Cross River State Government has splashed the sum of $1,000 (N1.5 million) as the ultimate prize for the winner of the maiden International Skating Championship held in Calabar on 15th June 2024. The skating competition is revolutionising the way the government approaches youth empowerment and sports development. The initiative brought together youths from different African…
LeBron James’ son, Bronny James, was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers in the second round of the 2024 NBA draft, creating the possibility of a father-son duo on the court. The 19-year-old Bronny was selected with the 55th overall pick. This has been a highly anticipated development in the NBA world, as LeBron James…
As part of the sports events marking Refugee Week 2024 and International Olympics Day 2024, a netball exhibition event involving netballers from Adagom 1, Adagom 3, and Ukende refugee camps was held at the netball field of Adagom 1 camp in Ogoja Local Government area of Cross River State. The event was organised by the…
22-year-old talented winger, Michael Olise, has chosen to join Bayern Munich after interest from several clubs including Chelsea and Newcastle. Chelsea withdrew from the race due to the high financial demands of the deal, including transfer fees, wages, and agent fees. Bayern Munich is now expected to finalise an agreement with Crystal Palace for the…
Canadian defender, Moise Bombito, has received racial abuse after their match against Argentina on Thursday. CONVERSEER reports that Canada lost to Argentina 2-0 in the opening game of the 2024 Copa America football tournament. The defending champions, Argentina won the game comfortably following goals from Julián Álvarez and Lautaro Martínez in the 49th and 88th…
…to be buried on 22nd June 2024 The media community has again been thrown into mourning with the untimely death of Anietie Iyoho, ace sports editor and prolific writer. Aged 52, Iyoho, until his demise was the Special Assistant to Senator Ita Enang, former Senior Special Assistant to then President Muhammadu Buhari on National Assembly…
…welcomes private sector partnership for sports development in Cross River State Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has said his administration will continue to provide a level playing ground for private sector partnership in the development of the sports ecosystem of the state. Otu disclosed the administration’s preparedness when he received a team of…
The tributes are pouring following the announcement of the passing of American baseball legend, Willie Mays, on Tuesday. He was 93. The San Francisco Giants, where Mays spent most of his career, obsessed a moment of silence in-game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. According to Africanews, Fans at Mays’ hometown ballpark, Rickwood Field,…
NFL star, Tyreek Hill, was juked out by a young child during his youth football camp in Rochester, New York. Hill was doing one-on-ones when the kid pulled a move on him and took the ball to the endzone. Hill is considered one of the most athletic players in the NFL with a 4.29 40-yard…
The Government of Cross River State is organising a maiden International Skating Championship today, Saturday, 15th June 2024. The competition tagged “SKATETHON 2024” will be held on the 12km Carnival Route – from Eleven-Eleven (11-11) Roundabout down Mary Slessor Roundabout to Rabana Roundabout to Efio-Ette Roundabout to Mobil by MCC down to the Stadium. A…
