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…
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…
By Odey Ojeka UGEP (CONVERSEER) – Crunchies Fried Chicken Limited has officially opened its doors to customers in Ugep, Yakurr and Obudu Local Government Areas of Cross River State. The Ugep outlet is located at Ijiman along the Calabar/Ikom highway. It promises to deliver a delightful dining experience, offering a range of Nigerian and continental…
By Kingsley Agim CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has lauded members of the Nigeria Governors’ Spouses Forum (NGSF) for what he described as their “transformative influence on the moral, social, and developmental architecture of the nation,” pledging his administration’s full support for gender inclusion and public health advocacy. Governor…
By Archibong Emmanuel CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) has entered a tripartite Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Zhenjiang College, China, and Soho-Skyrun Group, aimed at fostering academic collaboration, research partnerships and industrial training opportunities. The agreement was signed in the presence of top government officials, members of the UNICROSS Management…
…commences of 30-day countdown By Frank Ulom BAKASSI (CONVERSEER) – The organisers of the Bakassi International Fish Festival have announced the official commencement of the 30-day countdown to the 2025 edition of the annual cultural and tourism event, themed “Celebrating Our Heritage, Sustaining Our Story.” In a statement signed by the festival’s Founder and Convener,…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP), Cross River State Chapter, has called on the state government to domesticate and implement the Urban and Regional Planning Law to ensure sustainable and orderly development across the state. The appeal was made by the State Chairman of NITP, Tpl. Dr Samuel…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State Government has raised alarm over the growing influx of illegal miners across its forest reserves, revealing that more than 5,000 illegal miners have invaded parts of the state in the last three years. Chairman of the State Taskforce on Illegal Mining, Prince Paul Effiong, disclosed…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Nigeria Governors’ Spouses’ Forum (NGSF) has reaffirmed its collective commitment to advancing women’s empowerment, maternal health, and child welfare across the country. The pledge followed the conclusion of its fifth annual retreat held on Friday, 7th November 2025, in Calabar, Cross River State. The retreat, attended by 22…
By Christian Njoku CALABAR (NAN, CONVERSEER) – One year after its launch, the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Conversion and Training Centre in Calabar has yet to commence operation. The plant, which was inaugurated by Governor Bassey Otu on 18th October 2024 at the Construction and Fabrication Academy in Calabar, in a bid to promote affordable…
