Professor Akpan Hogan Ekpo By Udom Inoyo A few weeks ago, I received a call from a University of Uyo community member about a valedictory seminar and book presentation in honour of Professor Akpan Hogan Ekpo, the school’s former Vice Chancellor. The caller requested that I send a tribute. I wonder if Professor Ekpo is…
By Anietie Akpan The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has decried the current cost of living and spate of insecurity in the country. Accordingly, the Union at the end of its Quarterly National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held on June 21, 2024 at Ibadan, Oyo State and presided over by its National President, Dr Chris…
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has announced N1.04 billion bonus for the state’s 52,000 Civil Servants to mark the 2024 Public Service Week. CONVERSEER learned that the bonus, totalling N20,000 per worker, will be paid in the first week of July. Speaking at a thanksgiving service to conclude the week-long celebration, Governor Eno…
Commissioner for Health, Dr Henry Egbe Ayuk By Kingsley Agim Cross River Commissioner for Health, Dr Henry Egbe Ayuk has clarified the state’s status against the backdrop of the present outbreak of cholera in the country, stating that the current disease outburst is yet to be confirmed in the State. Dr. Ayuk, in a media…
A Federal High Court sitting in Calabar, Cross River State, has jailed eight internet fraudsters, popularly referred to as Yahoo Boys. They were convicted and sentenced by Justice Rosemary Oghoghorie on Friday. The convicts are Abasiofon Daniel Essien (a.k.a Jason Momoa), Gideon Junior, Edikan Ubong, Harrison Chiemelie, Ndifereke Umoh, Christopher Promise, Effiong Wisdom and Godswill…
Governor Umo Eno By Anietie Akpan A couple who donated a piece of land for the building of an ARISE Compassionate home for their neighbour, a widow has been rewarded by the Akwa Ibom state government. Impressed by the kind gesture of the good neighbour in ONNA Local Government Area (LGA) of the state, Governor…
Chairmen of Local Government Councils in Akwa Ibom State have been tasked to live within their areas of jurisdiction for effective delivery of their mandate as chief security officers and champions of rural development in their respective areas. The State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno gave the task when he swore in two new Chairmen and…
A man has found $4 million worth of cocaine while looking for sea turtle nests on Amelia Island beach in Nassau County, Florida. According to police, the 70+ pounds of cocaine bricks are worth $1 million in brick form with a street value of ~$4 million. Police say it is rare to find this much…
Fifty (50) members of the House of Representatives from different parts of Nigeria and political parties, known as Concerned Federal Lawmakers for Peace and Security in the South East, have appealed to President Bola Tinubu to release the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, from detention. The lawmakers made this appeal…
The National Association of Nigeria Students (NANS) has appealed to the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to find common grounds to prevent disruption in the academic calendar. The NANS Senate President, Henry Okunomo, stated this on Sunday in Akure at a news briefing. The ASUU had issued a three-week ultimatum…
