By Frank Ulom UGEP (CONVERSEER) – Once a towering figure in Nigeria’s foreign policy landscape, the memory of Dr Okoi Arikpo — the country’s longest serving Minister for External Affairs — now sits in quiet neglect along the Ugep/Abaomege federal road in Cross River State. His once-elegant residence, which stood as a symbol of prestige…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Governor Bassey Otu has approved the appointment of five individuals into the Cross River State Senior Secondary School Education Board. This was disclosed by a statement signed by Linus Obogo, Chief Press Secretary and Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Governor, on Monday, 13th October 2025. According…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – “Where are we going to put our things and keep our wards this rainy season and pressing economy?” That’s the crying of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) senior staff after they were evicted from the institution’s Boys’ Quarters (BQs). The staff alleged abuse of power by management, while the…
…flags off ₦20 million Yakurr students’ education scheme By Sylvia Okoi CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State Commissioner for Environment, Hon. Moses Osogi, has disbursed the sum of ₦10 million to over 60 successful candidates under his 2025 Abi Students Scholarship Programme. Presenting the scholarship funds of ₦150,000 each to the beneficiaries on SATURDAY,…
…pledges car gift at priestly jubilee By Frank Ulom OGOJA (CONVERSEER) – The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, has announced a ₦120 million donation towards the construction of the new St. Benedict Cathedral, Ogoja, alongside a car gift to one of the celebrants, Rev. Fr. Peter Obele Abue, in honour of his…
