By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Cross River State Command, has warned construction companies operating in the state to prioritise the protection of underground telecommunications infrastructure or face legal consequences. The warning followed enforcement action taken by the Command’s Critical National Assets and Infrastructure (CNAI) Unit against…
Attempting to explain Israel’s motives doesn’t equate to excusing what it just did as this thought exercise is required for better understanding what just happened and what it might lead to By Andrew Korybko MOSCOW (CONVERSEER) – Russia’s Federal Agency for International Humanitarian Cooperation, also known as Rossotrudnichestvo, described Israel’s destruction of its cultural center…
By Our Reporter CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The member representing Obubra I State Constituency in the Cross River State House of Assembly, Hon. Ovat Agbor, has publicly apologised over the alleged domestic violence that led to his suspension a few days ago. Below is his apology: I, Hon. Ovat Dickson Agbor, Member representing Obubra 1 State…
By Our Reporter ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The Federal Government has released emergency phone numbers and contact details for Nigerian diplomatic missions across the Middle East to assist citizens affected by the escalating conflict in the region. The advisory was issued in Abuja by the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs Nigeria and signed by its spokesperson,…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – High Chief Higgins Peters has continued his support for traditional institutions in Cross River North Senatorial District with the payment of stipends to clan heads and paramount rulers across the region. The latest disbursement covers three months—February, March, and April—and was paid to 120 clan heads and five paramount…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – As the world marks International Women’s Day 2026, tributes have been paid to Utibe Abasi Orok Bassey Duke, Special Assistant to Governor Bassey Otu on Gender Mainstreaming, for her contributions to women’s empowerment, youth mobilisation, and social advocacy in Cross River State. In a goodwill message issued to commemorate…
By Our Reporter KANO (CONVERSEER) – A group of women in Kano State has launched “Mata Zalla,” a female-only tricycle transport service designed to serve women while providing employment opportunities for female drivers. “Mata Zalla” translates to “exclusively women” in Hausa. Under the initiative, women operate the tricycles and transport only female passengers, creating a…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has called on stakeholders, community leaders and youths to take ownership of projects situated in their communities. The directive was given by the NDDC State Director for Cross River, Dr Daniel Ajunwa, during a “Capability Building Programme for Stakeholders Across the Niger Delta…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Government of Cross River State has announced a comprehensive ban on illegal mining across the state following a strategic meeting with critical stakeholders in the sector. The directive was given by the Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, on Thursday. The decisive directive, which takes immediate effect, exempts only operators…
…as state records 1,106 surgeries under health insurance scheme By AmanamHillary Umo-Udofia & Emma Akpabio UYO (CONVERSEER) – Akwa Ibom State has recorded 126,000 consultations, 1,106 surgeries and 1,012 vaginal deliveries under its State Health Insurance Scheme, as the administration of Governor Umo Eno continues to strengthen healthcare delivery across the state. At the February…
