The Federal Government of Nigeria is cracking down on illegal mining, making dozens of arrests since April for unlicensed miners allegedly stealing lithium, a critical mineral used in batteries for electric vehicles, smartphones, and power systems. The crackdown comes as the FG seeks to regulate its mining operations, curb illegal activity, and better benefit from…
Discontent among senior citizens arose in Mondeor, a suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa, as the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) faced criticism for the delayed opening of a voting station. Eligible voters waiting to cast their special votes encountered frustration due to the late delivery of voting materials. The situation unfolded at the Mondeor Recreation Centre…
Governor Bassey Otu has met with all 25 members of the 10th Cross River State House of Assembly to take a final decision on the position of the Speaker. CONVERSEER reports that Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem was removed last week Wednesday by two-thirds (17 out of 25) as Speaker of the House. In a closed-door…
…says children are the future currency of any state Member representing Boki I and Chief Whip of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Hilary Bisong, has said that there is no future for any nation/state that does not prioritise the safety and protection of the child. Bisong stated this on 27th May…
As Nigeria marks the 2024 Children’s Day today, 27th May, Rt. Hon. Orok Duke, Representative of Cross River State at the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Board, has joined in the celebrations, emphasising the crucial role of education and healthcare in shaping the future of the nation. Duke called on parents and community leaders to…
The Representative of Cross River State at the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Board, Rt. Hon. Orok Duke, has penned a heartfelt poem and message to Governor Bassey Otu. Duke, who is also a writer described Otu in the poem as a hero, adding that “We don’t need another hero” apart from Governor (Senator) Bassey…
…which will traverse Benue, Kogi, and Nasarawa States, terminating at Apo in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) President Bola Tinubu on Sunday flagged off the design and procurement for the 461km Enugu-Abakaliki-Ogoja Road, which will traverse Benue, Kogi, and Nasarawa States, terminating at Apo in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). This happened shortly after the…
President Bola Tinubu, on Sunday in Lagos, flagged off the construction of the 700km Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, stating that the project would revolutionise transportation in Nigeria and bolster the unique economic strength of each zone. The President spoke from the Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island end of the project, which will traverse nine states along…
The Government of Cross River State has waded into the never-ending crisis of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Calabar depot. CONVERSEER reports that since the administration of former Governor Ben Ayade, it has been battle upon battle, court order upon court order on who becomes the chairman of the association and that…
The Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) have called on President Bola Tinubu to reinstate Dr Betta Edu who was suspended over four months ago (8th January 2024), as Honourable Minister of Humanitarian Affairs & Poverty Alleviation. This was disclosed in a press release signed by Job Napoleon Agbor, Convener of Pioneers of Nigeria’s National and International…
