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Two Cross Riverians killed Yesterday 24th August 2018 by Ebonyians in a renewed Cross River - Ebonyi Clash. According to one of the stakeholders of Ukelle Nation and House of Assembly Aspirant for Yala II State Constituency under the People's Democratic Party PDP Comr Jo Esse, the conflict is taking a new dimension as ebonyians ambush Cross Riverians and massacre them.  According to him: " One soldier, Copl. Emmanuel Ndubuisi, posted to Mfuma checkpoint in Ukelle, on special assignment sent two Ukelle youths to deliver items to his coleagues on the Ebonyi axis and they (Ukelle boys) were butchered alive yesterday 24 August 2018" Should I still keep quiet until Ukelle is exterminated? " The aspirant who is also the chairman of the Actors guild of Nigeria Cross River State chapter condemned the gruesome act and said that he will leave no stone unturned until the perpetrators are brought to book.

The Actors Guild of Nigeria, Cross River State chapter is set to hold its first official meeting after elections. The monthly meeting is scheduled to hold on the 30th August 2018 at Cultural center complex Calabar by 4PM. The meeting will have in attendance the Honourable Commissioner for Culture and Tourism Development and former Chairman of the Actors Guild of Nigeria Cross River State chapter, Comr. Eric Anderson and other stakeholders and members of the guild. According to the Chairman of Cross River State chapter of the Actors Guild of Nigeria(AGN), Comr Jo Esse, the highlights of the meeting shall include general Endorsement and total recognition and acceptance of the new executive of AGN by the ministry of Culture, presentation of partnership certificate to partners of the guild, presentation of blue print, formation of committees that will move the guild forward and other epoch making activities. The Chairman called on Cross River filmmakers within and outside to com...

An angry mob in Ikom, Cross River State set one Mr. Umeh ablaze at the early hours of yesterday. The incident which happened at about 6AM at Sweet Mother Street junction was outrightly condemned by residents of the town. The suspected arm robber was alleged to have attempted to rob a motorcycle operator popularly known as Okada rider but met his doom when a gang of angry youths pounced on  him and set him ablaze. In a chat with Coneri Magazine, one of the residents of the Area and businessman Mr.  Abang David said the suspect had already been burnt to ashes  before the arrival of the Nigerian Police, decrying the damages that jungle justice does to any society.

Chief Dr. Matthew O. Achigbe has emerged Chairman of the All Progressive Congress APC Cross River State chapter. The Obubra born politician emerged winner in the just concluded Cross River APC state Congress held today 22nd August 2018  in Calabar. In a chat with Coneri Magazine, members say the emergence of Dr. Matthew Achigbe as the authentic Chairman of the APC in the state will reposition the party for victory ahead of the 2019 general election. In a congratulatory message, the new Chairman of the Party, Dr.  Matthew Ojong Achigbe thanked members for believing in him promising that his executive won't disappoint their expectations. The following party stakeholders were present at the Congress: His Excellency Dr. Clement Ebiri former Governor of Cross River State, Distinguished Senator John Owan Enoh Senator representing the Central Senatorial District, Hon. Hilliard Eta, Vice President South South,  Hon. Alex Ogbonna, Hon. Paul Adah and other APC chiefta...

Chief Dr. Matthew O. Achigbe has emerged Chairman of the All Progressive Congress APC Cross River State chapter. The Obubra born political giant defeated Hon. Godwin  Etim John  in the just concluded Cross River APC state Congress held today 22nd August 2018  in Calabar. In a chat with Coneri Magazine, members say the emergence of Dr. Matthew Achigbe as the authentic Chairman of the APC in the state will reposition the party for victory ahead of the 2019 general election. In a congratulatory message, the new Chairman of the Party, Dr.  Matthew Ojong Achigbe thanked members for believing in him promising that his executive won't disappoint their expectations. The following party stakeholders were present at the Congress: His Excellency Dr. Clement Ebiri former Governor of Cross River State, Distinguished Senator John Owan Enoh Senator representing the Central Senatorial District, Hon. Hilliard Eta, Vice President South South,  Hon. Alex Ogbonna, Hon....

If what the Senate President Dr.  Bukola Saraki said is anything to go by, then PDP is seriously warming up to retake the country from the ruling All Progressive Congress. IN his speech, the chairman of the National Assembly told the country that the mistake the People's Democratic Party made in the last general Elections has been perfectly corrected and that the party is ready to for almighty 2019 General Elections. 'I wish to inform Nigerians that, after extensive consultations, I have decided to take my leave of the All Progressives Congress (APC). This is not a decision that I have made lightly. If anything at all, I have tarried for so long and did all that was humanly possible, even in the face of great provocation, ridicule and flagrant persecution, to give opportunity for peace, reconciliation and harmonious existence. Perhaps, more significantly, I am mindful of the fact that I carry on my shoulder a great responsibility for thousands of my supporters, politic...

The battle for who becomes the next Governor of Cross River State has taken a new dimension as the All Progressive Congress (APC) struggles to take over the mantle of leadership of the state from the  People's Democratic Party(PDP). In both the People's Democratic Party (PDP) and the All progressive Congress (APC),  many candidates have indicated interests to run for the highly exalted office  in the state. As the APC cook up their plans to overthrow the ruling party, the PDP too are working tirelessly to retain the seat. And if the APC must succeed in capturing the governorship seat in Cross River State, they must front a marketable candidate. They must allow an experienced, humble, accountable, trust-worthy, industrious and God-fearing leader as flagbearer of the party ahead of the 2019 General elections. And if we are to point out the most experienced, credible, humble, capable, accountable, approachable, trustworthy, industrious and God fearing leader amongst the...

The annulled APC Cross River State Congress scheduled to hold on Saturday August 18th has been rescheduled to hold on Wednesday 22nd August 2018. In a statement made public on line, members say the reason is  to enable the party come out with modalities for a free and fair elections. Exercept: "The Leadership of the National working committee of the All progressives Congress has rescheduled the annulled state congress to hold on Wednesday. All duly elected state delegates should please take note"

The people of Nkum Okpambe, Yala-Obubra in Obubra Local Government Area of Cross River State  have demanded for a road as the basis for voting in the 2019 general election. Speaking on behalf of the community, retired police officer and  Chairman of Yala-Obubra Development Association (YODA) Supol. Julius Bassey Ekpong said the Yala people have suffered for too long and have decided not to vote in the forthcoming general election unless their road is put in a good state.  Speaking also the Ogarbor of  Nkum Okpambe and paramount ruler of Yala Obubra, His Royal Majesty Oche Nicholas Agrumon Bassey (ogarbor IV) said the Yala people are tired of being deceived by successive Governments Without results adding that the Yala people are angry over the state of their road, lack of good water and electricity. In his words: " We are tired of being used by politicians. How can a community as large as Yala exist without a motorable road, pipe borne water or electrici...