By Anietie Akpan The Pre-Artisans Convention of the Akwa Ibom State Artisans Association, Eket Senatorial District, has ended in Eket, with a charge on artisans, community leaders to key into the ARISE Agenda opportunities of Governor Umo Eno in Akwa Ibom State. The colourful gathering marked by creativity, innovation and renewed commitment to skills development…
By Sodeeq Atanda OWERRI (FIJ, CONVERSEER) – Policemen from the Anti-Kidnapping Squad known as Tiger Base in Owerri, Imo State, tricked a mortuary attendant into an arrest last year, forcing his family to cough up N1 million to secure his freedom, his son has said. Speaking on the July 2024 incident, the attendant’s son, who…
By Omoyele Sowore AKWA (CONVERSEER) – Nnamdi Daniel Emeh is a Nigerian whistleblower whose disclosures brought to light grave allegations of abuse, including claims of organ harvesting, extrajudicial killings, extortion, and corruption allegedly involving elements of the Anambra State Police Command. Rather than investigate these allegations transparently and hold those implicated accountable, Nigerian authorities turned…
By Sam Akpe The long-drawn legal combat between an indigenous firm, Zomay Marine and Logistics Limited and Sterling Bank, over a highly disputed debt case, has finally been settled out of court, the Federal High Court, Lagos Division, has confirmed. Both parties are said to have resolved all issues peacefully and have equally expressed readiness and mutual commitment to exploring future business opportunities together. Each party in…
By Joe Udo NEW YORK (CONVERSEER) – Apple is adjusting its smart glasses product roadmap, planning to release the first Apple Glass in 2026 and launch it in 2027, according to Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman. It will lack an AR display, but will be able to make calls, respond to Siri voice commands, and take…
By Our Reporter NEW YORK (CONVERSEER) – Startup Sensia Technology showcased a portable fabric speaker last week (9 December), equipped with flexible electronics that allow sound to be emitted evenly across the entire fabric surface, enabling a diverse user experience. According to IT Home, the speaker’s fabric is woven from flexible conductive fibres and uses…
By Joe Udo NEW YORK (CONVERSEER) – Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbot, Grok AI, has once again experienced a serious malfunction, following the shooting incident at Bondi Beach in Australia (which occurred during the celebrations of Hanukkah). According to Gizmodo, Grok’s responses to user queries about the incident contained a large amount of inaccurate and even…
By Frank Ulom SEVILLE (CONVERSEER) – Two Nigerian Internationals, Akor Adams and Chidera Ejuke, on Sunday, helped Sevilla to thrash newly promoted side, Real Oviedo in the La Liga on match day 16. The win moved Sevilla to 8th position with 20 points, three behind Athletic Club, who are finding it difficult to win games…
Senator Ekong Sampson. By Etim Etim At a time many Akwa Ibom students are having problems supporting themselves in schools, Senator Ekong Sampson recently disbursed N100 million to over 500 students in his senatorial district, the largest individual-funded scholarship program ever launched in the state. Each student received N200, 000, while some teachers, selected from…
Akwa Ibom State State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno. By Anietie Akpan The League of Veteran Journalists in Akwa Ibom State has charged the State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno to patronize the state electronic station. The League, in a statement by its Publicity Secretary, Akanimo Sampson on Sunday, said the state government should use more of…
