By Obiekezie Uchenna CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Mr Edwin Okon, Executive Chairman, Cross River Internal Revenue Service (CRIRS) has disclosed that they would beam their searchlight on professional bodies in 2026 for tax infractions. Okon disclosed this on Friday in Calabar during a training session organised by IRS for selected key tax paying companies across the…
By Kingsley Agim CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State Government has expressed its readiness to host the 66th National Council on Health (NCH) in Calabar, marking the first time the state will welcome Nigeria’s highest health policy-making body. The event is scheduled to be held from November 17 to 21, 2025, at the Calabar…
…commends outgoing VC Prof. Florence Obi By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The newly appointed University of Calabar (UNICAL) Vice-Chancellor (VC), Prof. Offiong Offiong, has pledged loyalty to the 14th Governing Council of the institution. The 12th Substantive VC stated this shortly after receiving his letter of appointment on Friday, declaring his determination to work…
By Christian Nyok CALABAR (NAN, CONVERSEER) – A Mobile Court sitting in Calabar on Friday sanctioned 34 out of 37 traffic offenders for 73 traffic infractions in Cross River. The judgements delivered by a Magistrate, Mrs Abigail Asuquo, in the presence of SC Innocent Etuk, Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Cross River Command,…
By Itam Offor CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State House of Assembly has exonerated Hon. Cyril James Omini, Member representing Yakurr I State Constituency, of allegations involving the sum of N1.6bn reportedly received from Eketeson Resources International Limited, ruling that the claims were baseless and without evidence. The Lawmakers’ decision followed the consideration of…
By Cletus Asuquo CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State Government has introduced Education Marshals to enforce compulsory school attendance and tackle the rising number of out-of-school children across the state. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Local Content, Caleb Awatt, disclosed this while speaking with journalists in Calabar on Thursday, saying the initiative…
By Frank Ulom, Nsan Neji CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Prof. Offiong Effanga Offiong has emerged as the 12th Substantive Vice Chancellor (VC) of the University of Calabar (UNICAL). He was elected in the selection process that was concluded on Thursday, 30th October 2025. The rigorous screening process, which started at 10:00 AM, involved a total of…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The students of the Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Calabar (UNICAL) are currently sitting on cold seats over the lack of accreditation from the National Universities Commission (NUC) and the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN). The students, some of whom are in 600-level courses, accused the management of frustrating…
By Odey Ojeka UGEP (CONVERSEER) – In a bid to empower young women and promote cultural exchange, UgepRant is excited to announce the launch of the Face of UgepRant Contest 2026. This premier beauty pageant showcases the talent, intelligence, and cultural richness of UgepRant’s finest. The contest is open to females aged 18-25 with a…
By Fran Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Three more persons have been confirmed dead following renewed clashes in farm settlements around Camps Two and Four located between Akpabuyo and Akamkpa Local Government Areas of Cross River State. According to Daily Post, the latest violence, which occurred on Tuesday, reportedly stemmed from reprisal attacks linked to disagreements…
