The Cross River State House of Assembly has taken a resolution removing the Chairman of the State Traditional Rulers’ Council, HRM (Dr) Etim Okon Edet. The resolution, CONVERSEER gathered was made during today, Tuesday’s plenary by the House headed by Speaker Elvert Ayambem. The reason for Edet’s removal, the House stated, was because he had…
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) is organising a free medical outreach in Cross River State from 16th to 22nd June 2024. CONVERSEER gathered that the outreach which cuts across the nine NDDC states will take place at the General Hospital Akamkpa, Akamkpa Local Government Area of Cross River State. The free medical outreach includes…
Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu has directed the immediate disbandment of the suspended Cocoa Allocation Taskforce and Surveillance Team in the four (4) Government-owned Cocoa Estates in Etung LGA set up by the Cocoa Allocation Committee, including any other group operating under any guise. The Governor also directed the immediate lifting of suspension on…
By Magnus Effiong Clan heads and other leaders of the Efut Combined Assembly (ECA), whose certificates were reportedly withdrawn by the Munene of the Efuts, Prof Itam Hogan Itam, have described the said withdrawal of their certificates as jokes taken too far. Their position was contained in a press statement signed by the Secretary-General of…
…as Apple iOS 18’s new AI feature will be launched in the fall, and it can also transcribe text summaries Apple WWDC24 Developer Conference on Monday: iOS 18 officially announced the arrival of the “Apple Intelligence” feature. In a flashing introduction picture, the long-awaited call recording function appeared. According to the introduction page of Apple…
Today, Apple’s WWDC24 Global Developers Conference was held as scheduled. In the keynote speech, Apple focused entirely on software, releasing a new generation of operating systems, including iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS 15, watchOS 11, and visionOS 2. And as previously mentioned by various sources, Apple talked a lot about AI. Next, let’s take a…
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Wahab Egbewole, SAN, has expressed concern over the recent hike in electricity tariffs imposed by the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC), which has seriously affected the University’s budget. In an email message sent to staff and students of the University last Thursday (6th June 2024), Egbewole…
…summons NFF, convenes meeting over unacceptable performances and results The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan-Enoh, has demanded a detailed technical report from the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) following the Super Eagles’ disappointing performance during the June FIFA window. The Super Eagles managed to secure only one point from a possible six, following…
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has relieved his Commissioner for Special Duties, Dr Bassey P. Okon of his duties as Honourable Commissioner with immediate effect. This decision is part of the administration’s efforts to reposition itself in line with the ARISE agenda. According to a press release signed by Secretary to the State…
Nigeria have failed to win their fourth consecutive 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers matches after losing 2-1 to Benin Republic at the Boigny Stadium in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, on Monday. The defeat means Nigeria is sitting 5th in Group C and could further be condemned to the bottom if Zimbabwe win against South Africa on…
