor (Commissioner 3), and Obia…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Chairman and members of the newly constituted Cross River State Local Government Service Commission have expressed appreciation to the Cross River State Governor, Senator Prince Bassey Otu, for their appointments, describing the opportunity as a call to serve the people. In a statement issued in Calabar on Friday,…
By Frank Ulom OBUBRA (CONVERSEER) – Troops of 13 Brigade Nigerian Army, under the operational command of Headquarters 82 Division Nigerian Army, in the ongoing operation in Odonget Community, Obubra Local Government Area of Cross River State, have uncovered an illegal gun factory as well as recovered cache of weapons, following the recent ambush of…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – There has been tension in Obubra Local Government Area of Cross River State following a clash between a miner and community youths. Converseer gathered that the incident which started on Thursday, 12 March 2026, has claimed several lives and injured many – including security operatives. According to a preliminary…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State Government has called on development partners operating in the state to improve transparency and coordination by clearly reporting the scope and impact of their interventions. The Commissioner for the Ministry of International Donor Coordination, Elder Dr Hippolatus Lukpata, made the call while declaring open the…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State Ministry of Education has released the 2025/2026 Examination Timetable for Primary Six Placement Examination, Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) and SS II Mock Promotion Examination. In a public announcement signed by Asuquo E. Amaku, Director, Exams & Certificates on behalf of the Commissioner for Education,…
By Frank Ulom OBUBRA (CONVERSEER) – Troops of the 13 Brigade of the Nigerian Army have repelled an ambush by suspected armed criminals while responding to a distress call linked to a communal dispute in Obubra Local Government Area of Cross River State. The incident occurred on 12 March 2026 in Odonget Community after troops…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, has appointed Dr Edem Okokon Effiom, as the Coordinator of the State funded Social Investment Programme. According to a statement signed by Prof. Anthony Owan-Enoh, Secretary to the State Government (SSG), on Thursday, 12 March 2026, Effiom’s appointment, “which is…
