By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Special Adviser on the Department of Projects/Programmes, Monitoring and Evaluation (DPPME) in Cross River State, Raphael Adoga Morphy, has felicitated the Governor of Cross River State, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu, on his 66th birthday, describing him as “Mr Infrastructure” for his outstanding contributions to the state’s infrastructural…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State Forestry Commission has felicitated the Governor of Cross River State, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu, on the occasion of his 66th birthday anniversary, describing his leadership as people-oriented and transformative. In a goodwill message signed by the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Commission,…
By Christian Kunz and Manuel Schwarz, dpa DORTMUND (DPA, CONVERSEER) – Bayern Munich would not comment on their alleged interest on Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck on the eve of their Bundesliga table topper on Saturday. “I will not talk about a player from the opposing team ahead of such a match,” Bayern board member…
BERLIN (DPA, CONVERSEER) – Beer in Germany could soon become more expensive, with a majority of major brewers hiking their prices, an analysis has found. Six of the 10 most consumed beer brands in Germany are currently, or will be, affected by price increases, analysis by trade magazine Inside has found. Many small breweries have…
DARMSTADT (DPA, CONVERSEER) – German pharmaceutical giant Merck has entered into an agreement with US President Donald Trump’s administration to broaden access to its in vitro fertilization (IVF) therapies. The initiative aims to support over 10 million American women facing fertility challenges, the company said on Thursday. Under the agreement, Merck’s US and Canadian healthcare division,…
By Julian Weber, dpa STUTTGART (DPA, CONVERSEER) – Oliver Blume is to step down as chief executive of German sports carmaker Porsche, the Stuttgart-based company said on Friday. Blume also serves as chief executive of Porsche’s parent company, the Volkswagen Group, a dual position that has attracted significant criticism amid years of struggles for the…
BERLIN (CONVERSEER) – A Polish court on Friday denied the extradition of a Ukrainian suspect to Germany in a case involving the attack on the Nord Stream pipelines three years ago, the PAP news agency reported. The suspect identified as Volodymyr Z was wanted by Germany under a European arrest warrant. He was arrested in…
The APC Governors at the meeting. By Anietie Akpan Cross River State Governor, Senator (Prince) Bassey Edet Otu, has declared that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is the most formidable political platform in Nigeria capable of managing the wave of defections and the expectations of both new entrants and long-standing members ahead of the 2027…
By Samuel Anthony The inspiration drawn from the impressive leadership of Governor Umo Eno in Akwa Ibom State, has propelled the Executive Chairman of Ikot Abasi Local Government Area, Hon. Ime Williamson Essien, to execute numerous projects in his locality. Some of these projects were inaugurated on Friday by the Governor, Pastor Umo Eno while…
By Anietie Akpan A massive landslide along the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd pipeline in Calabar is threatening the private residence of the Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu and the Ekorinim Community in Calabar Municipality. The 31 year old pipeline had collapsed about a year ago at the Ekorinim 2 axis by…
