A cross-section of women in Calabar, Cross River State capital has disclosed that they were returning to the use of firewood and charcoal for cooking despite the hazardous effects on their health. The women who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in interviews within the week said the cost of Liquified Petroleum Gas, (LPG)…
Ever wonder where your state got its name from? Why your state was named the name it has today? Well, wonder no more as we bring you the 36 States in Nigeria, plus the Federal Capital Territory, FCT Abuja and how there got their names. 1. Abia Abia is an acronym for the four main…
By Prince Orok The Efik Kingdom, recognised by the Encyclopedia Britannica as one of the oldest African Civilisations with a well-structured traditional institution, has a history intertwined with European influences. Despite this, the Efiks maintain their cultural beliefs and royal heritage with unwavering commitment. The throne of the Obong of Calabar holds a prestigious position,…
Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State had waded into the tussle of the revered Obong of Calabar Stool, saying Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi V remains the valid Obong and Treaty King of the Efik Kingdown. Governor Otu gave the pronouncement on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, via a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary,…
Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River has enjoined the 2023 Batch ‘C’ Stream 1 Corps Members deployed to the state to contribute positively to its socio-economic development. Otu disclosed this on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, during the official opening and swearing-in ceremony of the corps members at the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Permanent Orientation…
The Nigerian Association of Medical Physicists (NAMP) has called on President Bola Tinubu and legislators in the upper and lower Chambers to support the passage of the Medical Physics Regulatory Council (Establishment) Bill, 2022. This was disclosed by Prof. Fatai Balogun, President of NAMP on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, in Calabar during the; association’s 2023…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Rt. Hon. Orok Duke as member of the Governing Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). CONVERSEER learned that Duke’s appointment was contained in a letter with Reference Number: SGF.55/S.2/C.7/431, signed by Senator George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) on October 27, 2023. The letter…
A High Court sitting in Calabar has adhered to Rt. Hon. Efa Esua’s plea, and in turn, garnisheed the account of the Cross River State House of Assembly account to the tune of N19.3 million. According to The Beagle News, the above sum was owed by the House of Assembly as remuneration and allowances from…
By Kingsley Agim; Ejeh Peter The Cross River State Commissioner for Health, Dr Henry Egbe Ayuk has expressed excitement and satisfaction at the pace and quality of work in the construction of the European Union/United Nations-supported Ultramodern Fistula Centre at General Hospital, Calabar. Dr Ayuk, who made the assertion, Monday, November 6, 2023, when he…
The University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) Alumni have constituted six committees to oversee the forthcoming National Convention. According to a statement by Dr Inyali Peter, National Public Relations Officer of UNICROSS Alumni on Monday, November 6, 2023, the six committees are Electoral Committee, Election Petition Panel, Media and Publicity Committee, Decoration & Entertainment Committee,…
