By Frank Ulom KATSINA (CONVERSEER) – MonitNG, a civic technology platform, has exposed the deplorable state of Junior Secondary School in Bazanga, Danja Local Government Area of Katsina State, describing it as a “devastating reflection of failed governance and misplaced priorities”. The group revealed that the entire local government area has been completely neglected, with…
By Frank Ulom GUSAU (CONVERSEER) – MonitNG, a civic technology platform, has raised alarm over the deplorable condition of Gada Biyu Model Primary School in Madawaki Ward, Gusau Local Government Area of Zamfara State, describing the situation as “nothing short of a scandal”. The group said the school currently has no desks or chairs, forcing…
By Joe Udo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has announced the rehabilitation of 73 Government Secondary Schools in Abuja, marking a major step towards addressing the deteriorating state of public education infrastructure in the capital. The move follows months of sustained advocacy by civic groups and concerned citizens highlighting…
By Our Reporter BAKASSI (CONVERSEER) – Displaced children in Bakassi Local Government Area of Cross River State received a boost at the weekend as the Refuge Foundation for Displaced Persons launched its annual Kits4Kids project at Esighi Primary School. The initiative, which targets school-aged children in internally displaced persons (IDP) communities, provided hundreds of pupils…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) has announced a change in the resumption date for the First Semester of the 2025/2026 academic session. According to a statement signed by the Acting Registrar, Idim E. Ekanem, and dated 26th September, the resumption, initially slated for Sunday, 28th September, has…
By Our Reporter ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The Sultan Maccido Institute of Leadership at the Peace and Development Centre, Yakubu Gowon University, formerly University of Abuja, on Monday honoured Deputy Commissioner of Police and academic, Dr Akeem Adedeji, in recognition of his hard work, selfless service, and dedication to human development. The Acting Vice-Chancellor of the…
By Frank Ulom OGOJA (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State Government has continued its statewide review of education policies with a stakeholders’ engagement for the Northern Educational Zone, aimed at strengthening the implementation of reforms for the 2025/2026 academic session. The forum, convened by the Commissioner for Education, Senator Prof. Stephen Odey, on Thursday at…
By Christian Njoku CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Connected Development (CODE), with support from Oxfam has strengthened its Power of Voices Partnership Project by expanding civic clubs to four schools in Cross River to groom students into future leaders. At a civic engagement held at the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Demonstration Secondary School, Calabar, on Friday,…
By Edem Ekpo, Weekenders CALABAR (WEEKENDERS, CONVERSEER) – The Senate of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) has approved the establishment of a new Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, a milestone aimed at advancing academic training and research in media-related fields. The faculty, which received Senate approval on Thursday, will begin operations with seven pioneer…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State Commissioner for Education, Senator Prof. Stephen Odey, has cautioned head teachers and principals of public and private schools against collecting illegal levies from students, warning that offenders would face strict sanctions. Odey gave the directive on Tuesday during a meeting with school heads in Calabar,…
