“…we’re bringing in scouts to pick players” – LOC By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – A group known as Standard Ambassadors has put together a football tournament which starts from 13 December, to honour Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong, Senator representing Cross River Southern Senatorial District in the National Assembly. According to Hon. Effiom Effiwatt, Chairman, Local…
By Our Reporter CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State Government has reiterated its commitment to honouring Nigeria’s fallen heroes and recognising the dedication of serving military personnel, following the official launch of the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day emblem in Calabar. At the ceremony, where Governor Bassey Otu was represented by his Deputy, Rt….
By Kingsley Agim CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Cross River State governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, Thursday, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to positioning the state as a major force in Nigeria’s emerging blue economy as he formally launched a World Bank–supported upskilling programme designed to equip citizens with modern, globally relevant competencies for the maritime sector. Speaking…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State Consultative Forum (CRSCF) has inaugurated former Governor Clement Ebri and 87 others into its Elders Advisory Council. The inauguration was held on Thursday, 11 December 2025, at the Metropolitan Hotel (formerly Transcorp Hotels), Calabar, the state capital. The 88-member council was inaugurated by Governor Bassey…
By Odey Ojeka UGEP (CONVERSEER) – The Executive Chairman of Yakurr Local Government Council, Hon. Yibala Inyang, on 11 December 2025, celebrated former Governor of Cross River State, Chief Clement David Ebri, as he marked his 73rd birthday. Inyang described Ebri as an elder statesman with integrity who led by example. “Today, I join the Government and people of…
