CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – In its efforts towards improving food security, the State House of Assembly recently passed the Cross River State Irrigations and Dams Authority Bill 2025 into law. The bill is aimed at conceptualising, designing, procuring, managing and regulating irrigation, dams and reservoirs with a view to ensuring optimal performance and efficient use of…
Health workers across several local government areas in Cross River State are battling dire conditions that undermine the delivery of primary healthcare services.
CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Biase Local Government Area (LGA) of Cross River State has earned commendations for its sweeping infrastructural strides, which have turned the council into a haven for investors and a model of peace and development within the state. The praise came from the Chief Executive Officer of the Cross River State Planning Commission,…
CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – There was commotion in Calabar, Cross River State capital, following the arrest and detention of three nurses by the Nigeria Police Force. The nurses, simply identified as Joy, Mary, and Deborah, arrested on Monday, were released on Tuesday after nurses from the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) stormed the streets in…
OGOJA (CONVERSEER) – The College of Nursing Sciences Ogoja, weekend, celebrated a landmark achievement as it held its maiden matriculation ceremony for its pioneer set of students following its successful transition to a collegiate system. The event marked a major turning point for the institution, which had faced the risk of being scrapped or merged…
BEKWARRA (CONVERSEER) – Farmers in Cross River State are crying over the alleged taking over of farmlands by herdsmen, which may trigger food scarcity by year’s end. Apart from the food scarcity, the citizens of the states also fear for their lives following what is happening in Benue, Plateau and other states. These and other…
CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The All Progressives Congress (APC) Erei-South Women in Politics paid a courtesy visit to the Vice Chairman of Biase Local Government Area, Hon. Ekuma Ngwu, at his residence in Calabar in a vibrant show of solidarity and appreciation. The visit, filled with warm expressions of support and goodwill, highlighted the women’s admiration…
CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State Political Network (CRISPON), a support group under the All Progressives Congress (APC), has organised a mega rally endorsing Governor Bassey Otu and President Bola Tinubu for re-election in 2027. The rally is part of a series of recent endorsements by party stakeholders in Cross River State. Held at…
By Joseph Abasi-Abasi CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State chapter of the Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has reaffirmed its support for Governor Bassey Otu, passing a resounding vote of confidence in recognition of what it described as his “legendary and enviable” achievements in office. The declaration was made on Friday at a high-level…
CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu has unveiled ‘Traces of Time’ as the theme for the 2025 Carnival Calabar, marking its 20 years of existence. The unveiling was held on Thursday at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, This year marks the 20th anniversary of the renowned carnival that prides itself on being…