By Odey Ojeka The Cross River State Government has moved to de-escalate tensions between Ugep and Idomi communities, following a high-level peace meeting with political and traditional stakeholders in Yakurr LGA. The meeting was chaired on Friday, July 3, 2026, by the State Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, at the Biase Local Government Council…
By Frank Ulom A young girl identified as Miss Favour Uduak Smith and her boyfriend have reportedly died from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning from generator fumes in Calabar, Cross River State. Converseer learned that the tragic incident occurred last week Friday, at Poultry Farm Road in Calabar South Local Government Area of the state. According…
By Frank Ulom The Chairman of the Nigerian Youth Congress (NYC), Cross River State Chapter, Comrade Francis Finian Offionor, has responded to the recent remarks by the immediate past Cross River State Chairman of APC and current Deputy Governorship Candidate of PDP, Alphonsus Ogar Eba, calling on the State Government to constitute a probe panel…
The Water Systems for Health (WS4H) programme implemented by Self Help Africa (SHA) has improved or restored access to water services for more than 320,000 people in Kano and Cross River states through interventions aimed at strengthening water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) systems. Speaking at the National Results and Learning workshop held last week in…
By Frank Ulom Cross River State Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Akon Ikpeme, has charged newly sworn notary publics to uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct and professionalism, reminding them that their actions are under constant public scrutiny. Hon. Justice Ikpeme gave the charge on Monday during the swearing-in ceremony held at the Chief Judges’…
