By Ofonime Honesty, Aniekan Sunday Ndon Eyo II community in Etinan Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State is currently held hostage by a criminal gang whose stock in trade is peddling illicit drugs. Since July 18, 2023, when their “commander”, one Udo Sunday, was nabbed by the police, turmoil has rocked the once peaceful…
In order to make the Carnival Calabar the best in the world, the Government of Cross River State said it is assisting 10 hotels with the sum of ten million naira (N10m) each to enhance their facilities to meet international standards. This, according to Prince Ekpenyong Ojoi, Managing Director of the State’s Tourism Bureau, will…
Dr Austin Ushie, Medical Superintendent of General Hospital Obanliku, Cross River State has disclosed that he is ready to face any panel or medical board set aside to investigate the cause of death of a middle-aged woman in the facility. Ushie made the assertion in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria, (NAN), on Monday…
Today, Monday, October 23, 2023, Google Doodle celebrates Nigerian footballer, Rashidi Yekini, who is remembered for being the top goalscorer of the nation and widely considered one of the best Nigerian athletes of all time. Yekini was nicknamed the “Goalsfather” for his ability to sneak shots by the keeper. On this day in 1963, he…
In the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), one Federal Commissioner represents Cross River and Akwa Ibom States. The appointment, which is a five-year tenure, usually rotates between the two states. However, in the past two appointments, something unusual happened. The current Commissioner, a native of Akwa Ibom State whose second tenure expires next month, finished…
Six persons have been allegedly killed following the bombing of two military gunboats by militants on the Nigeria-Cameroon border. CONVERSEER gathered that the incident happened on Monday in Akpakanya, Bakassi Peninsula, bordering Nigeria and Cameroon. The destroyed two gunboats belonged to the Joint Border Forces and two Nigerians were killed. READ ALSO | Governor Otu Appoints…
The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu has appointed 23 people into different parastatals in the last couple of weeks. CONVERSEER learned that the first set of appointments was on October 15, 2023, where the governor appointed 10 into the Cross River State Audit Commission and one into the Office of the Surveyor…
Maggie Lena Walker, born on July 15, 1864, and passed away on December 15, 1934, had a remarkable life story. Her father was a freed slave, and her mother was an Irish journalist. In 1902, she achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first African-American woman to establish a bank in the United States. This…
Twenty-five (25) internet fraudsters (popularly known as Yahoo Boys) who specialised in Facebook scams have been jailed by the Federal High Court sitting in Awka, Anambra State. CONVERSEER learned that the convicts were jailed on Friday, October 13, 2023, after pleading guilty to a one-count separate charge bordering on impersonation. They were convicted and sentenced by Justice Nnamdi Dimkpa…
A prisoner, Mr Chimezie Chukwu (a.k.a Biggi) who escaped from Jos Prison in Plateau State, North Central has been arrested in Enugu State, South East. Chukwu was arrested by troops of Sector 1 of the Joint Task Force South East Operation (UDO KA II) on Friday, October 20, 2023, in collaboration with the Department of…
