A young man and a father of one, Agim Ushie (Alinco), who was also preparing for his wedding in four months’ time has died from a fatal accident. Agim who hails from Obudu Local Government Area of Cross River State was supposed to have his marriage in November this year before he had an accident…
The current government is always bold in their decisions and give reasons for such bold changes. One of such bold changes is the commencement of the Lagos to Calabar coastal highway. This has caused so much noise on the internet. Many are blatantly against it. I must confess I do not like the idea. Why…
Consistent with its avowed resolve to ensuring compliance with standards at all levels, as well as making social services affordable for all and sundry, the Cross River State Government has suspended collection of all unauthorised levies at the College of Health Technology, Mary Slessor Avenue, Calabar. A statement, dated 21st June 2024, and signed by…
A Federal High Court sitting in Calabar, Cross River State, has jailed eight internet fraudsters, popularly referred to as Yahoo Boys. They were convicted and sentenced by Justice Rosemary Oghoghorie on Friday. The convicts are Abasiofon Daniel Essien (a.k.a Jason Momoa), Gideon Junior, Edikan Ubong, Harrison Chiemelie, Ndifereke Umoh, Christopher Promise, Effiong Wisdom and Godswill…
By Our Reporter A residential building housing the pastor of Methodist Church of Nigeria, Ikot Omin, Eno Abasi Circuit Diocese, 8 Miles, Calabar, Cross River State, worth N35 million has been destroyed by a telecom mast. CONVERSEER learned that the telecom mast belonging to Ekondo Microfinance Bank, collapsed on the Minister in-charge, Rev. Evans Uwaoma…
By Our Reporter A community-based organisation representing Abia people living in Cross River State, Nzuko Ndi Abia, has inaugurated its new executive members in Calabar, the state capital. The inauguration which took place on Wednesday, 13 March 2024, at the Treasure Land Hotel in Big Qua Town, Calabar Municipality, was marked by the swearing-in of…
By Kingsley Agim Cross River State Commissioner for Health, Dr Henry Egbe Ayuk, has confirmed an outbreak of measles at Navy Primary School and Penniel Primary School, both in Calabar. Confirming the outbreak in a release signed by himself, the Commissioner also reported other yet-to-be-confirmed cases in Akpabuyo Local Government Area. “The State Rapid Response…
By Frank Ulom Is it now a thing that people prefer animals to humans? In the midst of hardship in the current Nigeria, a woman just spent N54,000 for food for her dog that will only last for 2 days. Just like that? The gesture has made Mr Andrea Ekeng Inyang, SA to Governor Bassey…
By Frank Ulom A repeat of Mount Zion by Inyang Edem and Nyahasang viewing centre almost happened in Calabar, Cross River State, following the surge of a high-tension wire last week. The incident, CONVERSEER learned happened on Saturday, 2 March 2024, at Chamley by White House. An anonymous source who sent the video to our…
