The State House of Assembly has confirmed Rt. Hon. George O’benEtchi as the Chairman of the Cross River Forestry Commission. The unanimous decision follows his appointment by Governor Sen. Prince Bassey Otu on September 21, 2023. In a session that received widespread acceptance for O’benEtchi from lawmakers, having been a two-term member of the Assembly,…
The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Prince Bassey Edet Otu has admonished the public to use the road responsibly and abide by established regulations. The State Governor was duly represented by the Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem, who joined other members of the Military, Paramilitary Organisations,…
RELEASE OF RESULTS FOR ND/HND NURSING AND BASIC MIDWIFERY PROGRAMMES FOR THE 2023/2024 ACADEMIC SESSION The College of Nursing and Midwifery Sciences, Itigidi, Abi Local Government Area of Cross River State has released its 2023/2024 admission list. This follows the post-UTME screening conducted on the 26th through the 28th of September 2023 for admission into…
Dr Kwis Samuel, a Radiation and Clinical Oncologist with Asi Ukpo Comprehensive Cancer Centre, Calabar has disclosed that Nigeria could reduce cervical cancer prevalence in the nation by 98 per cent through the vaccination of all its girls Samuel made the assertion in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in…
Unknown gunmen have attempted to break into the Afokang Correctional Centre (formerly Afokang Prison) in Calabar, Cross River State capital. CONVERSEER gathered that the incident happened on Wednesday (18 Oct. 2023), leading to the death of a prison guard who was on duty. In a telephone conversation with CONVERSEER on Thursday (19 Oct. 2023), DSC…
Shops and goods worth millions of naira have been burnt down by a fire outbreak at the popular Watt Market in Calabar, Cross River State capital. CONVERSEER gathered that the incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday (19 Oct. 2023) when traders were still asleep in their homes. According to sources, the fire outbreak…
Controversial Islamic Cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has said Barr. Nyesom Wike, Minister of FCT is a Satan for receiving the Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria in his office. Gumi disclosed this in a 14-minute video sermon he shared on his Facebook page, adding that Nigeria’s security should not be trusted to the hands of infidels (Christians…
Madoxx Project Nigeria has joined Cross Riverians and well-wishers to celebrate Governor Bassey Otu on his 64th birthday. In a statement signed by Sunny Avra, CEO of Madoxx Project Nigeria on Wednesday (18 Oct. 2023), the organisation wished Otu joy, love and happiness as he celebrates his birthday. Avra prayed for Governor Otu and his…
The staff and management of Sebastiano Environmental Services have extended their heartfelt wishes to the Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu who marked his 64th birthday today (18 Oct. 2023). In a felicitation message signed by Sebastian Ekpenyong, CEO of Sebastiano Environmental Services and made available to CONVERSEER on Wednesday, the organisation lauded…
A not-for-profit organisation, Nigeria Solidarity Support Fund (NSSF) in collaboration with IHS Nigeria have concluded plans to boost immunisation services in the 196 wards of Cross River State in the next six months with funding to the tune of 47 million naira (N47m). The N47m gesture is part of a 150 million naira (N150m) grant…
