By Patrick Obia The Nigerian Correctional Service, Cross River State Command has debunked claims that some high profile inmates at the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Afokang, Calabar were freed during an unknown gunmen attack. Gunmen believed to be militants on the late night of Wednesday, in their numbers attacked the Correctional Center, killed armed security,
By Frank Ulom Shops and goods worth millions of naira have been burnt down by a fire outbreak at the popular Watt Market in Calabar, Cross River State capital. CONVERSEER gathered that the incident occurred in the wee hours of Thursday 19 October 2023 when traders were still asleep in their homes. According to sources,
By Patrick Obia Unknown gunmen believed to be militants have attacked Afokang Correctional Center in Calabar South Local Government Area of Cross River State. The gunmen in their numbers during the attack killed armed security and made away with his rifle. The incident occurred in the night hours of Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at about
By Godwin Otang The Cross River State Forestry Commission has called for synergy across all stakeholders to ensure sustainable forest management in Cross River State, as the Commission rallies stakeholders to plan for sustainable forest management in the State. This was the focus of the multi-stakeholder meeting held in Calabar on Wednesday, October 18, 2023.
By Ebika Precious Foundation for Partnership Initiative in the Niger Delta (PIND) has inaugurated its new executive in the University of Calabar (UNICAL) Peace Club. Giving an insight, the capacity building coordinator of the organization Dr. Chukwudi Njoku and Mrs. Violet Eneyor said the foundation focuses on peacebuilding and economic development, by managing crises and
By Gladys Omirigbe A nursing mother of one identified as Mary Obeten Peter has cried out as her younger sister – Hannah secretly got married to her husband – Peter Obeten. The said couple hails from Ugep, Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State. The incident is said to have occurred during the period
By Patrick Obia The Cross River State Command of the Nigerian Police Force has frowned at the disregard for traffic laws and reckless driving in Calabar metropolis. The Command expressed this in a press release signed and made available by the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) SP Irene Ugbo, for the Commissioner of Police
By Veronica Utsu and Everest Prince The traditional rulers in Ikom Local Government Area of Cross River State have pledged their support for the National Youth Assembly of Nigeria (NYAN) Ikom chapter. The pledge was made on Saturday 9th September 2023 when the leadership of NYAN paid a visit to the Ikom Traditional Rulers Council.