By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has called on stakeholders, community leaders and youths to take ownership of projects situated in their communities. The directive was given by the NDDC State Director for Cross River, Dr Daniel Ajunwa, during a “Capability Building Programme for Stakeholders Across the Niger Delta…
Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, CFR. By Anietie Akpan Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has appointed Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, as Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations. Senator Ibrahim, a doctorate graduate of the University of Cambridge, obtained his Bachelor’s degree in International Relations from the London School of Economics and Political Science and a Master of…
By Dianabasi Effiong The Police Service Commission (PSC) has enlisted the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) as a critical partners in the screening of 50,000 constables. According to Torty Kalu, Head, Protocol and Public Affairs, PSC, the ‘Community Watchdogs’ enlistment is a landmark move to ensure the integrity of the largest single recruitment drive in…
President Bola Tinubu. By Dianabasi Effiong President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the postings of 31 career and 34 non-career ambassadors to various countries and the United Nations. This is contained in a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President, (Information and Strategy), on March 6. The Senate confirmed the ambassadors-designate last December….
Ethiopia’s Merdekios Wolde Wachiso By Akanimo Kufre The second day of the MTN CHAMPS Athletics Classics in Calabar, turned out fierce competition in various events across different categories. At the U.J. Esuene Stadium, Ethiopia’s Merdekios Wolde Wachiso delivered an outstanding performance in the Senior Men’s 400m, setting a new personal best of 46.64s to…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Government of Cross River State has announced a comprehensive ban on illegal mining across the state following a strategic meeting with critical stakeholders in the sector. The directive was given by the Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, on Thursday. The decisive directive, which takes immediate effect, exempts only operators…
Gov. Bassey Otu. By Anietie Akpan Cross River State governor, Bassey Edet Otu, Friday, announced a comprehensive ban on illegal mining across the state following a strategic meeting with critical stakeholders in the sector. “A lot of money is being made in this sector, but some of it is being used for purposes that the…
This latest claim respectively conforms to the fears and fantasies of Russia’s foes and friends alike By Andrew Korybko SAN FRANCISCO (CONVERSEER) – The Washington Post reported that “Russia is providing Iran intelligence to target U.S. forces, officials say”, and “The targeting information has included the locations of American warships and aircraft in the Middle…
By Ekemini James It was the American poet and philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson who once remarked that, “The years teach much which the days never know.” That quiet wisdom captures the moral responsibility every society bears toward those whose lives and experiences have shaped its present. In Akwa Ibom State, that responsibility is now finding…
By Christiana Ushang CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – In continued efforts to strengthen community participation in forest conservation, the Chairman of the Cross River State Forestry Commission, Ntufam, Rt. Hon. Deacon (Dr) George O’ben-Etchi, has emphasised the critical role of grassroots involvement in safeguarding forest resources. Speaking during the inauguration of the Forest Management Committee (FMC) for…
