By Our Reporter OGOJA (CONVERSEER) – A prominent grassroots advocate and community voice from Northern Cross River, MacJohnson Chikone Odey, has declared his intention to contest for the Senate seat representing Cross River North Senatorial District, promising to champion a people-centred political movement that restores dignity, accountability and genuine representation. Odey, who describes himself as…
By Odey Ojeka OGOJA (CONVERSEER) – Hon. (Mrs) Mary Illah Otoro has been sworn in as the new Vice Chairman of Ogoja Local Government Council, following her nomination by the Council Chairman, Chief Hon. Christopher Agbeh. The ceremony, Converseer reports, took place on Wednesday, at the Council’s Chambers, marking a new chapter in the Council’s…
By Frank Ulom OGOJA (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State High Court in Ogoja is yet to be renovated, 14 months after fire razed down the building. Converseer reports the Ogoja High was gutted on 5 January 2025, at about 7pm. Efforts to quench the fire by residents proved abortive as the court building, located…
By Frank Ulom OGOJA (CONVERSEER) – A High Court of Cross River State sitting in Ogoja has restrained the Cross River State House of Assembly from proceeding with the impeachment process against the Vice Chairman of Ogoja Local Government Area, Emmanuel Idi Yakubu. The order was granted by Justice Daniel Ofre Kulo following an ex…
By Our Reporter OGOJA (CONVERSEER) – Ogoja/Yala Federal Constituency is set for a new era of purposeful representation as Chief Ofana Paul Santus formally unveils his 2027 vision, a development-driven blueprint anchored on agriculture, empowerment, infrastructure and accountable leadership. With the resounding slogan, “Restoring Our Agricultural Pride for Food Production,” Chief Santus is positioning his…
By Frank Ulom OGOJA (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State Police Command has apprehended two suspects for unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition in Ogoja Local Government Area of the State. Converseer learned that the suspects were arrested at Ogboja in Abakpa, during a routine stop-and-search operation conducted by a patrol team from Ogoja Division….
