By Frank Ulom Unknown gunmen have kidnapped Prof. Patrick Egaga, Director of SERVICOM, University of Calabar (UNICAL). CONVERSEER learned that Egaga who is also the Director of Special Education was kidnapped on Sunday night at his residence at the UNICAL Staff Quarters, Calabar. According to The Oracle Today, Egaga was whisked away through the river…
By Kingsley Agim Cross River Commissioner for Health, Dr Henry Egbe Ayuk has advised journalists to prioritise regular checkups and healthy exercise regimens amid their onerous tasks of keeping the public informed as well as bridging the gap between the government and the governed. Ayuk gave the advice while declaring open a one-day free medical…
By Frank Ulom His Royal Majesty Uti (Dr) Joseph Davies (JD) Agba OON, Uti Itedem III of Utugwang, Uti Ukani I of Obudu and the Paramount Ruler of Obudu was at the weekend laid to rest in Obudu Local Government Area of Cross River State. HRM Agba was by record the longest-serving monarch in Africa’s…
By Frank Ulom Several students have been injured and hospitalised following the stampede that broke out during examinations at the University of Calabar (UNICAL), Calabar, Cross River State. CONVERSEER gathered that the incident occurred on Saturday morning, November 11, 2023, at the GSS Centre. According to sources, the students who were writing general courses could…
By Chris Njoku The University of Calabar (UNICAL) in partnership with MediaVision Limited has disclosed that the winner of the mascot design competition for the Nigeria Universities Games Association (NUGA) 2026, would go home with N150,000. The revelation which was made in a meeting between the sports marketing company and UNICAL on Friday, November 10,…
By Frank Ulom The Government of Cross River State headed by Governor Bassey Otu has approved the sum of four hundred million naira (N400m) as a grant for the agricultural sector state. The approval was given during the 17th State Executive Council (SEC) meeting held on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at the temporary Government House,…
Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has sought collaboration with relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government in a bid to address food security, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) in the state. Otu made the call while playing host to the Minister of State for Water Resources and Sanitation, Hon. Bello…
A group known as Calabar Mums have called on all women to protect their mental health as they engage in their day-to-day activities. This was emphasised by the Founder of the group, Mrs Victoria Ekpo on Thursday during their annual Big Meet in Calabar. Ekpo said women did a lot every day as a routine…
The people of Calabar, Cross River State capital can now enjoy film cinema after over 8 years of absence as Kada Cinema officially opens at Marina Resort. During the opening ceremony on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, Governor Bassey Otu said his administration will ensure it revives the tourism sector which the state is known for….
A cross-section of women in Calabar, Cross River State capital has disclosed that they were returning to the use of firewood and charcoal for cooking despite the hazardous effects on their health. The women who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in interviews within the week said the cost of Liquified Petroleum Gas, (LPG)…