C’River NIPR Chapter Holds Solemn Chapter’s Night Amidst Tragic Loss of Chairman’s Wife
By Nakanda Iyadim The Cross River State Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations…
Alleged ₦80.2bn Kogi Fraud: Court Dismisses Yahaya Bello’s Defence Counsel’s Objection, Hears Further Testimony on Cash–Dollar Transactions
By Joe Udo The trial of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Adoza Bello continued on Friday, April 24, 2026, before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja. The court dismissed an objection by the defence counsel and allowed the prosecution to proceed with its case. Bello is being prosecuted by the Economic…
FCE Obudu Holds 1st Dual Mandate Degree Matriculation, 43rd NCE Ceremony and TRCN Induction
By Our Reporter It was a moment of pride, reflection and institutional advancement as the Federal College of Education, FCE Obudu community gathered on Friday, 24 April 2026, at the Greg Ngaji Lecture Theatre for a landmark merged ceremony featuring the 1st Dual Mandate Degree Matriculation, the 43rd NCE Matriculation and the 5th Teachers Registration…
Awade Friday Released From Police Custody
By Frank Ulom The Senior Special Assistant to Governor Bassey Otu on New Media Advocacy, Awade Friday a.k.a Last Prophet a.k.a Otwetwe, has been released from police custody. Converseer learned that Awade who was arrested and detained on Thursday was released on Friday. According to the Cross River State Police Command, Awade was detained to…
NDLEA Seizes 6 Tons of Drugs, Arrests over 200 in Cross River
By Our Reporter The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has reported significant strides in its fight against drug trafficking and abuse in Cross River State, seizing over six tons of drugs and arresting over 200 people within six months. Reviewing its activities from November 2025 to April 2026 in Cross River, the NDLEA State…
Offodile’s Synthesis on Nigeria – Biafra Troubled Road
By IfeanyiChukwu Afuba (A Review Of The Politics Of Biafra And The Future Of Nigeria) Hon. Chudi Offodile’s energy-filled book calls to mind two striking titles from past intellectual engagement with Nigeria. In chronological order, the first was a 1985 poem by Sonala Olumhense in The Guardian “Because I Love You.” The other was Emeka…
Alleged Coup: Military Inaugurates Court-Martial for Trial of 16 Accused Officers
By Our Reporter The Nigerian military has inaugurated a general court-martial to try officers accused of an alleged coup plot, marking the formal commencement of proceedings. The officers were brought to the venue of the sitting, the Guards Brigade Scorpion Mess, Asokoro, at about 8:53 a.m., on 24th April 2026 under tight security. However, journalists…
Recruitment: Police Announce Date for Written Exams
By Frank Ulom The Police Service Commission (PSC), in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), has scheduled 28th to 30th April 2026 for the conduct of the written examination for applicants seeking enlistment into the Nigeria Police Force as Police Constables, covering both General Duty and Specialist cadres. The exercise, according to a statement…
“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 appeal to overturn the High Court decision awarding N1 billion to former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello. “We are appealing the judgment. I don’t have N1 billion. We will drag the matter to the Supreme Court,” she stated. The Kogi…
2027: Otu Urges APC Aspirants to Remain Calm Ahead of Primaries
By Kingsley Agim Governor Bassey Otu has called on aspirants of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River State to remain calm and demonstrate sportsmanship as the party prepares for its primary elections in May. The governor’s message was delivered by his deputy, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, during the 1.5 million-man march held in…
ADC Reps Aspirant Provides Party Offices in Cross River
By Cletus Asuquo Dr Obah Edom Tawo, an aspirant for the House of Representatives seat for Etung/Obubra Federal Constituency under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has provided party headquarters in Etung Local Government Area and his home community of Bendeghe Ekiem, Cross River State. Tawo, in a statement made available to journalists, said the initiative…
