By Dianabasi Effiong The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) has inaugurated its newly reconstituted Technical and Development Commission on Oct. 28, in a major virtual event. Habu Gumel, the President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee, who delivered the keynote address at the ocassion, said it was an “epoch-making event” as well as a “giant stride” in…
By Itam Offor The Cross River State House of Assembly has exonorated Hon Cyril James Omini, Member representing Yakurr 1 State Constituency of allegations involving the sum of N1.6bn reportedly received from Eketeson Resources International Limited. The Assembly ruled that the claims were baseless and without evidence. The Lawmakers’ decision followed the consideration of the…
Vice Chancellor designate, Prof. Offiong Effanga Offiong. By Anietie Akpan The Governing Council of the University of Calabar has approved the appointment of a former commissioner of Education in Cross River State, Prof. Offiong Effanga Offiong as the 12th Vice Chancellor (VC) of the institution. Speaking at the 172nd Governing Council meeting of the University…
By Itam Offor CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State House of Assembly has exonerated Hon. Cyril James Omini, Member representing Yakurr I State Constituency, of allegations involving the sum of N1.6bn reportedly received from Eketeson Resources International Limited, ruling that the claims were baseless and without evidence. The Lawmakers’ decision followed the consideration of…
By Cletus Asuquo CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State Government has introduced Education Marshals to enforce compulsory school attendance and tackle the rising number of out-of-school children across the state. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Local Content, Caleb Awatt, disclosed this while speaking with journalists in Calabar on Thursday, saying the initiative…
