By Our Reporter Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu says the State will establish a disability commission to frontally address issues of Persons With Disabilities (PWDs), as well as promote inclusion. The Governor gave the indication as part of activities marking the International Day of Persons with Disabilities marked globally every December 3 at a…
By Chris Thompson Zimbabwe’s electoral commission has said no opposition candidate was allowed to contest the Saturday Parliamentary by-election because of a ban. The commission posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday that: “Polling stations opened at 07:00 (05:00 GMT) in areas where by-elections are being held, and voters are already queuing up to cast…
By Chris Thompson To embark on a bilateral deal to eliminate passport requirements, Zimbabwe and Botswana have introduced a visa-free deal for each other’s citizens. The deal, CONVERSEER learned was to foster a new era of unrestricted travel between the two nations. According to Africanews, the announcement comes as part of a broader trend across…
By Chris Thompson The former Prime Minister of Burundi, Alain-Guillaume Bunyoni has been sentenced to life in prison. CONVERSEER learned that Bunyoni was sentenced on Friday by the Burundi’s Supreme Court. According to Africanews, Bunyoni was convicted on charges including attempting to overthrow the government, illicit enrichment and destabilising the economy, a judicial source said….
By Frank Ulom Governor Bassey Otu has approved the establishment of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS). This was part of the key resolutions of the 18th meeting of the Cross River State Executive Council held on Wednesday 6th December 2023. Accordingly, the decision for the establishment of the…
By Frank Ulom Members of the legitimate Etuboms Traditional Rulers’ Council have faulted the proclamation of Governor Bassey Otu to affirm Edidem Okpon Okon Abasi V as the valid Obong of Calabar, saying Etubom Anthony Asuquo Ani is the new and legitimate Obong of Calabar. The legitimate Etuboms are, HRH Etubom Essien Ekpenyong Efiok (Chairman),…
