By Frank Ulom The Cross River State Government has unveiled an ambitious coffee development programme aimed at transforming the state’s agricultural economy, creating thousands of jobs, expanding exports and positioning Cross River as Nigeria’s leading coffee-producing state. Speaking at a press briefing held on Monday at the NUJ Press Centre in Calabar, the Commissioner for…
By Frank Ulom Several residential buildings were destroyed in a fire outbreak that swept through Eta-Agbor Cemetery Road in Calabar, Cross River State, in the early hours of Sunday, leaving many families homeless and counting heavy losses. The fire reportedly started at about 1:00 a.m., although the exact cause remains unknown. While some residents believe…
By Frank Ulom One person has been killed and several injured over a land dispute in Biase Local Government Area of Cross River State. According to Philip Obin, Special Adviser to the Governor of Cross River State on Digital Economy, the incident happened on Friday, July 4, 2026. Obin alleged that the victim, Nkeruwem Ikoh…
By Frank Ulom Social media has been agog since Wednesday following the trending photos of lawmakers from Yala Local Government Area. The photos, trending mostly on Facebook, show the Members of the Yala Legislative Council posing for photo sessions in front of their Chambers. But, are the photos real or artificial intelligence, AI-generated? The Social…
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…
