By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has approved the appointment of 12 distinguished professionals into the boards and management teams of the State Road Fund and the Rural Access Road Authority. According to a statement by Mr Linus Obogo, Chief Press Secretary/Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, on…
Amplifying Local Voices Through Digital Innovation: A Social Media Conference The Conference of Online Publishers in Akwa Ibom State (COOPA) is excited to announce the official commencement of its maiden Social Media Week themed: “Amplifying Local Voices through Digital Innovation”. According to Press Release signed by Mr. Utitofon Morgan Ukpong, Chancellor, COOPA and Mr Darlington…
…championed by Hon. Martins Esin By John Ntekim ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed for Second Reading a Bill seeking to amend the 1999 Constitution (as amended) to lower the minimum age for election into the Senate and the office of state governor from 35 to 30 years. The proposed amendment,…
By Joe Udo UYO (CONVERSEER) – The tension, talent and excitement that have defined the ARISE Creative Champions peaked today as outstanding contestants secured their places in the much-anticipated grand finale. The semi-finals, held on Tuesday at Dueua Hotel, Uyo, showcased brilliance across music, dance, spoken word, comedy, acting and fine arts. Speaking at the…
By Joe Udo UYO (CONVERSEER) – Students from Akwa Ibom State have openly endorsed Governor Umo Eno for a second term in office, citing what they described as his “transformational impact” in the state’s education sector. The endorsement was announced during the 2025 International Students’ Day celebration, held at the Ibom Hall Auditorium, Uyo, on…
By Joe Udo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday will be departing Abuja, Nigeria for an official two-nation working visit to South Africa and Angola, where he will participate in the 20th G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg and the 7th African Union-European Union (AU-EU) Summit in Luanda. A statement by his Special Adviser…
By Joe Udo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The Senate is urging Nigeria’s Armed Forces to, with immediate effect, recruit at least 100,000 personnel to tackle insecurity in parts of the country. It is also to set up an ad hoc committee to look into the funding, expenditure and outcome of the safe school programme. These and…
By Frank Ulom BRUSSELS (CONVERSEER) – Belgium and Wales went into their last group game in the European qualifying series knowing that a win would guarantee them an automatic place in the FIFA World Cup next summer, and both sides took advantage and scored seven each. Belgium scored 7-0 against Liechtenstein in Liège while Wales…
By Frank Ulom GLASGOW (CONVERSEER) – Scotland are heading to the 2026 FIFA World Cup after producing one of the most dramatic qualifying victories in their modern history, defeating Denmark 4-2 in a pulsating play-off at Hampden Park on Tuesday night. The hosts needed nothing less than victory to book their ticket to the global…
Member representing Ikot Abasi/Eastern Obolo State Constituency in the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Mrs Selinah Ukpatuf, doing the commissioning while others assist. By Anietie Akpan In a bid to strengthen Governor Umo Eno’s rural development initiatives, one of the core components of the ARISE Agenda, the Coordinator, Office of the First Lady, Akwa…
