By Frank Ulom Afrobeats singer, Iyanya has offered $500, equivalent to N600,000 (at a rate of $1 = N1200) as a bounty for the missing jewellery of fellow singer Mayorkun. Iyanya made the offer on Tuesday afternoon while directing where the jewellery should be brought. “$500 if we get the second pendant. Money is at…
By Cynthia Maduekwe In a groundbreaking move towards enhancing the efficacy of student unionism, a paradigm shift from traditional consultation and award-giving processes to a strategic, innovative, and creative approach. Reasons for Change 1. Dynamic Engagement: Recognising the need for dynamic and real-time engagement, the shift aims to foster more meaningful connections between student leaders…
By Our Reporter The University of Cross River State (Unicross) Alumni Association has donated 50 bags of rice (10kg) to ex-students working in the University. Speaking during the presentation at the main campus of the University in Calabar, the National President of the association, Dr Inyali Peter said that the National Executive Council approved the…
By Frank Ulom To ensure the “Season of Sweetness” goes round, Governor Bassey Otu has approved an extended public holiday for Cross River State Civil Servants. This was disclosed in a press statement signed by Emmanuel Ogbeche, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor on Tuesday. According to the statement, the public holiday runs for two…
By Frank Ulom One out of the two pieces of jewellery stolen from singer Mayorkun in Calabar has been returned. CONVERSEER learned that the jewellery was returned following the outcry of fellow singer, Iyanya and other well-meaning Cross Riverians. Iyanya had taken to his social media channels on Tuesday morning to plead with residents of…
By Nsan Ndoma-Neji Tanker drivers in Calabar, Cross River State have taken to the streets to err their displeasure over the imprisonment of over 40 colleagues. The drivers under the umbrella of the Petroleum Tankers Drivers Association, PTD, during their demonstration on Monday at the NNPC Depot Tank Farm in Esuk Utan, said their members…
