By Kelvin Obambon CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The serenity of the Calabar Golf Course was on Saturday transformed into a bustling hub of athleticism and high-stakes networking as approximately 80 amateur golfers converged for the Governor’s Golf and Business Tournament, proudly sponsored by First Bank of Nigeria. The event saw golfers from no fewer than 10…
OBUBRA (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State Government, through the Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWATSSA) and the Ministry of Water Resources, in collaboration with Self Help Africa (SHA), is set to convene a Stakeholders’ Meeting under the WASH System for Health (WS4H) Programme on Monday, 27 October 2025, at the Obubra Local Government…
By Odey Ojeka UGEP (CONVERSEER) – The traditional ceremony of breaking the teeth of the new Ebinyang, Obol Ofem Ikpi Eteng a.k.a Kunta, took place today, 24 October, at the palace of Obol Lopon of Ugep. This followed the throwing of the traditional towel yesterday, signifying his selection as the new Ebinyang or Opalapala. Chiefs…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Commissioner representing Cross River State on the Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Rt. Hon. Chief Orok Otu Duke, PhD, has mourned the passing of Orok Edwards Imaha, highlighting his vibrant spirit and dedication to sports. Imaha who passed away on 24 August 2025, at the…
By Emmanuel Ita CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWATSSA) has commemorated the 2025 Global Handwashing Day, issuing a call for students to become advocates of hygiene in their schools and communities. The event, held on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at Government Science Secondary School, Ikot Effanga Mkpa,…
By Odey Xavier Ojeka UGEP (CONVERSEER) – The Apostolic Secondary Grammar School, Ugep, has established an anti-drug, bullying and cultism club, in line with the Cross River State Ministry of Education’s directive. The club, named Aposgram Anti-Drug, Bullying and Cultism Association, aims to educate students on the dangers of cultism and illegal drugs. 36 students,…
By Frank Ulom ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The Executive Chairman of Biase Local Government Area (LGA), Hon. Edodi Eyong Edodi, has been named Nigeria’s Best Local Government Chairman (Project) at the 2025 Local Government Merit Award (LOGMA) held at the National Merit House, Maitama, Abuja. The prestigious honour, conferred after a rigorous monitoring and evaluation process,…
By Kingsley Agim CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has inaugurated the Governing Council of the Cross River State College of Agriculture, Science and Technology, Obubra, with a charge to the members to drive innovation, research, and ethical governance in advancing agricultural education and food security in the State. Speaking during…
By Uchenna Obiekezie CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Wednesday carried out a road safety sensitisation in Calabar, Cross River State, to promote safer driving habits and reduce the rising cases of road crashes. The awareness walk which began at the Cross River State Command in Calabar, covered major routes including…
By Christian Njoku CALABAR (NAN, CONVERSEER) – The Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has moved to ensure quality compliance for products produced by investors in the Calabar Free Trade Zone (CFTZ). This was the case when a team from SON commenced sensitisation of operators within the CFTZ on its new Special Economic Zone Conformity Assessment…
