By Our Reporter CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State Government has kicked off its annual free transportation programme for the Christmas season, offering residents, visitors and tourists 31 days of cost-free travel across the state. The initiative, flagged off on Monday in Calabar by the Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, is part of…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Unknown gunmen have robbed top University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) management staff and a professor from the University of Calabar (UNICAL) [names withheld] in Calabar, the state capital. Converseer learned that the staff were robbed alongside over ten fun seekers on Saturday night at a relaxation spot adjacent…
By Our Reporter OBUBRA (CONVERSEER) – A recent baseline survey conducted in Obubra Local Government Area (LGA) of Cross River State has revealed major gaps in water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) infrastructure and service delivery. The assessment forms part of the ongoing WASH System for Health (WS4H) Programme, which seeks to improve public health outcomes…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has offered lifesaving medical interventions to over 8,000 people for free in Cross River State. The free medical outreach which lasted for five days (24 to 28 November 2025), saw a team of doctors, nurses, surgeons, and other health personnel deliver free quality…
By Kingsley Agim CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Cross River State Government, weekend, took a giant step toward strengthening its small business ecosystem, as the state Microfinance and Enterprise Development Agency (MEDA) cleared 500 entrepreneurs to access the SMEDAN–Sterling Bank single-digit interest loan facility. The step, according to the Director-General of Cross River State Microfinance and Enterprise…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State Government has granted automatic clearance for candidates at the Nigerian Navy Batch 38 Examination centre in Akpabuyo as against the restriction of movement for the last Saturday of the month monthly sanitation. This was disclosed by an official statement signed by the Commissioner for Environment,…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Nigeria Police has arrested one Obogo Adinya, a 60-year-old man from Atylum, Adachi, Bekwarra LGA, Cross River State, for allegedly raping a 5-year-old girl. Converseer reports that the matter was brought into the limelight on Sunday after Traditional Rulers from Bekwarra demanded three goats from the suspect as…
By John Arikpo UGEP (CONVERSEER) – The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Yakurr Chapter, has suspended Elder (Comr.) Sunday Otoh Arikpo from his position as President of NYCN Ugep Urban, with immediate effect. The suspension follows a general congress of Ugep Urban members, where the majority voted in favour of his removal, based on…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The General Hospital located at Mary Slessor Avenue in Calabar, Cross River State, has allegedly rejected accident victims brought in by the officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). Converseer learned that the ugly incident that has left many questioning happened on Thursday night. According to a reliable…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – An Economic tree planted by the roadside to provide a canopy and beautification has turned its purpose to disaster, falling and crushing two tricycles (keke napep) in Calabar, Cross River State capital. The incident happened on Thursday afternoon at Etta-Agbor, UNICAL Secondary School Road. One of the keke drivers,…
