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 Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and the Police Service Commission (PSC) will commence the physical and credential screening of applicants for the 2025/2026 police recruitment exercise in Cross River State on Monday, March 9, 2026. The screening exercise, organised for candidates seeking enlistment as General Duty and Specialist Police…
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…
