Cross River Seeks Collaboration with UNDP on Youth Development
The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Prince Bassey Otu, has expressed his administration’s readiness…
UNICROSS Student Survives Accident That Claimed 3 Lives
By Odey Ojeka Comrade Theresa Ofem, a student of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), has thanked God Almighty for sparing her life in a ghastly motor accident that claimed the lives of three persons, including two student leaders and the driver. The accident occurred around Ikot Okon Abasi, close to Oduyama, as the…
Gov Otu Flags-Off 1,000-Unit Housing Scheme For Civil Servants
Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, on Thursday flagged off the construction of a 1,000-unit housing scheme for civil servants. He described the project as “a major step toward improving workers’ welfare and securing their future after service.” The project, christened the ‘People-First Housing Scheme,’ is sited in Ikot Efio-Okon Edem, in…
2027: Chelsy Joins Obudu State Assembly Race
A young entrepreneur, Dr Ugbe Margaret Utsunung, popularly known as Chelsy, has officially declared her intention to contest for the Obudu State Constituency seat in the 11th Cross River State House of Assembly under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a declaration message addressed to the people of Obudu, Ugbe said her…
Another Convoy Allegedly Knocks Man to Death in Cross River
By Frank Ulom Barely 20 days after a Governor’s convoy knocked and killed a security personnel in Calabar, Cross River State, another convoy belonging to one of the politicians have allegedly knocked and killed a man in Bekwarra Local Government Area of the state. The incident, Converseer learned, happened on Thursday night in Nyanya Ulim,…
Court Jails 55-Year-Old Man for One Year for Trafficking 15-Year-Old Girl for Sexual Exploitation in Cross River
By Frank Ulom A 55-year-old man, Etteokon Ntuen, has been jailed for one year for trafficking in Cross River State. Converseer learned that Ntuen was convicted and sentenced on Thursday by a court sitting in Calabar, for receiving and harbouring a 15-year-old girl through deception and abuse of her position of vulnerability for the purpose…
Cross River Solicitor General Honoured After 33 Years of Service
By Mary Kijie The Ministry of Justice, Cross River State, celebrated its Solicitor General and Permanent Secretary, Barrister Anthony Okon Effiom, with the presentation of gifts and tributes as he marked his birthday and retirement after 33 years in service. In their separate presentations, Barr. Simeon Abi, Director of Commercial Law, described him as a…
2027: Youth Group Endorses Oden Ewa, Dan Obo, 12 Others
By Frank Ulom A youth group, Cross River State Youths in Politics for Good Governance and Leadership, has endorsed 14 aspirants, including Hon. Oden Ewa and Comr. Dan Obo, ahead of the 2027 general elections. The group Chairman, Amb. Jerry Odey, while briefing journalists at the Ernest Etim Bassey NUJ Press Centre, on Tuesday in…
Google Doodle Recognises Labour Day 2026
By Frank Ulom This annual Doodle recognises Labour Day 2026. It shows how people around the world care about workers (labourers) because without them, we won’t have what we have today. About the Labour Day 2026 Doodle In honour of Labour Day, this Doodle recognises the workers and advocates who helped shape the modern workplace….
FCE Provost Utubaku Hands Over Rehabilitated ETF 2002 Block (EB) to Dean Orim Under 2025 TETFUND Intervention
The atmosphere within the College grounds carried a quiet sense of accomplishment as staff and administrators gathered to witness a significant milestone, the formal handover of the rehabilitated ETF 2002 Block (EB), a project executed under the 2025 TETFund Maintenance Intervention. For years, the ETF Block had stood as a vital academic structure, though time…
Robbers Steal Holy Communion from Church
Robbers have allegedly stolen a monstrance containing the Blessed Sacrament (Holy Communion) from St. Mulumba Parish, Wetheral Road, Owerri, Imo State, says the Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri on Thursday. The Archdiocesan Chancellor/Secretary, Rev. Fr. Patrick C. Mbarah, disclosed this in a letter addressed to priests, religious and the laity of the Owerri Archdiocese. Mbarah described…
