Cross River releases final list for orientation training of newly recruited public servants

Cross River releases final list for orientation training of newly recruited public servants

ORIENTATION TRAINING OF THE 3RD BATCH OF NEWLY RECRUITED PUBLIC SERVANTS IN CROSS RIVER STATE By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Government of Cross River State has released the third and final list for the orientation training of newly recruited public servants employed into the civil service. According to a statement by Sir Maurice…

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NDDC commences FREE medical outreach in Calabar

By Our Reporter CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and its partners have commenced a free medical outreach in Calabar, Cross River State, with residents receiving a wide range of specialist healthcare services at no cost. The health programme, which opened today, 24th November 2025, at the Calabar Women and Children Hospital,…

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Gov Otu appoints 5 into Cross River State Sports Commission

By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Governor Bassey Otu has approved the appointment of five sports enthusiasts into the Cross River State Sports Commission. The appointments were contained in a release signed by Prof. Anthony Owan-Enoh, Secretary to the State Government (SSG), on 24th November 2025, with reference number: ‘Our Ref: SSG/GSA/102/VOL.VI/101.’ According to the…

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The Godfather at 70 !

Patrick Ogar, the Veteran Broadcaster who clocked 70 recently. By Eddy Ekpenyong The harmattan was tightening its bite on Calabar, as it often did at the year’s end. On a November morning in 1977, Senior Secondary School students from across Cross River State gathered at the historic Hope Waddel Training Institute for the finals of…

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CUDA Begins Works on Erosion Sites in 8 Miles, Warns Residents

By Princewill Kingston The Calabar Urban Development Authority, CUDA, has kickstarted the opening up of blocked drainages from the Walkover Bus Stop to Unique Schools in 8 miles, Calabar which had caused uncontrollable flooding of the area thereby constituting a menace to residents and commuters for months now. PillarToday gathered that the area is always…

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Worsening Security Situation in Nigeria: Former Minister Blows Hot…”We Must Abandon Excuses, Political Diversions”

Chief Nduese Essien, former Minister. For the Record (November  24, 2025) By Chief Nduese Essien I address the nation with a heavy heart and a profound sense of responsibility. As a Nigerian who has served at the highest levels of government, I am deeply troubled by the alarming deterioration of security across our country. The…

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