Musk ignites fresh debate over 'anti-white' laws in South Africa

Musk ignites fresh debate over ‘anti-white’ laws in South Africa

By Our Reporter PRETORIA (CONVERSEER) – South African-born billionaire Elon Musk has sparked renewed debate after claiming that post-apartheid South Africa now has more “anti-white” laws than the apartheid regime had anti-Black laws. Musk made the assertion on social media after sharing figures from the South African Institute of Race Relations (IRR), which tracks legislation…

Read More
CRSG directs mandatory wearing of armed forces remembrance emblem

CRSG directs mandatory wearing of armed forces remembrance emblem

By Our Reporter CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State Government has reiterated its commitment to honouring Nigeria’s fallen heroes and recognising the dedication of serving military personnel, following the official launch of the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day emblem in Calabar. At the ceremony, where Governor Bassey Otu was represented by his Deputy, Rt….

Read More
Gov Otu flags off World Bank-backed maritime programme

Gov Otu flags off World Bank-backed maritime programme

By Kingsley Agim CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Cross River State governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, Thursday, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to positioning the state as a major force in Nigeria’s emerging blue economy as he formally launched a World Bank–supported upskilling programme designed to equip citizens with modern, globally relevant competencies for the maritime sector. Speaking…

Read More
Forum inaugurates former Governor Ebri, 87 others into Elders Advisory Council

Forum inaugurates former Governor Ebri, 87 others into Elders Advisory Council

By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State Consultative Forum (CRSCF) has inaugurated former Governor Clement Ebri and 87 others into its Elders Advisory Council. The inauguration was held on Thursday, 11 December 2025, at the Metropolitan Hotel (formerly Transcorp Hotels), Calabar, the state capital. The 88-member council was inaugurated by Governor Bassey…

Read More
COPE concludes CNC meeting, sets April 2026 date for national elective congress

COPE concludes CNC meeting, sets April 2026 date for national elective congress

JOHANNESBURG (CONVERSEER) – The Congress National Committee (CNC) of the Congress of the People (COPE) concluded its two-day strategic meeting in Johannesburg on 6–7 December The party reflected on the party’s current position and reviewed progress in efforts to rebuild and reposition the organisation. As the highest decision-making body between National Congresses, the CNC adopted…

Read More