By Frank Ulom OGOJA (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State High Court in Ogoja is yet to be renovated, 14 months after fire razed down the building. Converseer reports the Ogoja High was gutted on 5 January 2026, at about 7pm. Efforts to quench the fire by residents proved abortive as the court building, located…
By Frank Ulom OGOJA (CONVERSEER) – A High Court of Cross River State sitting in Ogoja has restrained the Cross River State House of Assembly from proceeding with the impeachment process against the Vice Chairman of Ogoja Local Government Area, Emmanuel Idi Yakubu. The order was granted by Justice Daniel Ofre Kulo following an ex…
By Our Reporter OGOJA (CONVERSEER) – Ogoja/Yala Federal Constituency is set for a new era of purposeful representation as Chief Ofana Paul Santus formally unveils his 2027 vision, a development-driven blueprint anchored on agriculture, empowerment, infrastructure and accountable leadership. With the resounding slogan, “Restoring Our Agricultural Pride for Food Production,” Chief Santus is positioning his…
By Frank Ulom OGOJA (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State Police Command has apprehended two suspects for unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition in Ogoja Local Government Area of the State. Converseer learned that the suspects were arrested at Ogboja in Abakpa, during a routine stop-and-search operation conducted by a patrol team from Ogoja Division….
(CONVERSEER) – The Chairman of Ogoja Local Government Council, Chief Hon. Christopher Agbeh, has signed the 2026 Local Government Appropriation Bill into law, pledging to be guided strictly by its provisions in the execution of projects and programmes. Speaking at the signing ceremony, Chief Agbeh assured that all projects and programmes captured in the Appropriation…
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 Odey Ojeka OGOJA (CONVERSEER) – In a dazzling display of cultural flair, the Black Diamond Band of Obanliku Local Government Area has emerged victorious at the 2025 Ogoja Street Carnival. The event, which showcased the rich cultural heritage of Cross River State Northern Senatorial District, saw Black Diamond band outshining its competitors to claim…
By Frank Ulom OGOJA (CONVERSEER) – A minibus carrying about five passengers has plunged into the river in Ogoja Local Government Area of Cross River State. The bus, Converseer learned, plunged into the Abakpa River on Tuesday evening at about 4 PM while shuttling between Igoji and Abakpa. According to a source, Prince Philip Alaga,…
…pledges car gift at priestly jubilee By Frank Ulom OGOJA (CONVERSEER) – The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, has announced a ₦120 million donation towards the construction of the new St. Benedict Cathedral, Ogoja, alongside a car gift to one of the celebrants, Rev. Fr. Peter Obele Abue, in honour of his…
