By Dianabasi Effiong The Nigeria Aquatics Federation has elected new athletes and technical representatives board members in a closely contested election. Pastor Jasimiel Nseobong Samuel emerged as the Technical Representative by defeating Sunday Tilije 24 votes to 18, while former Olympian Eric Williams won the Athletes’ Representative slot at the poll. Veteran swimmer, Rachael Tonjor,…
By Our Reporter CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – With reported deadly clashes in some Cross River communities claiming lives and property, the Obong of Calabar, Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi-Otu V has urged the Paramount Ruler of Calabar South, HRM Etubom Nyong Efiom Okon to urgently initiate plans for a lasting peace in the embattled Henshaw Town and…
By Our Reporter UYO (CONVERSEER) – The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has donated a total of 263 wheelchairs and 181 walking aids to Akwa Ibom State Government to help persons with disabilities (PWDs). Making the donation in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, recently at an official handing over ceremony of wheelchairs…
Gov. Bassey Otu. By Dominic Kidzu There has been subdued resentment of Governor Bassey Otu’s recent appointment of Orok Bassey Okon as Head of Service (HoS) of the state, especially from people who are not of Efik stock. This has been more incandescent in community and tribe/language based groupings. A friend of mine from the…
…As HRM Etubom Nyong Efiom Okon Pledges Unwavering Support to Obong’s Throne By Magnus Effiong The Obong of Calabar, Eminence Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi-Otu V has charged the Paramount Ruler of Calabar South, HRM Etubom Nyong Efiom Okon to ensure peace and unity returns to the embattled Henshaw Town Council, the Calabar South Traditional Rulers…
