By Anthony Ani Statesmen who have taken part in fundamental decisions affecting their country seldom write in the press as they would say things that could jeopardise the very existence of their country. However where the very existence of the country or a part of it is threatened then it behoves all statesmen to speak…
By Alex Egbona I have tried to resist the urge to react to the trending outright misinformation, half-truths and facts surrounding the establishment of the Federal Polytechnic, Ugep. More than twice, I have made moves to do a reaction. More than twice, I had to hold myself because I did not want to offend the…
By J.B. Ogar Aware that there have been arguments from various quarters that education all over the world is expensive, implying therefore that, to produce one graduate from any tertiary institution in recent times is no little business, albeit the fact that there’s hardly any government that doesn’t realise the importance of education for its…
By Matthew Okache The Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem, has urged the State’s Assembly Members to support Sen. Prince Bassey Otu’s development plan, which is deeply entwined with the “People’s First Budget, noting that the “N250 billion budget, revealed on October 26, 2023, is evidence of the…
By Frank Ulom Cross River State has commenced the recruitment of Forest Rangers to guard and protect its forest across the state. The recruitment, CONVERSEER reports was approved by Governor Bassey Otu on Wednesday 6 December 2023. According to the statement by Emmanuel Effiong Asikpo-Okon, Permanent Secretary for the Chairman/CEO, Cross River State Forestry Commission,…
By Cynthia Maduekwe The University of Calabar, UNICAL Radio’s “Campus Connect” is set to host a crucial studio session this Wednesday at 7pm, delving into the recent school fee increments mandated by the university’s management. The session aims to provide a platform for informed discussion on the impact of these fee adjustments, particularly in light…
