By Our Reporter The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Olanipekun Olukoyede, has raised concern over rising cybercrime (Yahoo-Yahoo) involvement among Nigerian university students, including “Yahoo Plus.” Speaking at the 8th Biennial Conference of the Committee of Pro-Chancellors of State-Owned Universities in Kano, he said the trend is based on EFCC…
By Kelvin Obambon In seeking to enhance the professional readiness of future media practitioners, the newly unbundled Department of Journalism and Media Studies at the University of Calabar (UNICAL) has sought a strategic partnership with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council. The Acting Head of Department, Dr Kwita Dan-Obo, led a…
By Frank Ulom The Akwa Ibom State Police Command, in a coordinated joint operation with operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has successfully secured the release of all fourteen (14) victims abducted by sea pirates along the Calabar–Oron waterways. According to a statement signed by DSP Timfon John, Police Public Relations Officer…
By Kingsley Agim The Cross River State Government has intensified its crackdown on illegal and substandard health facilities, issuing a firm directive to erring clinics following a comprehensive inspection across the Central Senatorial District. The enforcement action followed a recent assessment carried out by the Department of Medical and Dental Services of the Ministry of…
By John Obi Odu In the unfolding contest over the political future of Ikom/Boki Federal Constituency, one name is steadily gaining traction among stakeholders, opinion leaders, and grassroots actors alike: Mr Alvin Ochang. Against a backdrop of growing dissatisfaction with existing representation and a palpable demand for credible renewal, Ochang’s profile is no longer seen…
By Frank Ulom Having cancer is not a death sentence. You can survive it, just like 18-year-old Tabot Genta, who conquered stage 4 cancer, Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH), Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. Genta’s journey began in March 2024 when she was admitted to a primary hospital following symptoms…
By Odey Ojeka In a bid to douse rising tension over commercial motorcycle fares, Mr Ewii-Ephraim Okoi Arikpo, Mr Leboku 2025, on Tuesday held a crucial meeting with Mr Felix Denis, the newly elected Chairman of the Motor Bike Association, Ugep Branch. The meeting followed widespread rumours that Okada fares in Ugep would jump from…
My journey in life and leadership began as a young girl with a deep passion for community development and service to humanity. This passion led me into the NGO/CSO space, where I gained valuable experience working directly with communities—mobilising, educating, and empowering people, especially women and youths. That foundation shaped my understanding of real needs…
By Frank Ulom A Federal High Court sitting in Calabar, Cross River State, has convicted and sentenced a 38-year-old woman, Mbika Asuquo Edem (a.k.a Ikwo), for selling a newborn. Converseer reports that Edem was convicted and sentenced by Hon. Justice Rosemary Dugbo Oghoghorie, on 23 April 2026. The conviction was secured by the National Agency…
By Joe Udo The Management of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) expresses its deepest condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of Corps Member Abdulsamad Jamiu (NS/25A/2904), who was killed during a military operation in the vicinity of his residence at Shagari Estate, Dei-Dei, Abuja, in the early hours of Sunday, 26 April…
