Cross River-born afrobeat singer, Iyanya Mbuk, has stated that fellow afrobeat singer, Davido, has offered him $100,000 to perform at his bridal shower, #CHIVIDO. Iyanya said the $100k Davido paid him is more than what he charges per show. He said he was not expecting any pay when Davido called him to pay at his…
Consistent with its avowed resolve to ensuring compliance with standards at all levels, as well as making social services affordable for all and sundry, the Cross River State Government has suspended collection of all unauthorised levies at the College of Health Technology, Mary Slessor Avenue, Calabar. A statement, dated 21st June 2024, and signed by…
Cross River Commissioner for Health, Dr Henry Egbe Ayuk has clarified the state’s status against the backdrop of the present outbreak of cholera in the country, stating that the current disease outburst is yet to be confirmed in the State. Dr Ayuk, in a media chat with journalists in Calabar, on Monday, said contrary to…
As part of the sports events marking Refugee Week 2024 and International Olympics Day 2024, a netball exhibition event involving netballers from Adagom 1, Adagom 3, and Ukende refugee camps was held at the netball field of Adagom 1 camp in Ogoja Local Government area of Cross River State. The event was organised by the…
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has announced N1.04 billion bonus for the state’s 52,000 Civil Servants to mark the 2024 Public Service Week. CONVERSEER learned that the bonus, totalling N20,000 per worker, will be paid in the first week of July. Speaking at a thanksgiving service to conclude the week-long celebration, Governor Eno…
A Federal High Court sitting in Calabar, Cross River State, has jailed eight internet fraudsters, popularly referred to as Yahoo Boys. They were convicted and sentenced by Justice Rosemary Oghoghorie on Friday. The convicts are Abasiofon Daniel Essien (a.k.a Jason Momoa), Gideon Junior, Edikan Ubong, Harrison Chiemelie, Ndifereke Umoh, Christopher Promise, Effiong Wisdom and Godswill…
