“I Don’t Have N1bn to Give to Yahaya Bello” – Akpoti-Uduaghan Heads to Appeal Court
By Henry Ovie Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on Friday instructed her legal team to file an…
Mr Leboku 2025 Wades into Ugep Okada Fare Dispute as Union Proposes New Rates
By Odey Ojeka In a bid to douse rising tension over commercial motorcycle fares, Mr Ewii-Ephraim Okoi Arikpo, Mr Leboku 2025, on Tuesday held a crucial meeting with Mr Felix Denis, the newly elected Chairman of the Motor Bike Association, Ugep Branch. The meeting followed widespread rumours that Okada fares in Ugep would jump from…
Grace Etim Bassey’s Journey of Service: From Grassroots to Leadership
My journey in life and leadership began as a young girl with a deep passion for community development and service to humanity. This passion led me into the NGO/CSO space, where I gained valuable experience working directly with communities—mobilising, educating, and empowering people, especially women and youths. That foundation shaped my understanding of real needs…
Court Jails Woman for Selling Newborn Baby in Calabar
By Frank Ulom A Federal High Court sitting in Calabar, Cross River State, has convicted and sentenced a 38-year-old woman, Mbika Asuquo Edem (a.k.a Ikwo), for selling a newborn. Converseer reports that Edem was convicted and sentenced by Hon. Justice Rosemary Dugbo Oghoghorie, on 23 April 2026. The conviction was secured by the National Agency…
Soldiers Kill NYSC Member at His Residence During Operation in Abuja
By Joe Udo The Management of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) expresses its deepest condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of Corps Member Abdulsamad Jamiu (NS/25A/2904), who was killed during a military operation in the vicinity of his residence at Shagari Estate, Dei-Dei, Abuja, in the early hours of Sunday, 26 April…
Egwu Hands Over as FCE Obudu’s Director of Works and Services to Effagwu
By Our Reporter The Work and Service Department of the Federal College of Education, FCE Obudu, witnessed a significant moment today as the official handover of the position of Director of Works and Services took place between Engr. Nnamdi Egwu and Christian Effagwu. The event marked a formal transition of leadership and a renewed commitment…
Allowing ADC to Participate in 2027 General Elections Would Overcrowd Ballot Papers – Ex-Legislators
By Joe Udo The National Forum of Former Legislators (NFFL) is seeking the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), ahead of the 2027 general elections. The NFFL, which has filed a suit at the Federal High Court, Abuja, says allowing the party and three others to participate in the elections would overcrowd ballot papers,…
E-World FC Wins 2026 President Federation Cup
By Essien Ita E-World Football Club of Calabar has won the 2026 State President Federation Cup tournament. E-World FC defeated Mojoda FC, also of Calabar by two goals to one, at the main bowl of the U.J. Esuene Stadium Calabar in the final of the State 2026 President Federation Cup, on Sunday, April 26, 2026….
Cross River NUJ Celebrates National President Alhassan Yahya on Birthday
By Kingsley Agim The Cross River State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has felicitated its National President, Alhassan Yahya, on the occasion of his birthday, commending his leadership and contributions to the journalism profession in Nigeria. In a statement issued by the State Chairman, Archibong Bassey, the Council described Yahya as a…
Cross River, Navy Hospital Strengthen Partnership on Healthcare Delivery
By Kingsley Agim The Cross River State Ministry of Health has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening collaboration with the Nigerian Navy Reference Hospital Calabar to enhance healthcare delivery and improve medical services across the state. The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Egbe Ayuk, gave the assurance recently while receiving the Medical Director of the hospital,…
Gov. Otu Applauds Journalists, Boosts Media Welfare with Solar Power Project
By Kingsley Agim The Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has commended journalists across Nigeria for their commitment to responsible and ethical reporting, emphasizing that balanced journalism remains critical to strengthening governance and democratic accountability. Governor Otu gave the commendation on Monday during the inspection of a newly installed 15KVA solar power system…
