By Frank Ulom The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results for the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). This was disclosed by the Registrar of JAMB, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, on Monday, who said over 1.94 million candidates registered and sat for the examination in 118 towns and over 700 centres across…
By Christie Ndukwe After a period of relative silence, I am compelled to address the recent tragedy that unfolded in Rivers State, prompting me to speak out once again. During my online vigil with a particular church, I came across a distressing video on WhatsApp. In the video, a young man, his voice filled with…
By Chris Thompson On 27th April 2024, Green Party presidential candidate, Dr Jill Stein spoke at the University City Library in St. Louis at a community forum alongside Chairman Omali Yeshitela, leader of the Uhuru (“Freedom”) Movement, who is facing 15 years in prison on bogus charges for his life-long work for the liberation of…
By Frank Ulom 2,300 young athletes are set to battle out for 12 spots for the MTN CHAMPS Season 2 grand finale holding from 30th April to 3rd May 2024, at the UJ Esuene Stadium in Calabar, Cross River State capital. CONVERSEER learned that the 2,300 athletes were selected from Asaba, Ibadan, Jos and Calabar,…
By Our Reporter The Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem, on Sunday, at about 5:03 PM, thwarted a kidnapping attempt on commuters along the Afi, Nde-Ogoja/Ikom highway. The incident unfolded as a group of unknown gunmen blocked the road, halting traffic in both directions. According to a statement…
Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu in a handshake with Evelyn Kwasau FSI, the Team leader of Syndicate 4 from the National Institute of Security Studies’ Executive Intelligence Management Course 17. By Anietie Akpan Cross River state government is to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other cutting-edge technology to fight insecurity in the state. The…
By Inyali Peter Governor Bassey Otu’s administration has demonstrated a clear understanding of the importance of tertiary education in Cross River State. His appointments and policy decisions have shown a commitment to excellence and a passion for elevating the state’s educational institutions. The appointment of Senator Stephen Odey as Commissioner for Education is a masterstroke….
By Ken Ibenne Shares of Philips witnessed a remarkable surge on Monday, spurred by the resolution of a significant legal dispute in the United States involving its respiratory devices. The Dutch medical technology giant settled a lawsuit related to the recall of several sleep apnea treatment products, which resulted in a recall of millions of…
By Mo Isa The Federal Government of Nigeria has arraigned the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello on a 19-count charge. Below are the 19 count charges in the case against Bello: 1. N80 Billion – Money Laundry (Feb, 2016) 2. N950M – Property in Maitama, Abuja (2023) 3. N100m – Property in…
OPINION By Etim Etim An impressive collection of dignitaries gathered at the Worship Center, Uyo, on Wednesday for a thanksgiving service to celebrate the 60th birthday of the Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno. There were songs, prayers and speeches from many, but it was Mrs. Ekaette Unoma Akpabio, wife of the Senate President,…
