In order to make the Carnival Calabar the best in the world, the Government of Cross River State said it is assisting 10 hotels with the sum of ten million naira (N10m) each to enhance their facilities to meet international standards. This, according to Prince Ekpenyong Ojoi, Managing Director of the State’s Tourism Bureau, will…
Dr Austin Ushie, Medical Superintendent of General Hospital Obanliku, Cross River State has disclosed that he is ready to face any panel or medical board set aside to investigate the cause of death of a middle-aged woman in the facility. Ushie made the assertion in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria, (NAN), on Monday…
In the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), one Federal Commissioner represents Cross River and Akwa Ibom States. The appointment, which is a five-year tenure, usually rotates between the two states. However, in the past two appointments, something unusual happened. The current Commissioner, a native of Akwa Ibom State whose second tenure expires next month, finished…
The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu has appointed 23 people into different parastatals in the last couple of weeks. CONVERSEER learned that the first set of appointments was on October 15, 2023, where the governor appointed 10 into the Cross River State Audit Commission and one into the Office of the Surveyor…
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has maintained that breast cancer like every other cancer is not caused by demons but a medical issue that should be treated physically. This was disclosed by Dr Felix Archibong, Chairman of Cross River Chapter of the association in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Saturday…
By Rachel Bassey On Wednesday, 18th of October, 2023 the Governor of Cross River State, HE Sen Prince Bassey Edet Otu was celebrated in a special way, thanks to Dr Prince Michael Abuo JP who is a Senior Special Adviser to the Governor, the State Coordinator for African Union Development Agency – New Partnership for…
Biafra Nations League (BnL) a freedom fighter group has backed the Biafra Referendum Conference in Finland. CONVERSEER learned that the ongoing two-day Referendum Conference is being organised by Mazi Simon Ekpa, Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government in Exile. History has been made #BiafraGate2023 @hsfi @yleuutiset pic.twitter.com/XlVkDZ4p7H — Simon Ekpa (@simon_ekpa) October 20, 2023…
Prof. Thomas Agan, former Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) is dead. CONVERSEER learned that Prof. Agan died on Friday, October 20, 2023, afternoon. According to The Beagle News, Agan died at Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU Teaching Hospital, Ile Ife in Osun State, after a brief illness. A family…
Heavy rainfall on Friday, October 20, 2023, wreaked havoc in the Calabar metropolis, causing flooding and leaving commuters stranded. CONVERSEER gathered that the rain which started with heavy breeze at about 8pm flooded most parts of the Cross River State capital. Vehicle owners had to abandon their vehicles, especially in flood-prone areas. Business owners were…
The Cross River Fire Service has disclosed that grounded equipment was the reason why it could not respond to calls to put out the fire that engulfed shops in the Hewett area of the popular Watt Market, in Calabar. The assertion was made by Mr Peter Ewona, Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the service during…