By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Akwa Akpa, known to European colonists as Old Calabar or Duke Town, was an Efik city-state that flourished in the 19th century in what is now southern Nigeria. Although it is now absorbed into Nigeria, traditional rulers of the state are still recognised. The state occupied what is now…
NIGERIA DAILY WEATHER OUTLOOK Valid for: Wednesday, 21st January 2026 (00:00 – 23:59 WAT) Issued on: Tuesday, 20th January 2026, by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) NiMet encourages all Nigerians to remain weather-aware as activities continue across the country. Please find the expected weather conditions below. Northern States Morning: Sunny and hazy skies are anticipated…
By Anietie Akpan Orientation training for the remaining 505 newly recruited public servants in Cross River State will soon commence. The Chairman, State Civil Service Commission, Sir Maurice Effiwatt, in a statement dated January 19, said the orientation training for the remaining 505 newly recruited public servants is a conclusion of the ongoing operation training…
By Joe Udo (CONVERSEER) – Everyone is talking about Greenland, Trump and Denmark. But almost no one is actually explaining what’s really going on. Here is how I explained it to my 10-year-old nephew: Greenland looks like a giant frozen island above Canada. Most people think it’s just ice and snow. But Greenland is one…
By Kingsley Agim CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW), South-South Zone, has formally received a cache of arms and ammunition surrendered by 80 repentant militants in Cross River State, marking another significant turning point in the state’s drive to consolidate peace and security. The weapons…
