By Frank Ulom Following the incessant increase of fee charges across the board coupled with the harsh economy being faced by the country, Hon. Peter Akpanke, a lawmaker in Cross River has put a smile on the faces of 12 of his constituents. The 12 constituents are law school students and Akpanke who represents Obanliku/Bekwarra/Obudu…
By Frank Ulom Sen. Sandy Onor, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Governorship Candidate for Cross River in the 2023 general election has bestowed his daughter’s hand in marriage. The marriage, CONVERSEER reports took place last week Saturday (16 December 2023) at the Holy Family Catholic Church, Big Qua Town Parish, Calabar, the Cross River State capital….
Gov Otu To Compensate Mayorkun For Stolen Jewellery As Singer Pledges N5m Reward
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 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…
By Our Reporter The University of Calabar, UNICAL has released new fee schedule for all students after due consultation by the Management with students and other relevant stakeholders. The new fee schedule for the 2023/2024 academic session, CONVERSEER reports came in few weeks after the students protested the first proposed fee increment. Below is the…
Carnival: Mayorkun Vows Never To Visit Calabar Over Alleged Theft