By Frank Ulom A speeding truck has ran over a female Police officer at a checkpoint in Calabar, Cross River State capital. Converseer learned that the victim, Inspector Edna Matthew, who is currently receiving treatment, was badly injured in a road accident involving a Mack truck and a Toyota Sienna bus along the Murtala Mohammed…
Frank Ulom A damaging fire has gutted Magistrates’ Court 1 in Ikom, Cross River State, destroying vital case files, court records, and documents, including matters with judgments still pending. The incident occurred on Wednesday night with no fire service to arrest the situation. The fire, according to sources left significant damage to the facility, with…
By Obaseoyi Bassey In a strategic move to bolster trade and economic stability, the Commissioner, Cross River State Ministry of Commerce, Dr Abigail Duke, has called for unprecedented unity among market associations. Dr Abigail Duke Orok made this call during a high-level key stakeholders meeting to outline a vision for a more prosperous trading environment…
By Joy Ndoma The Cross River State Universal Basic Education Board has conducted a transparent bid opening for the 2025 UBEC/SUBEB intervention projects, reinforcing its commitment to due process and accountability while warning contractors against project abandonment. The exercise, held at the Board’s Conference Hall, recent, in Calabar, focused on pre-qualification tenders under the 2025…
By Editorial Team The attention of the Cross River State Ministry of Health has been drawn to a publication titled “Cross River Identifies 10 More Persons With COVID Symptoms.” The report, as presented, is misleading and does not accurately reflect the current public health situation in the state. For the avoidance of doubt, Cross River…
By Nakanda Iyadim The Cross River State Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) observed a sombre Chapter’s Night in Kaduna, held as part of the 2026 NIPR Week (NIPRW) activities. The gathering, which also served as a retirement celebration honouring fellow member Mrs. Obo Mesembe for her 35 years of meritorious service…
By Blessing Enagu The Cross River State Government, in partnership with the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, has commenced a statewide Train-the-Trainer workshop aimed at equipping farmers, agricultural officers, and extension workers with modern seed yam production techniques. The programme, which kicked off in Calabar Municipal for participants from the Southern Senatorial District, is designed…
By Kingsley Agim The Cross River State Government has declared that the recent COVID-19 case recorded in the state is under control, urging residents and visitors to remain calm. Speaking during a media briefing in Calabar, the Commissioner for Health, Dr Henry Egbe Ayuk, reassured the public that there is no cause for alarm, noting…
By Frank Ulom A 46-year-old man identified as Imeh Sunday, has been convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for incestuous rape. Converseer reports that Imeh was convicted and sentenced today, 22 April 2026, by the Family Court 2 sitting in Calabar, Cross River State, and presided over Hon. Justice Blessing Egwu. Justice Egwu imposed the…
By Joy Ndoma The Cross River State Universal Basic Education Board has firmly dismissed allegations that its Executive Chairman is demanding ₦2 million from contractors in exchange for contract award letters, describing the claims as false, malicious, and misleading. In a press statement dated April 17, 2026, and signed by the Executive Chairman, Mrs Fedelia…
