Lady Obareki Charges Women on Exclusive Breastfeeding as GIFA Distributes Maternal Care Essentials

Representative of the First Lady Designate, the Special Assistant to the Governor on General Duties, Pastor Ann Abraham (left), presenting the maternal care packs to one of the pregnant women in Eket. By Anietie Akpan Women in Akwa Ibom State have been charged to indulge in exclusive breastfeeding of their babies within the first six…

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Police arrest 25-year-old armed robbery suspect in Calabar, recover firearm, drugs

Police arrest 25-year-old armed robbery suspect in Calabar, recover firearm, drugs

By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old suspected armed robber in Calabar, recovering a firearm, ammunition, and hard drugs in the process. In a statement issued on Friday, 15th August 2025, the Command’s spokesperson, SP Ugbo Irene, said the arrest followed a distress call received at…

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Rivers Govt. To Mobilise Resources For Improved Flood Management System

Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Ibibia Worika who represented the  Administrator of Rivers, Vice Adm. Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd). By Dianabasi Effiong The Administrator of Rivers, Vice Adm. Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd) says his administration is working to mobilise resources for an improved flood management system in the State by establishing the Rivers State Emergency Management…

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