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….
Media Participants during a roundtable discussion in Calabar, for the Proposed Special Seats Bill for Women. By Tina Ezin Stakeholders have called on the media to sustain public engagement around the proposed Special Seats Bill for women, insisting that stronger visibility and informed reporting remain critical as the National Assembly prepares to vote on the…
POLOKWANE (LOL, CONVERSEER) – Police in Limpopo have arrested three foreign nationals accused of running a “prophetic” scam in Polokwane, allegedly using counterfeit money and rats to swindle unsuspecting community members. The men, all Ugandan nationals aged between 32 and 37, were apprehended on Wednesday after the Provincial Tracking Team followed intelligence about individuals soliciting…
By Tina Ezin Lafarge Africa Plc has launched a new thematic campaign, Beyond Buildings, aimed at spotlighting the company’s long-standing contribution to Nigeria’s infrastructure and socio-economic development. The campaign was unveiled in Lagos on Monday by the Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Lolu Alade-Akinyemi. Alade-Akinyemi said the campaign tells the story of how Lafarge’s innovative…
By Joe Udo DURBAN (LOL, CONVERSEER) – Two people have been confirmed dead while more are still trapped under concrete and rubble after a four-storey building under construction collapsed at the River Range Ranch temple in Verulam, Redcliffe, North of Durban, South Africa. The building collapsed on Friday and according to IPSS medical rescue, five…
(L-R) Front Row: Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Owan Enoh (8th), CRS Deputy Governor, Dr. Peter Odey (9th), Special Adviser to the Governor on Blue Economy, Melody Lebo (10th) and other participants at the flagging of the World Bank–supported upskilling programme, in Calabar on Thursday. By Anietie Akpan Cross River state government is set…
Dignitaries at the inauguration on Thursday. By Anietie Akpan Aimed to deepen stakeholder’s engagement, Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu has unveiled an Elders Advisory Council. Governor Otu on Thursday inaugurated the Elders Advisory Council of the Cross River State Consultative Forum (CRSCF), a strategic body created to offer guidance and strengthen feedback channels…
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…
By Frank Ulom ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – OG Abbah real name is Muhammad Abubakar. He is also known as Gwazo Presido. He hails from Borno State but currently resides in Abuja, Nigeria. His music often features Afro-beats and Hausa lyrics. As of the end of 2025, OG Abbah is likely between about 20 and 27 years…
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…
