By Frank Ulom NEW YORK (CONVERSEER) – The Deputy Governor of Cross River State, Dr Peter Odey, has led a delegation from the state to the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 80), currently being held in New York, United States. The state delegation includes, High Chief Higgins Peters (Natural Leader of the North) and…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu has approved the disbursement of ₦800 million to young people as start-up capital for their agri-business ventures. The grant, Converseer reports, is for the ex-Bakassi Defence Force and farmers’ empowerment. According to Andrea Ekeng Inyang, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on New…
By Elijah Ugani OBUDU (CONVERSEER) – I have read opposing views about the declaration of the community Chairman of India Abeb community in Obudu Local Government Area wanted in a Pres Release signed by the Chief Press Secretary to Obudu Local Government Council, Mr Ikwen Atuaka. The release stated that Mr Akinshinye Igali was declared…
By Our Reporter CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State Government has declared its readiness to partner with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) on boosting Carnival Calabar and other areas of interest. The Chief of Staff to the Governor, Chief Emmanuel Ironbar said this on Monday, 22nd September 2025, when the National President of…
By Joshua Ugbo YALA (CONVERSEER) – The All Progressives Congress (APC) Wanikade Ward in Yala North, Ukelle, Cross River State, has restated its commitment to strengthening the party at the grassroots level. Led by Ward Chairman, Egede Monday Okoko, the reaffirmation was made during a ward meeting held on Sunday, 21st September 2025, at his…
Editor’s Note: This article is being edited… By Ukorebi Essien CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – This afternoon (21st September 2025), while trying to catch up with an engagement at the Ernest Etim Bassey Press Centre of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Cross River State Council, I, alongside Efio-Ita Nyok stumbled upon Rt. Hon. Hilary Bisong, a three-term…
Today, we celebrate a remarkable individual who has dedicated his life to advancing the nursing profession and healthcare system in Cross River State. Coco-Bassey Esu, a distinguished nurse leader and Special Assistant to the Governor on Nursing, marks another year of life, service, and commitment to improving the lives of others. Born into the family…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), in partnership with Senator Princess Florence Ita-Giwa, has concluded plans to establish the Beatrice Bassey Ita Tourist Media Centre and Memorial Foundation in Calabar, in honour of the late veteran journalist, broadcaster, and media icon, Mrs Beatrice Bassey Ita. The initiative is designed…
…as NYCN launches transport scheme By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Cross River State Chapter, on Wednesday, 17th September 2025, held its maiden Cross River Youth Convergence with the theme: “Driving Productivity and Youth Inclusion Through Strategic Partnerships in Cross River State.” The event, which drew the largest…
By Edem Ekpo, Weekenders CALABAR (WEEKENDERS, CONVERSEER) – The Senate of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) has approved the establishment of a new Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, a milestone aimed at advancing academic training and research in media-related fields. The faculty, which received Senate approval on Thursday, will begin operations with seven pioneer…
