By Chris Njoku Dr Besong Akotanchi, an Ophthalmologist with the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) has disclosed that about 1.2 million Nigerians are suffering from diabetic retinopathy. Akotanchi made the remark on Thursday in Calabar during a commemoration of World Diabetes Day organised by the Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Unit of UCTH in partnership…
By Frank Ulom The Federal Government Girls’ College, FGGC Calabar celebrated its 50th anniversary with old students stealing the headlines. The 50th anniversary, CONVERSEER gathered started on Friday, November 10 and ended Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at the school premises along Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Bypass, Calabar, Cross River State. The anniversary featured a march pass,…
By Frank Ulom The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) have released a statement after a meeting with the Federal Government delegation which led to the suspension of the indefinite strike which lasted for barely 48 hours. The statement which was jointly signed by Comrade Emmanuel Ugboaja Esq, General Secretary of NLC…
By Mo Isa The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) have suspended the indefinite nationwide strike. The strike which commenced on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, barely lasted for 48 hours. CONVERSEER learned that the strike was suspended on Wednesday evening, November 15, 2023, after the unions had a discussion with the Federal…
By Ugoji Nwabueze On the 17th of November 2023, the curtains will draw on the outstanding and shinning historic era of Prof. Ene-Obong Effiom Ene-Obong, former Vice Chancellor of Cross River University of Technology (CRUTECH) who will be committed to mother earth at Ikot Eneobong Village, Calabar. His death underscores the vanity upon vanity of…
By Frank Ulom The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has given reasons why workers have embarked on a nationwide indefinite strike which has halted the economic activities of the country. CONVERSEER reports that the strike which commenced on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, has entered its day two with no response apart from the blame games from…
