When Iran was Persia

By Fada Oluoma ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – It was the era of might is right. When Iran was Persia, it was as powerful as both USA and Israel combined. It invaded any nation it wanted, conquered, killed men, women, children, animals and even deported some. There was no global outcry because there was no globe, just…

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It’s Believable That Russia Is Helping Iran Target The US’ Regional Assets

This latest claim respectively conforms to the fears and fantasies of Russia’s foes and friends alike By Andrew Korybko SAN FRANCISCO (CONVERSEER) – The Washington Post reported that “Russia is providing Iran intelligence to target U.S. forces, officials say”, and “The targeting information has included the locations of American warships and aircraft in the Middle…

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Cross River’s Costly Setback: How Akwa Ibom Still Gains Upper Hand on Oil Wells

By Efiom Attoe CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The recent submission of the Federal Government’s Inter-Agency Committee report to the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) may appear, on the surface, to signal a victory for Cross River State. After years in the wilderness, Cross River is projected to be relisted as an oil-producing state with…

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Opinion: Why Afreximbank’s break with Fitch exposes deeper rift

By Macharia Kihuro NAIROBI (CONVERSEER) – In a recent public statement, the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) announced it would terminate its credit rating relationship with Fitch Ratings. The rationale for this decision was particularly striking. The bank attributed the move to its “firm belief that the credit rating exercise no longer reflects a good understanding…

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76 Oil wells: NBC DG Surv. Adamu Adaji’s publications and official workshop confirm Cross River State’s coastal status and seaward littoral access

By Orok Otu Duke CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The National Boundary Commission (NBC) has reaffirmed the coastal status of Cross River State and its seaward littoral access to the Atlantic Ocean through the Cross River Estuary, as reflected in official maps and publications. This confirmation was made during a national workshop on the creation of platforms…

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Rep. Akpanke vs Boniface Adie: Separating Truth From Falsehood

By The Rock Media The online space has been flooded with videos featuring Hon. Boniface Adie, Managing Director of Missouri Property Ltd., making allegations on Berekete Family Human Rights Radio. These claims suggest that Hon. Peter Akpanke, the Member representing Obudu/Bekwarra/Obanliku Federal Constituency, received N35 million in exchange for a contract award, only to renege…

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