By Frank Ulom IKOM (CONVERSEER) – In the spirit of Christmas, the wife of the Governor of Cross River State, Bishop Eyoanwan Otu, with the Abon Abang Foundation, have fed 100 widows in Obubra and Etung Local Government Areas of the state. The outreach, carried out by Mrs Otu’s NGO, Humanities Without Borders, in collaboration…
By Frank Ulom OBANLIKU (CONVERSEER) – The belief that every child deserves access to quality education took centre stage during the second intervention programme of the Joseph Ogogo Foundation (JOF) in Obanliku Local Government Area of Cross River State. The initiative, held recently, went beyond routine outreach, reaffirming a vision anchored in service, mentorship and…
By Bassey Okri, PhD ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – Today, Umor-Otutu Kingdom in Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State stands bathed in the full glow of pride, gratitude, and collective fulfilment as it celebrates a landmark achievement, the rise of Compol Ofem Ikpi Arikpo as the first indigenous Commissioner of Police from our great Kingdom….
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has approved the appointment of 196 Wards Rural Development Officers. According to a statement issued by Mr Linus Obogo, Chief Press Secretary and Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Governor, on Thursday, 18 December 2025, the appointment is in…
By Our Reporter CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State Government has officially launched its Deforestation-Free Policy on Cocoa and Oil Palm, developed with the support of the UK Government-funded Propcom+ programme. The policy was unveiled on Wednesday at the Government House, Calabar. Speaking at the launch, Governor of Cross River State, Senator Prince Bassey…
…Governor Bassey Otu, key political leaders expected to attend By Cletus Amawu CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State Indigenous Gospel Ministers (CRSIGM) Forum has announced plans to host the 3rd State Interdenominational Thanksgiving Service, a spiritually significant gathering aimed at returning collective gratitude to God for His faithfulness to the state and its people….
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – A petition has been submitted to relevant Cross River State authorities and cultural project organisers, calling for increased inclusion of local creative professionals in public art and festive installations across the state. The petition, dated 17 December 2025, and written by a culture enthusiast and advocate for local creative…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River North Family Forum (CRINFAF) has honoured Prof. (Mrs) Rose Ohiama Ugbe, a professor of law, with a Meritorious Award, following her promotion which dates back to 2024. Converseer reports that Prof. Ugbe is the first female Professor of Law at the University of Calabar (UNICAL) and…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State Government has finalised plans to relocate the famous Watt Market in Calabar, one of Nigeria’s major markets. This was disclosed last week when the State Government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Messotho Group Limited for the development of an ultra-modern market in Calabar….
By Ovat Lawrence OBUBRA (CONVERSEER) – In a sustained demonstration of compassion and people-focused leadership, the Commissioner for Agriculture and Irrigation Development, Hon. Johnson Andiambey Ebokpo, KSM, has awarded bursaries to 250 students across various tertiary institutions under the second edition of the Johnson Ebokpo Bursary Scheme. The empowerment programme, held over the weekend in…
