Eighty (80) Cameroonian refugees taking shelter in Cross River State, Nigeria, have benefited from cricket training organised by the Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) and CSED (Community Sport and Educational Development) Initiative. CONVERSEER reports that the three-day event which was held from 6th to 8th April 2024 in Adagom 1 Playground, in Ogoja Local Government Area…
In a recent turn of events in Cross River, tension has escalated following a clash between Chief Frank Edet, the Special Adviser to Governor Bassey Otu on Chieftaincy Affairs, and the Chairman of the Cross River State Traditional Rulers’ Council (TRC), Etinyin Etim Okon Edet. According to NEGROIDHAVEN, the confrontation, which occurred on 22nd March,…
The UJ Esuene Stadium was illuminated with flood lights as market women from two major markets in the city of Calabar, Marian and Watt market locked horns in a thrilling and entertaining novelty football match to celebrate Rev Mrs Eyoanwan Otu, wife of the governor on her 60th birthday. The event was organised as part…
Popular brand promoter, Kelvin Akparanta, popularly referred to as Calabar “Man Ashawo” and “Kelvinkul” is dead. CONVERSEER gathered that Akparanta died on Monday, 8th April 2024 from an illness in Calabar. He was admitted at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, UCTH, and was said to be active and lively on Saturday until Monday when…
As leaders of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC in Cross River State continue to await presidential recognition in terms of appointment, there’s an urgent need for the state leadership to take a step further by leading a powerful delegation to visit President Bola Tinubu to tell him the plight of the people. It’s been…
