By Our Reporter CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State Chapter Chairman of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Comrade Emmanuel Olayi, on Thursday narrowly escaped death alongside four others after their vehicle was involved in a road traffic accident while en route to a central youth engagement in the state. The accident occurred…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Hi-Quality Bakery, one of the oldest bakeries in Calabar, Cross River State, is recruiting new staff in five positions. HIRING POSITIONS 1. Auditor 2. Accountant 3. Sales Attendants 4. Bakers 5. Legal Officer All positions require a minimum of 2 years of experience and relevant qualifications. The news was…
…urges appointees to be worthy ambassadors By Our Reporter CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Cross River State governor, Prince Bassey Edet Otu has inaugurated the One Hundred and Ninety-Six (196) Rural Development Officers recently appointed by his administration to drive the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Ward-Based Development Programme (RHWDP) in the State. The event which was held…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The 2023 governorship candidate of the National Rescue Movement (NRM) in Cross River State, Patrick Solomon, has officially defected to the Social Democratic Party (SDP), describing the move as a principle step towards advancing inclusive governance, accountability, and people-centred development. Announcing his defection at the SDP Secretariat along IBB…
By Frank Ulom OGOJA (CONVERSEER) – The Vice Chairman of Ogoja Local Government Area, Hon. Emmanuel Idi Yakubu, has dared the Chairman, Hon. Christopher Agbeh, that he will defect to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), and nothing will happen. Yakubu stated this on Tuesday, following a statement by the Chairman, banning public gatherings and large…
By Frank Ulom OGOJA (CONVERSEER) – The Chairman of Ogoja Local Government Area, Hon. Christopher Agbeh, has issued a directive banning public gatherings in the council, creating political tension in Northern Cross River State. The directive, Converseer gathered came after a notice of planned defection of the Vice Chairman of the council, Hon. Emmanuel Idi…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Indigenes of Okoyong Community in Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River State have petitioned security agencies over alleged hijacking of compensation linked to the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway Project. The petition, dated 5 January 2026, was submitted by the Association of Concerned Indigenes of Okoyong Community and addressed to…
By Odey Ojeka UGEP (CONVERSEER) – Ukwa war dance celebration, also known as Ijiman National Convention, is peculiar to the Ijiman people of Ugep, Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State. The people of Ijiman are popularly called ‘Okurubong’. The people of Ijiman celebrate the Ukwa festival every year to honour a deceased chief….
By Odey Ojeka UGEP (CONVERSEER) – Hon. Yibala Inyang, Executive Chairman of Yakurr Local Government Area, has used the yuletide season to visit Inyima, Assiga, Nkpolo, and Abanamkpai Council Wards, connecting with constituents and handing out festive gifts. Going beyond just distributions, the visit was a listening tour where Hon. Inyang gathered feedback and identified…
By Kingsley Agim CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, on Monday swore in Hon. Egbung Odama Egbung as the substantive Chairman of Bekwarra Local Government Area, charging him to lead with humility, unity of purpose and commitment to service. The swearing-in ceremony, which marked the formal resolution of the leadership crisis…
