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…
Six persons have been allegedly killed following the bombing of two military gunboats by militants on the Nigeria-Cameroon border. CONVERSEER gathered that the incident happened on Monday in Akpakanya, Bakassi Peninsula, bordering Nigeria and Cameroon. The destroyed two gunboats belonged to the Joint Border Forces and two Nigerians were killed. READ ALSO | Governor Otu Appoints…
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…
A prisoner, Mr Chimezie Chukwu (a.k.a Biggi) who escaped from Jos Prison in Plateau State, North Central has been arrested in Enugu State, South East. Chukwu was arrested by troops of Sector 1 of the Joint Task Force South East Operation (UDO KA II) on Friday, October 20, 2023, in collaboration with the Department of…
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…
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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…
Former Secretary to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Dr George Ekpungu has charged the newly appointed Secretary, Mr Muhammad Hammajoda, to be loyal to the EFCC and the Executive Chairman. He gave the charge on Friday, October 20, 2023, while handing over to the new Secretary. According to him, loyalty to the Commission,…