About 1.2 Million Nigerians Are Suffering From Diabetic Retinopathy – Ophthalmologist

By Chris Njoku Dr Besong Akotanchi, an Ophthalmologist with the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) has disclosed that about 1.2 million Nigerians are suffering from diabetic retinopathy. Akotanchi made the remark on Thursday in Calabar during a commemoration of World Diabetes Day organised by the Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Unit of UCTH in partnership…

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North Korea Successfully Tests New Ballistic Missile Engines

By Chris Thompson A report from KCNA news agency has it that North Korea has successfully tested the newly developed solid-fuel engines for the country’s intermediate-range ballistic missiles (IRBMs). According to the report on Wednesday, North Korea’s missile industry “has developed new-type high-thrust solid-fuel engines for intermediate-range ballistic missiles,” describing the development as being of…

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Photos From FGGC Calabar Old Girls 50th Anniversary Celebration

By Frank Ulom The Federal Government Girls’ College, FGGC Calabar celebrated its 50th anniversary with old students stealing the headlines. The 50th anniversary, CONVERSEER gathered started on Friday, November 10 and ended Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at the school premises along Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Bypass, Calabar, Cross River State. The anniversary featured a march pass,…

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NLC, TUC Release Statement On Strike Suspension

By Frank Ulom The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) have released a statement after a meeting with the Federal Government delegation which led to the suspension of the indefinite strike which lasted for barely 48 hours. The statement which was jointly signed by Comrade Emmanuel Ugboaja Esq, General Secretary of NLC…

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Nationwide Strike: NLC Makes 6 Demands

By Mo Isa The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has come up with six demands following the indefinite nationwide strike that commenced on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. CONVERSEER learned that the nationwide strike was a result of the ill-treatment meted out to the NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero on November 1, 2023, in Imo State. In…

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