Father fingered as young man drowns in river in Cross River
IKOM (CONVERSEER) – The Okuni community in Ikom Local Government Area in Central Cross River…
Governor Otu signs 9 bills into law
CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu has signed nine bills into law. The new laws are expected to strengthen governance, improve service delivery, and drive development across key sectors in the state. Speaking during the signing ceremony, Otu commended the legislature for its dedication and responsiveness over the past two years. “We…
Ayra Starr wins Best International Act at 2025 BET Awards
Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Ayra Starr has won her first-ever BET Award, taking home the Best International Act at the 2025 BET Awards held on Monday night at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles.
Access Bank refuses to remit customer’s $14,380 gratuity despite 2 court judgements in Calabar
CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Ofegobi Ofem Balinwo, a long-time customer of Access Bank in Calabar, Cross River State, is in distress after the unexplained disappearance of his $14,485.92 gratuity from his domiciliary account, despite a court ruling in his favour five years ago. The saga dates back to 2016 when a duplicated transaction led to a…
Father fingered as young man drowns in river in Cross River
IKOM (CONVERSEER) – The Okuni community in Ikom Local Government Area in Central Cross River State, is in mourning following the tragic drowning of a young man, identified as Ntibor, also known locally as “Blaq Samy.” The incident, which has left the community in shock, occurred on Sunday afternoon when the victim, believed to be…
Cross River to build new airport, launch state-owned airline to boost tourism
CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State Government has unveiled ambitious plans to construct a new airport and establish a state-owned airline as part of efforts to strengthen air connectivity and drive tourism growth across the state. The Commissioner for Aviation, Captain Imah Utum, disclosed this during a recent visit to the Lagos Aviation Academy,…
C’River NPC Federal Commissioner felicitates APC Chairman on birthday
CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Honourable Federal Commissioner representing Cross River State at the National Population Commission (NPC), Rt. Hon. Barr. Alex Ukam, has extended warm felicitations to the State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Barr. Alphonsus Ogar Eba, on the occasion of his 2025 birthday anniversary. In a congratulatory message made available to…
PDP accuses Governor Otu of silence amid growing misgovernance
CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River State has accused Governor Bassey Otu of maintaining silence over what it described as widespread misconduct and rising insecurity under his administration. In an exclusive interview with DAILY POST in Calabar, the State Chairman of the PDP, Venatius Ikem, alleged that Cross River is…
Retired Army Major dies in captivity after ₦10m ransom payment in Kogi
LOKOJA (CONVERSEER) – Retired Army Major Joe Ajayi who was abducted from his residence in Odo-Ape, Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State, has reportedly died in captivity, despite the payment of a ₦10 million ransom by his family. Ajayi was abducted on Wednesday, 21st May 2025, around 11:30pm by armed men who stormed his…
Senator Jibrin donates N200m to Kano phone market fire victims
KANO (CONVERSEER) – Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, on Friday visited Kano’s largest phone market located at Farm Centre to sympathise with traders affected by a recent fire outbreak that ravaged parts of the market. The inferno, which caused widespread damage, destroyed goods worth millions of naira and disrupted business activities in…
Orji Uzor Kalu applauds Gov Otti’s road projects, others
ABA (CONVERSEER) – Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, representing Abia North Senatorial District, has lauded Governor Alex Otti for his ongoing infrastructural developments in Abia State, describing him as a lifelong friend he cannot oppose politically. Kalu, who was Governor of Abia State from 1999 to 2007, made the remarks on Sunday night during a courtesy…
