Following the sociopolitical crises that have bedevilled Rivers State in recent times, the spiritual leader of Brotherhood of the Cross and Star (BCS), His Holiness Olumba Olumba Obu, has waded in, assuring Governor Siminalayi Fubara of protection, restoration of peace and success of his administration. To this end, the spiritual leader has ordered his teeming…
Germany’s GDP (gross domestic product) is expected to decline by 0.2% in 2024, according to a revised government forecast on Wednesday, meaning Europe’s biggest economy is on course for recession. The adjusted figures presented by Economy Minister Robert Habeck were down from previous estimates of 0.3% growth. The revised forecast does not come as a…
The University of Calabar (UNICAL) has extended the deadline for the sales of postgraduate forms as well as shifted the date for the Computer-Based Test (CBT) and oral interview. Update on Sales of forms deadline: According to information from the UNICAL College of Postgraduate Studies, the sales for form the 2023/2024 academic session, has been…
Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 13 Yahoo Boys (internet fraudsters) in the Nwaniba area of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. They were arrested on Monday, 7th October 2024 in a sting operation following credible intelligence on their fraudulent internet activities. Items recovered from the Yahoo…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – A Family Court sitting in Calabar, Cross River State capital, has convicted and sentenced a 41-year-old man, Ita Okon, for raping an 8-year-old girl. CONVERSEER gathered that Okon was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment on Tuesday, 8th October, by Hon. Justice Blessing Egwu of Family Court 2 Calabar….
