By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Commissioner representing Cross River State in the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Board, Rt. Hon. (Otuekong) Orok Otu Duke PhD, has joined family, friends, and sympathisers to pay his last respects to the late Mr Eyo Edem Duke, who was laid to rest after a funeral service in…
By Joe Udo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The Federal House of Representatives has resolved the indigenous contractors crisis. Payments to indigenous contractors being owed by the Federal Government for projects executed are expected to commence from Monday next week. Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, in a statement, says this followed a resolution reached by…
By Frank Ulom OGOJA (CONVERSEER) – Cross River State youths have commended Governor Bassey Otu and his deputy, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, for what they described as people-centred developmental projects being implemented across the state, particularly in the northern senatorial district. The commendation came during an enlarged interactive session held with the Deputy Governor in…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State Forestry Commission has ordered the immediate withdrawal of all unauthorised evacuation passes in line with a directive from Governor Bassey Otu to restore order in the sector. In a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Commission, Mrs Bassey Onoyom Bassey, on Tuesday, 2nd…
By Joe Udo BENIN CITY (CONVERSEER) – Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has commissioned over 300 motorbikes for security agencies operating across the state. The motorcycles, which will be deployed across the three senatorial districts, are expected to enhance security patrols and help operatives access remote and forest areas where criminals often take refuge. The…
By Nsan Neji PORT HARCOURT (CONVERSEER) – The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has graduated about 300 youths from its two-month Technical Skills Training Programme, organised by the Department of Commercial and Industrial Development. The training focused on pipe fitting, scaffolding, sandblasting/pipe coating, and forklift operations. Speaking at the event on Thursday, Executive Director, Projects,…
By Joe Udo VATICAN (CONVERSEER) – Pope Leo XIV prayed for an end to what he called the “pandemic of arms” days after a trans shooter opened fire on a Catholic school, killing two and injuring 17, in the United States. He stated this during his Sunday noon blessing from his studio overlooking St. Peter’s…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – A new generation church, Grace Network Evangelical Outreach (Grace Consulate), has fed over 100,000 people through its Free Food Centre programme in Calabar, Cross River State. This was disclosed by the church’s senior pastor, Lawrence Agbata Esq., during Sunday service at 39 Chamley Street by Calabar Road, Calabar South….
UCTH MPCS Treasurer bows out with gratitude after 9 years of service By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The outgoing Treasurer of the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) Multi-Purpose Cooperative Society (MPCS), Dr (Mrs) Naomi Ernest, has formally concluded her tenure, describing her stewardship as a journey sustained by grace, resilience, and collective spirit….
By Frank Ulom BIASE (CONVERSEER) – The Concerned People of Etono II Community in Biase Local Government Area of Cross River State have called on Governor Bassey Otu to ensure that justice and fairness form the basis of ongoing peace efforts in the lingering crisis between Biakpan and Etono II. In a statement signed by…
