(CONVERSEER) – The Chairman of Ogoja Local Government Council, Chief Hon. Christopher Agbeh, has signed the 2026 Local Government Appropriation Bill into law, pledging to be guided strictly by its provisions in the execution of projects and programmes. Speaking at the signing ceremony, Chief Agbeh assured that all projects and programmes captured in the Appropriation…
…appointed, captured, and reporting daily — yet no salaries By Our Reporter CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Hundreds of newly recruited Local Government Area (LGA) workers across Cross River State say they have reached a breaking point after working for months without receiving a single salary, nor being captured in the payroll, despite reporting for duty daily….
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Government of Cross River State has revised the retirement age and years of service for teachers in public schools. According to a circular (Circular NO: 3/2026) signed by Orok Bassey Okon, Head of Service of the State, on 14th January 2026, the extension is not mandatory and those…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – A prophet of the Mount Zion Lighthouse Full Gospel Church in Calabar, Prince Asuquo, has been a trending topic on social media after being stripped and beaten for alleged homosexuality. Converseer gathered that Asuquo, popularly known as Prince Boo on social media, was apprehended by suspected vigilantes in Port…
By Odey Ojeka BEKWARRA (CONVERSEER) – Hon. Pastor (Mrs) Cecilia Imaji Ogar has taken her oath of office as Vice Chairman of Bekwarra Local Government Area in Cross River State, Nigeria. The ceremony took place on 13th January 2026. In her acceptance speech, Hon. Pastor (Mrs) Ogar pledged to support and assist the Chairman of…
By Christian Njoku CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The dawn of the democratic era in 1999 ushered in an administration in Cross River that made tourism its forte by activating many of the state’s tourism sites and even establishing more. Between 1999 and 2007, records show that there was a massive influx of fun seekers into the…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Forum of Political Party Chairmen and Stakeholders in Cross River State has called on Governor Bassey Otu to dissolve and/or reshuffle his cabinet and recruit new and capable hands to bring fresh ideas to bear. The call came in shortly after Cross River State was ranked as the 7th…
By Our Reporter CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – World Health Fellows on Friday, 9 January 2026, paid a courtesy visit to the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council, seeking collaboration to amplify health advocacy and community-based interventions across the state. Speaking during the visit, representatives of the Fellows explained that their work goes beyond…
By Odey Ojeka UGEP (CONVERSEER) – Hon. Yibala Inyang, Chairman of Yakurr Local Government Council, has wrapped up his festive tour, spreading support to constituents across all 13 council wards. The tour saw the distribution of ₦10 million and bags of rice to families, alongside special Christmas gifts for Chiefs of Yakurr autonomous communities. Visiting…
…as 251 children return to school with fees fully covered in Obanliku By Our Reporter OBANLIKU (CONVERSEER) – The Joseph Ogogo Foundation (JOF) has commenced the New Year with a bold and compassionate intervention, reaffirming its belief that every child deserves access to quality education, regardless of circumstance. In a landmark initiative, the Foundation has…
