Chinese nationals on the run as taskforce uncovers illegal mining tunnel in Cross River By Frank Ulom IKOM (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State Anti-Illegal Mining Task Force has uncovered a secret tunnel used for unauthorised mineral exploitation in Alesi community, Ikom Local Government Area. The miners, believed to include Chinese nationals, reportedly fled the…
By Divine Bishung CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State House of Assembly has passed a bill to establish the office of the Surveyor-General of the State. The bill, sponsored by the Member representing Calabar Municipality State Constituency, Hon. Stanley Nsemo, with 8 other Co-sponsors, seeks to establish a legal framework for the Office of…
By Our Reporter CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Cross River State governor, Sen. Bassey Otu has advocated for a comprehensive legislative reform aimed at empowering states in the management of mineral resources. Governor Otu made the call when members of the House of Representatives Committee on Solid Minerals paid him a courtesy visit in Government House, Calabar….
By Our Reporter CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Editor of Nigerian Chronicle, Comrade Oka Ibor, has been honoured with the 2025 Cross River State Government Best Service Award. Ibor was presented the award certificate and Service Medal by the Secretary to the Government of Cross River State, Prof. Anthony Owan-Enoh, during the celebration of the Civil/Public…
By Asuquo Cletus CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – As part of the effort in celebrating the 2025 World Humanitarian Day, the Chairman of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council, Archibong Bassey, has launched a humanitarian initiative known as PADBANK. The initiative is aimed at tackling period poverty as well as restoring dignity to…
