By Austine Bisong In the past few weeks, the University of Calabar (UNICAL) has been in the news in Nigeria and beyond. Majorly, the news was centred on very nauseating allegations of gross misconduct, impropriety, abuse of office, sexual exploitation and abuse, and administrative high-handedness amongst other issues against a law teacher and suspended Dean…
The bum-bum of Sen. Bassey Otu is still hanging beside the seat of the Government House as Governor of Cross River State. That being said, CONVERSEER learned that Otu will know his fate at the Election Petition Tribunal (EPT) on Tuesday. The Judgement, EPT/CR/GOV/02/2023 will be delivered on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, by the Governorship…
By Rekpene Uket The Cross River State Commissioner for Women Affairs, Hon. Edema Irom has charged members of the state Taskforce on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) to be more proactive and committed to duty. She gave the charge during the third quarter meeting of the Taskforce for 2023 at the multi-purpose hall of the Ministry of…
The United Nations Positive Livelihood Award Centre (UN-POLAC) has designed Mr Ekpei Ukam with the honoree status of ‘Peace Ambassador’. The investiture ceremony took place during the UN-POLAC’s conference as part of activities to mark the 2023 International Day of Peace at Calabar Municipality Council Hall, Calabar. Presenting the award, the Director, Cross River State…
By Idara Ebong More of a departure of possible concerns experienced in some Local Government Councils in Akwa Ibom, councillors from all the 13 wards of Ibiono Ibom LGA have had cause to smile as the Executive Chairman of Ibiono Ibom LGA, Rt. Hon. Ekopimo Polycarp Edet has willingly paid all entitlements provided for all…
Three persons, including a senior pastor, his daughter and a landlord have been kidnapped in Calabar, Cross River State capital. CONVERSEER gathered that the senior pastor, Rev. Mike Obiora of Word Alive Church located at Anating Street off Atu in Calabar South and his daughter, Shalom were kidnapped on Thursday (Sept. 21) at about 9…
By Hope Obeten As we celebrate the first 100 days in office of our Distinguished Senator Eteng Jonah Williams, Senator Representing Cross River Central Senatorial District, it is clear from the beginning that his tenure will be marked by a profound dedication to the welfare of the people and an unwavering commitment to making a…
The Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem has been bestowed with the prestigious title of “Nton Aseh Amfam” (Chief of Politics) by the revered Traditional Leaders and the entire Nde community. CONVERSEER reports that it is the highest chieftaincy title ever granted to a political leader in the…
Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem, Speaker, of Cross River State House of Assembly, urges members of the Ikom Traditional Rulers Council to preserve their cultural landmarks and uphold principles of justice, equity, and fairness in the election of their new paramount ruler. The event was graced by the presence of Etiyin (Dr) Etim Okon Edet, Chairman…
In the heart of Cross River State, an extraordinary tale of unwavering commitment to the well-being of its citizens is unfolding. Bishop Hon. Dr. Margaret M. Ene-Ita, the Commissioner for Social Welfare and Community Development, has embarked on a mission of profound transformation. Her recent endeavours to recover government-owned properties at Jebs Layout and Iyonde…
