By Kingsley Agim CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, on Monday swore in Hon. Egbung Odama Egbung as the substantive Chairman of Bekwarra Local Government Area, charging him to lead with humility, unity of purpose and commitment to service. The swearing-in ceremony, which marked the formal resolution of the leadership crisis…
The new Chairman, Hon. Egbung Odama Egbung (left) in a handshake with the Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu on Monday. Photo: Daniel Williams Cobham. By Anietie Akpan Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, Monday swore in Hon. Egbung Odama Egbung as the substantive Chairman of Bekwarra Local Government Area. He…
Gov Umo Eno (centre) with the inaugurated committees’ members on Monday. By Anietie Akpan Special inter-ministerial committees on the international Airport Status and the Treasury Single Account (TSA) in Akwa Ibom State have been inaugurated. The two committees were inaugurated by the State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno with the mandate to supervise the implementation…
Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State. By Anietie Akpan Lagos–Calabar Highway Compensation money is putting residents of over 13 villages of Okoyong community in Odukpani Local Government Area (LGA) of Cross River State at daggers drawn. Consequently they have petitioned security agencies in the state to intervene to check the bitter feud before it…
By Our Reporter LAGOS (CONVERSEER) – The Lagos State Police Command has invited Pastor Chris Okafor of Mountain of Liberation and Miracles Ministries to appear at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Panti, on Monday, 5 January 2026, at 10:00 AM, over allegations of multiple rape, other sexual offences, and conduct capable of breaching public…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – ASP Sunday Eitokpah has been appointed as the Nigeria Police Public Relations Officer (PRO) in Cross River State. Converseer reports that the appointment was approved by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun. ASP Eitokpah who hails from Edo State, will take over from CSP Irene Ugbo-Obase, the…
By Our Reporter PORT HARCOURT (CONVERSEER) – Hon. Victor Giadom, the National Vice Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC), South South, has said Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State must have to go through the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to win anything in the state. Giadom stated this last…
MANILA (PNA, CONVERSEER) – Newly appointed Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) General Manager Nicolas Torre III will oversee the agency’s day-to-day operations and serve as its primary spokesperson following his appointment by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. In a speech at the MMDA headquarters in Pasig City on Monday, Torre thanked the MMDA for their…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The management of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) has appointed 14 new directors and three deputy directors to strengthen efficiency and service delivery. According to Negroid Haven, the appointments were approved by the Vice Chancellor, Prof Offiong Effanga Offiong, and will take effect from 1 January 2026 to 31…
By Our Reporter (CONVERSEER) – A new layer of security is being added to digital wallet transactions as In-App One-Time Passwords (OTPs) are set to replace SMS-based authentication for GCash users, a move aimed at reducing exposure to phishing scams and fraud. Beginning in the first quarter of 2026, users will receive their OTPs through…
