Dr Betta Edu, who was recently suspended from her position as the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, is reportedly planning to take legal action against the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) for defamation. In a letter signed by her counsel, Chikaosolu Ojukwu, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), the BBC’s Abuja and London offices…
Cross River State Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. (Dr) Peter Odey, has celebrated the First Lady of the State, Rev. (Mrs) Eyoanwan Bassey Otu, on the occasion of her diamond jubilee celebration. In a goodwill message conveyed through his Press Secretary, Fred Abua, the Deputy Governor expressed warm wishes to Rev. (Mrs) Eyoanwan Bassey Otu on…
The Representative of Cross River State at the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC Board, Rt. Hon. Orok Duke has celebrated the First Lady of the State, Rev Mrs Eyoanwan Otu, on her 60th birthday. Duke described Mrs Otu as an inspiration to all, adding that she has been instrumental in the development of the state….
Pioneer Director-General of the Teachers Continuous Training Institute (TCTI), Cross River State, Professor Taoheed Adedoja, has felicitated the wife of the Governor of Cross River State, Her Excellency, Rev. (Mrs) Eyoanwan Bassey Otu on the occasion of her 60th birth anniversary. Adedoja, in a goodwill message to congratulate the First Lady on her birthday anniversary…
Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has appointed 110 Special Assistants (SAs), Senior Special Assistants (SSAs) and Technical Advisors (TAs) to help run his administration. The 110 appointments include 64 SAs, 45 SSAs and six TAs. The appointment which was contained in a statement signed by Yinka Oyebode, Special Adviser on Media to the Governor…
The University of Calabar (UNICAL) has relieved Prof Victor Ecoma of his appointment as the Head of Department (HOD) Fine and Applied Arts. This is in line with the Vice-Chancellor, Prof Florence Obi’s commitment to ensure students who graduate from the University are sent forth on time. CONVERSEER gathered that Prof Ecoma’s sack was approved…
…the market has been subjected to a yearly outbreak There has been a fire outbreak in Ikom main market in Ikom Local Government Area of Cross River State. CONVERSEER gathered that the incident which happened on Monday night affected the entire Lagos Line, which is the core area of the market. According to sources, the…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has revealed why the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu, has not been recalled by President Bola Tinubu.
The University of Calabar (UNICAL) has refuted alleged claims by the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) in some national dailies on the status of engineering courses in the institution. The refutation was contained in a statement issued by the Registrar of UNICAL, Mr Gabriel Egbe on behalf of the university’s management…
Eighty (80) Cameroonian refugees taking shelter in Cross River State, Nigeria, have benefited from cricket training organised by the Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) and CSED (Community Sport and Educational Development) Initiative. CONVERSEER reports that the three-day event which was held from 6th to 8th April 2024 in Adagom 1 Playground, in Ogoja Local Government Area…
