A leading non-governmental organisation (NGO) reputable for adolescent and teenage reproductive health, Wingspan Women and Girls Initiative, has taken the campaign against sex-for-marks to rural schools in Cross River State. Marking the 2024 World Menstrual Hygiene Day on 28th May, the NGO held two-hour seminars with students from schools in rural communities, lecturing them on…
Meet female UNICAL graduate who drives keke napep for a living After 9 years of graduating from the University of Calabar (UNICAL) without a job, Miss Joy Amara Ihezie has ventured into Keke driving work (tricycle driver), operating in Delta State. The CONVERSEER learned that the female graduate operates around PTI Road and Jakpa Road…
…assures commitment to protecting lives and properties in the institution Following the recurrent incidence of infernos in the University of Calabar, the workaholic Vice Chancellor of the Institution, Prof. Florence Obi, has taken delivery of Innoson IVM 5008 fire fighting truck as part of her proactive measures to curtail and contain any future incident of…
…Commend His Aggressive Skill Development The Director-General of the Teachers Continuous Training Institute (TCTI) Biase, Professor Taoheed Adedoja, has felicitated Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, on his first-anniversary mark in office. In a congratulatory message, Professor Adedoja commended Governor Otu’s commitment to the development of the state, which has positively impacted the state,…
As Nigeria marks the 2024 Children’s Day today, 27th May, Rt. Hon. Orok Duke, Representative of Cross River State at the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Board, has joined in the celebrations, emphasising the crucial role of education and healthcare in shaping the future of the nation. Duke called on parents and community leaders to…
Mary Gold International School, Calabar, Cross River State, is soliciting for its female student who scored 357 out of 400 in the just concluded Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination. CONVERSEER gathered that Miss Josephine Okon Thomas, a student of Mary Gold International School, Calabar, scored 357 out of 400 in the 2024 JAMB,…
By Our Reporter The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar (UNICAL), Professor Florence Obi, has appointed Dr Lawrence Ekwok as the new Head of the Department of Mass Communication. In a letter conveying the appointment to Dr Ekwok, former Chairman of the Pentecostal Fellowship Nigeria (PFN), Cross River State, Prof. Obi urged him to continue…
The Member Representing Obanliku/Obudu/Bekwerra Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Peter Akpanke, has awarded a scholarship to Stephen Apebende, the 16-year-old boy who achieved an impressive score of 356 in the 2024 Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), the highest from Cross River State. Akpanke, who expressed pride in Stephen’s achievement, said he…
…as tuition fees for each student is close to ₦25 million per year Ahead of its official launch, Wigwe University, Isiokpo, Rivers State, has released its accommodation fees and plan. The university was founded by late Dr Herbert Wigwe, who died alongside his wife, Mrs Doreen Wigwe and son, Mr Chizi Wigwe and others on…
Governor Umo Eno has announced a one-time dress allowance for all local teachers in Akwa Ibom State’s schools, aimed at enhancing their professional appearance, boosting their confidence, and creating a conducive learning environment for students. This initiative is a testament to the administration’s dedication to enhancing the quality of education in the state. During the…
