After a brief hiatus, Author Ndifreke Ukpong is set to release his latest novel, “A Future In Chains”. Some may have thought that he had stopped writing altogether, but Ukpong assures us that he has been busy crafting his next literary masterpiece. “I believe that writing is not just about putting words on paper, but…
By Fred Abua Calabar, Cross River State – Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State joined the family of the late Elder Etubom Esu Bassey-Duke (MON) and other dignitaries in a special thanksgiving service celebrating the centenary birthday of their matriarch and leader, Evangelist Blessing Bassey-Duke, MFR. The interdenominational service, held at the Presbyterian Church…
The governor of Cross River state, Senator Bassey Otu, has felicitated with the Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Akon Ikpeme, on the occasion of her birthday anniversary. Hon. Justice Akon Ikpeme was born on 21st October 1959, and clocks 65th today. In a birthday message to the amiable Chief Judge, dated 21st October 2024, the governor…
The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), led by its Cross River State Chairman, Obol Comr. Emmanuel Olayi, marked the 65th birthday of Governor Bassey Otu with the launch of an education support programme. The event, which took place at St. Patrick Primary School in Adiabo, Odukpani Local Government Area of the State, focused on…
By Kelvin Obambon CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Presbyterian Church of Nigeria (PCN), Ishie Town Parish, has held its ‘Awards and Tributes Night’ in which some dedicated and outstanding members were honoured as the church marks its 100th Anniversary. The event which took place on Thursday, 17th October 2024, at the PCN Ikot Ishie, Calabar, Cross…
Following the sociopolitical crises that have bedevilled Rivers State in recent times, the spiritual leader of Brotherhood of the Cross and Star (BCS), His Holiness Olumba Olumba Obu, has waded in, assuring Governor Siminalayi Fubara of protection, restoration of peace and success of his administration. To this end, the spiritual leader has ordered his teeming…
Tech Big Tech’s race for AGI heats up as OpenAI raises $6.6 billion. OpenAI has secured $6.6 billion in new funding, pushing its valuation to $157 billion, with a goal of reaching $11 billion in sales by next year. D.A. Davidson’s Gil Luria sees this target as achievable, but calls the company’s $100 billion sales…
In a letter to the Catholics in Gaza, Pope Francis marks a year since the Hamas attacks on Israel, which sparked an all-out conflict in the Holy Land. He bemoans the “shameful inability of the international community and powerful countries to put an end to the war” and expresses his solidarity with those who “suffer…
It is regarded as the art world’s barometer of fame – the ‘Art Compass’, which has been published for more than half a century. Little is happening at the top, but the ‘stars of tomorrow’ are becoming more colourful. The painter Gerhard Richter (92) remains the world’s most important artist in the ‘Art Compass’ ranking….
By Nelson NseAbasi The First Lady of Cross River State, Rev Mrs Eyoanwan Bassey Otu is sponsoring 20 young girls from across the state to participate in the Queen of Humanity Pageant, which offers a grand prize of five million Naira (N5m) and a brand new car to the winner. The governor’s wife made the…
