Calabar Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital’s workers draw line with CMD

Calabar Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital’s workers draw line with CMD

By Our Reporter CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Workers of Federal Neuro-Psychiatric hospital, Calabar, on Monday, 25th August 2025, clashed with the hospital’s Acting Chief Medical Director (CMD), Dr Theophilus Osim, for flouting the ministry’s directive on the appointment of a substantive CMD. The staff, through its union, Senior Staff Association of Universities, Teaching Hospitals, Research Institutes…

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Why Local govts in Cross River must take lead in scholarships and bursaries: From lost dreams to new horizons

Why Local govts in Cross River must take lead in scholarships and bursaries: From lost dreams to new horizons

By Efio-Ita Nyok CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Mlumun, 17, looks through her well-worn notebook in the dusty courtyard of a northern Cross River secondary school. Her grades are in the high 80s, and she writes neatly, but there is a persistent worry in her eyes. The family’s daily meals are barely within her father’s means as…

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Gershom Bassey dumps PDP

Gershom Bassey dumps PDP

By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Former Senator Representing Cross River State Southern Senatorial District, Gershom Bassey, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The 2023 governorship aspirant dumped the party in July. In a statement on 24th July 2025, Bassey boasted about the party’s achievements in the state from 1999 to date. “It’s…

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