By Archibong Emmanuel CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Cross River State Commissioner for Education, Senator Professor Stephen Odey, has encouraged secondary school students to combine theoretical knowledge with practical agriculture to become self-reliant. Odey gave this advice while addressing winners of the 2025 Young Farmers Quiz Competition, organised by the State Committee of the Young Farmers Club,…
By Christian Njoku IKOM (CONVERSEER) – Residents of Ikom and Agbokim have expressed disappointment over Governor Bassey Otu’s abrupt cancellation of the 2025 edition of the Agbokim Green Marathon 48 hours before kickoff, citing unclear security concerns. Speaking to some Local vendors on Friday at the Ikom Township Stadium, starting point of the marathon, they…
By Kingsley Agim CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has directed the cancellation of the 2025 Agbokim Waterfalls Green Marathon, following what he described as the “prevailing national security realities” requiring cautious action and responsible planning. Announcing the decision, the Secretary to the Government of the State, Prof. Anthony Owan-Enoh, said…
By Odey Ojeka UGEP (CONVERSEER) – Earlier today, Hon. Yibala Igri Inyang, Chairman of the Yakurr Local Government Council, presented the Revised Budget of Inclusive Development to the Yakurr Legislative Council. In his address, Hon. Inyang outlined how the revised budget aligns with the council’s vision of positioning Yakurr as a premier destination for cultural tourism…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has approved the appointment of 12 distinguished professionals into the boards and management teams of the State Road Fund and the Rural Access Road Authority. According to a statement by Mr Linus Obogo, Chief Press Secretary/Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, on…
By Frank Ulom OGOJA (CONVERSEER) – A minibus carrying about five passengers has plunged into the river in Ogoja Local Government Area of Cross River State. The bus, Converseer learned, plunged into the Abakpa River on Tuesday evening at about 4 PM while shuttling between Igoji and Abakpa. According to a source, Prince Philip Alaga,…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Calas Vegas Band has been adjudged as the winner of the 2025 Carnival Calabar 2nd Dry Run (senior category), out of the seven competitive bands that took part in the event. The second and third positions went to Diamond Band and Masta Blasta respectively. The results were released on…
By Frank Ulom OGOJA (CONVERSEER) – The former Chairman of Ogoja Local Government Area, Hon. Rita Agbo Ayim, has decamped from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Converseer reports that Ayim, who was elected in 2023 as a member representing Ogoja State Constituency in the 10th Cross River State…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, has approved the immediate dissolution of the Local Government Service Commission Board over job scandal. According to a statement signed by Linus Obogo, Chief Press Secretary/Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Governor, on Monday, 17th November 2025, the…
By Kingsley Agim CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Cross River State governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu has officially unveiled the 2025 Carnival Mascot and the newly established Carnival Calabar Diaspora Band. The unveiling, performed by the Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, took place during the Second Dry Run, held at the popular Eleven Eleven Roundabout. Calabar…
