By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Calabar boat passengers who were kidnapped about 11 days ago have regained freedom from their abductors. The passengers, 17 in number, were kidnapped by suspected sea pirates on the Calabar waterways on 26th September. Converseer gathered that the victims regained their freedom today, 6th October. Although it is…
By Christian Njoku CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – SC Innocent Etuk, Cross River State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), has warned drivers in the state to repent from committing road traffic infractions or face jail terms. Etuk, who made the call on Monday along Calabar-Odukpani Road, during a mobile court proceeding to try…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) has announced a change in the resumption date for the First Semester of the 2025/2026 academic session. According to a statement signed by the Acting Registrar, Idim E. Ekanem, and dated 26th September, the resumption, initially slated for Sunday, 28th September, has…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Governor Bassey Otu has emphasised the importance of honouring distinguished Cross Riverians while they are still alive, describing it as a cultural shift that would inspire greater patriotism and sacrifice towards the state’s development. The Governor made the remarks on Thursday, 2nd October, at the Destiny Cross River Awards…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State Police Command has arrested 25-year-old Emmanuel Ekpo following a robbery incident at a guest house in Calabar South, dispelling earlier social media reports that sensationalised the case as an attack on female occupants. According to a statement issued on Saturday, 4th October 2025, by the…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Shop and business owners are counting their losses following the fire outbreak that occurred on Friday morning in Calabar, Cross River State. According to an impeccable source, the outbreak which occurred around 3 AM destroyed shops and goods worth millions of naira at Bedwell by Watt Market, Calabar South….
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Government of Cross River State has redeployed eight permanent secretaries to different Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). Converseer gathered that he redeployment was approved by Governor Bassey Otu on Thursday, 2nd October 2025. Ogon-Onah Rosemary Idagu of the Ministry of Environment was redeployed to the House of Assembly…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Over 10 men suspected to be armed robbers during the week invaded a small guest house in Calabar, Cross River State, robbing guests of their belongings as well as assaulting them. Converseer learned that the guests, mainly women, were dispossessed of their money, jewellery and other valuables from their…
By Our Reporter CALABAR (CONVERSEER) — It was a night of glamour, reflection, and honour on Thursday, October 2, as eminent sons and daughters of Cross River State were celebrated at the maiden Destiny Cross River Awards 2025. The event, convened by Archbishop Josef Bassey, and held at Shettima Hall, State Library Complex, Calabar, drew…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu has approved the establishment of the People First Complaints and Solutions Desk. The Governor also approved the appointment of Dr Eyong Victoria Amiokama as Coordinator of the new establishment. According to a press statement by Linus Obogo, Chief Press Secretary and Special Adviser…
