…describes her as symbol of courage, tenacity in academic endeavours The first black woman holder of a Ph.D in Cybernetics, Prof. Rose-Margaret Ekeng-Itua has been described as a woman of courage, and tenacity in her academic pursuit by the Arthur Javis University (AJU). The institution’s management, staff and students stated this in a statement congratulating…
Usher, Solange and Travis Scott Albums Launch Apple Music’s Top 100 Best Albums of All Time list 10-day countdown kicks off today with the reveal of albums 100-91, featuring works from Solange; Tyler, The Creator; George Michael; and more Apple Music today announced the release of its 100 Best Albums of all time, a celebratory…
Melinda French Gates, erstwhile wife of Microsoft founder, Bill Gates, has resigned from her co-chair position at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and will take additional $12.5 billion to continue her philanthropic work focused on women and families. Ms Gates announced her resignation on Monday, 13th May 2024, in a post on X where…
…as the family names one of the babies after Governor Bassey Edet Otu The First Lady and wife of the Governor of Cross River State, Rev. (Mrs) Eyoanwan Otu, has fulfilled her promise to provide further support to the parents of quadruplet children in Ikong Village of Obudu local government area of the state. CONVERSEER…
The Nigerian Cancer Society (NCS) has disclosed that the nation still lagged in reaching its cancer care goal. The call was made by Dr Adamu Umar during a courtesy visit to the ultramodern Asi Ukpo Comprehensive Cancer Centre in Calabar on Monday. Adamu and his team of cancer experts who commended the leadership of the Centre…
Father of the Quadruplets, Mr. John Obikang Ashang (2nd from right), the Team Leader, Deaconess Auwundua Richard Efa (3rd right), Mother of the Quadruplets (1st left) and others. By Anietie Akpan The Wife of the Governor of Cross River State, Mrs. Eyoawan Otu, has fulfilled her promise to provide further support to the parents of…
…becomes first Nigerian badminton player to qualify for two Olympic Games Multiple African Men’s Singles Badminton Champion, Anuoluwapo Opeyori has qualified for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, according to the Badminton World Federation (BWF). Opeyori who is a two time African Games Champion made history by becoming the first Nigerian badminton player to make it…
The entire raw materials warehouse of Eastern Premier Feed Mill Company, also known as Flour Mill, has been gutted by fire. The incident, CONVERSEER gathered, occurred on Saturday, 11th May 2024. The cause of the fire could not be ascertained at the time of this report but our Reporter learned the fire was massive. The…
OPINION By Etim Etim The Gulf Stream Executive jet used by the Akwa Ibom State Governor will soon be put up for lease to earn income and relieve the state of its rising maintenance costs. Contrary to speculations, the government has no plans to sell off the aircraft. It prefers a lease arrangement with the…
By Ita Williams, Calabar In a shocking turn of events, a group of armed robbers invaded a well-known eatery in Calabar, leaving a trail of terror and theft in their wake. The incident, which occurred last Friday night, has left the local community shaken and authorities determined to bring the perpetrators to justice….
