By Jake-Mary Achigbe OBUBRA (CONVERSEER) – The word Obubra is derived from Ubibira or Ubira, the name of the main Obubra village located at the bank of the Cross River. Obubra, however, was later adopted to represent an administrative unit under the British colonial empire in the late 19th century. Though the exact history of…
By Frank Ulom ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – Most of you have been asking how to apply for a police vehicle tinted permit and how much it costs – well, this article has the answer to all your questions. How much does it cost to get a Nigeria Police Force vehicle tinted permit? The answer is N14,200….
By Austin Orette HOUSTON (CONVERSEER) – Empirical observations have led me to the notion that, in any society, the proponents of separatism are those who are least developed in consciousness. When the American South decided to secede, they were more backwards and still relied on slavery for its economic progress. They believed subterfuge to exist….
By Okwori Mary OGOJA (CONVERSEER) – The news of your passing, Uncle Solo (Ogar Solomon Ogar), has struck like a cold wind at dawn, too early, too sudden, too final. In the heart of Cross River State, the media world has lost one of its brightest voices and our communities have lost a tireless champion….
By John Ntekim UYO (CONVERSEER) – In Nigerian politics, some figures pass through quietly, while others leave an imprint so distinct that their presence cannot be mistaken. Rep Martins Esin belongs unmistakably to the latter category. More than just a fashion choice, his signature appearance in a perfectly cut, immaculate white shirt, adorned with the…
By Kingsley Agim CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – There are people who teach, and there are those who transform. Mr Cornelius Ellah, fondly known as Cornel, is one of those rare gems who embodies both. A man whose journey into the classroom, from his own historical account, was almost reluctant, but whose impact within those four walls…
By Andrew Korybko This is the original English-language version of the interview that I recently gave to French Alt-Media outlet Multipolarra. 1. Can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers? Who are you, what is your background, and what topics are you particularly interested in at the moment? I’m a Moscow-based American political analyst who…
By Thomas Ogbudu LAGOS (CONVERSEER) – Ex-Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Mohammed M. Abubakar, has narrated his experience in the hands of Nigeria Police, following his arrest by officers on road duty. Below is the excerpt of his experience: As Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command back then, my Saturdays usually started at 10:00…
It is crucial for the relevant authorities, particularly the Federal Ministry of Power, the Cross River State Government, and international partners like GIZ, to revisit Umon Island and assess what needs to be done.
Rt. Hon. Orok Duke, PhD, is a distinguished statesman and leader notable for his contributions to national development, particularly in Cross River State and the Niger Delta region.
