Calabar, Nigeria – The Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) has trained 200 volunteers to aid in the fight against Monkeypox (Mpox). Converseer reports that the initiative which was in collaboration with the Cross River State Ministry of Health, comes as the state grapples with 117 suspected cases and 14 confirmed cases of the disease. The…
Calabar, Nigeria – Soldiers of the Nigerian Army numbering seven have allegedly beat up a University of Calabar (UNICAL) student for wearing tinted hair. Converseer reports that the soldiers led by one Sgt Maria Okoi also manhandled the 19-year-old female student from the Department of Botany, for responding to questions with good English. The incident…
Calabar, Nigeria – Governor Bassey Otu has approved N70,000 minimum wage for Cross River State workers. Converseer reports that the State Government reached an agreement with Organised Labour regarding the payment of the new national minimum wage on December 1, at the Governor’s temporary office in Calabar. The agreement includes a consequential adjustment across all…
Since Prof. Florence Obi took over the mantle of leadership as the 11th and first female Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) four years ago, she has left nothing to chance in her avowed determination to enthrone academic excellence, infrastructural development, and student welfare. Prof. Obi’s passion for academic excellence has driven her…
Manchester, UK – Manchester United fans have criticised former manager Erik ten Hag for his handling of Amad Diallo, following the winger’s impressive performance in the team’s 4-0 victory over Everton at Old Trafford. The 22-year-old Ivorian delivered two assists, marking his continued impact under new manager Ruben Amorim. Diallo has now provided an assist…
