"We look forward to seeing you as next Senator," Traditional rulers tell Peter Akpanke

“We look forward to seeing you as next Senator,” Traditional rulers tell Peter Akpanke

By Frank Ulom OBUDU (CONVERSEER) – Traditional rulers in Obudu Local Government Area of Cross River State have told Hon. Peter Akpanke, member representing Obudu/Bekwarra/Obanliku Federal Constituency that they are looking forward to seeing him become a Senator representing the Northern Senatorial District of the state. The traditional rulers, all of whom belong to the…

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Cross River inaugurates LTG-WASH in Obubra

Cross River inaugurates LTG-WASH in Obubra

By Our Reporter OBUBRA (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State Ministry of Water Resources, in collaboration with the Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWATSSA), Self Help Africa (SHA), and the Society for Water and Sanitation (NEWSAN), weekend, inaugurated the Obubra Local Government Area Task Group on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (LTG-WASH) to strengthen WASH…

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World NTD Day: C'River state calls for urgent funding to eradicate "Deadly but Preventable" diseases

World NTD Day: C’River state calls for urgent funding to eradicate “Deadly but Preventable” diseases

By Nakanda Iyadim CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – In a strategic move to combat Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) in the State, the Cross River State Government has called on the Federal Government and international development partners to scale up funding and clinical action. Speaking during a commemorative road walk to mark World NTD Day, in Calabar, Friday, the…

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Army arrests 7 suspected human traffickers trying to sell newborn baby for N3m in Calabar

Army arrests 7 suspected human traffickers trying to sell newborn baby for N3m in Calabar

By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Soldiers from the 13 Brigade Nigerian Army have arrested seven suspected human traffickers in Calabar, Cross River State capital. Converseer learned that the suspects were arrested on Wednesday, 28 January 2026, at Glorious Amazing Grace Hospital, Ikot Ekpo, Calabar Municipality, while trying to sell a newborn baby for N3…

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76 Oil wells: NBC DG Surv. Adamu Adaji's publications and official workshop confirm Cross River State's coastal status and seaward littoral access

76 Oil wells: NBC DG Surv. Adamu Adaji’s publications and official workshop confirm Cross River State’s coastal status and seaward littoral access

By Orok Otu Duke CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The National Boundary Commission (NBC) has reaffirmed the coastal status of Cross River State and its seaward littoral access to the Atlantic Ocean through the Cross River Estuary, as reflected in official maps and publications. This confirmation was made during a national workshop on the creation of platforms…

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