By Magnus Effiong The President of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) in Cross River State, Comrade Obol Leko Otabe Obono, has lauded Governor Bassey Otu for the ongoing implementation of promotion of local government staff as well as other interventions which have brought hope to workers in the third tier of government…
By Mario Nawfal After the U.S Securities and Exchange Commission finally approved Ethereum spot ETFs, they recorded over $100 million in inflows in just the first 15 minutes. After 90 minutes, they saw over $360 million in inflows. Analysts have predicted that ETH will increase in value due to increased demand from ETFs, and some…
Ahead of the 2024 Local Government elections billed for 5th October 2024, as announced by the Akwa Ibom State Independent Electoral Commission (AKISIEC) as well as the timeline of activities for the conduct of PDP Congresses released by the National Headquarters of the Party, the State Executive Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Akwa…
The Cross River State House of Assembly has resolved that the Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHED), the State Electricity Agency (SEA) as well as Ministry of Power be invited to appear before it to offer a public explanation of the poor power supply in the Ikom Local Government Area. The Assembly has also resolved…
Times Higher Education (THE), in its recent report of 21st July 2024, has ranked the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) top of the list of best African Universities. In a survey conducted by the global non-governmental ranking outfit, to ascertain African Universities with the “best teaching skills index,” UNICROSS emerged topmost (first), out of…
Ava Kris Tyson has stepped away from “all things MrBeast” after his past comments regarding a teenager went viral. Tyson was accused of an inappropriate relationship with a 13-year-old boy. Tyson was 20 at the time. “I would like to apologize for any of my past behaviour or comments if it hurt or offended anyone….
Mrs Umo Bassey, a journalist, and her family from Cross River State escaped death along the Calabar-Itu road. Converseer learned that Umowas travelling with her two children on the road when a truck rammed into their vehicle, a maroon colour Toyota Sienna. The accident occurred around a failed portion of the road which has taken…
Created by Nigerian producer Roye Okupe, pioneering founder of YouNeek Studios Adapted from his graphic novel series by Dark Horse Comics (Hellboy, The Umbrella Academy) Produced by Lion Forge Entertainment (Oscar-winning short Hair Love) Launching on Cartoon Network, Max and now Showmax in 2025 The all-Nigerian voice cast includes Serah Johnson as Iyanu, plus…
POST UTME/DIRECT ENTRY SCREENING OF CANDIDATES FOR ADMISSION INTO THE UNIVERSITY OF CALABAR FOR THE 2024/2025 ACADEMIC SESSION The University of Calabar invites applications from suitable JAMB UTME candidates for Post-UTME Screening Exercise for admission into the University for the 2024/2025 Academic Session. Interested candidates are to be guided by the following information. 1. ELIGIBILITY…
The University of Calabar (UNICAL) has elevated 15 academic staff to professors and associate professors. This follows the approval by the Governing Council of the University last week. Disclosing the information to the University Community, the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Florence Obi, said 8 Professors and 7 Associate Professors were involved. READ ALSO: We’ve disbursed…
