By Magnus Effiong The chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River State, Barr Alphonsus Eba, has told party officials demanding his resignation that the constitution of the party had already rendered such calls illegal. Recall that 35 chapter chairmen and secretaries of the party had, Tuesday, in Calabar, called for the immediate…
By Anietie Akpan Former Aide to former Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State, Mr. Austin Ibok has condemned recent outbursts by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Chief Nyesom Wike against a military officer, saying “it is an act of reckless display of arrogance and disrespect for the Military”. Ibok in a statement…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Forum of All Progressives Congress (APC) Chapter Chairmen and Secretaries in Cross River State has passed a vote of no confidence on the State Chairman of the party, Barr. Alphonsus Ogar Eba, accusing him of anti-progressive conduct, financial mismanagement, and divisive leadership. In a communiqué issued at the…
Gov. Bassey Edet Otu (L), with FOC, Eastern Naval Command, Rear Admiral Chidozie Okehie, during the latter’s courtesy call on the former in Calabar, Tuesday. By Anietie Akpan Cross River state government and the Nigerian Navy have reiterated their resolve to strengthen collaboration, enhance maritime security and safeguard the state and national coastal assets. The…
By Our Reporter ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has reaffirmed its commitment to enforce the total ban on the production and sale of alcoholic beverages in sachets and small-volume PET or glass bottles below 200ml by December 2025, in line with the recent directive of the…
By Archibong Emmanuel CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Solemn Assembly marks the beginning of the 2025/2026 Academic Session and welcomes the New students into the institution. It was also the last Solemn Assembly under Prof. Obi’s administration. Dignitaries at the event include the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Florence Obi, Deputy Vice Chancellors of Academics and Administration, Profs…
By Dianabasi Effiong The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the commencement of the Faculty of Law at Akwa Ibom State University. The decision followed a resource verification visit conducted by the regulatory body’s panel of experts to assess the University’s readiness for the programme and the availability of human and material resources. A letter…
By Zagazola Makama OTUKPO (CONVERSEER) – Gunmen have abducted a Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) personnel and another resident in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State. Zagazola learnt that the attack occurred at about 9:00pm on 9th November at Asa 1, Otobi Akpa Road, Otukpo. According to sources, armed men numbering about five stormed…
By Joe Udo ILORIN (CONVERSEER) – A Nigeria Police officer, Ibrahim Muhammad, has regained his freedom after spending three months in captivity following his abduction by armed bandits in Patigi, Kwara State. According to Zagazola Makama, Muhammad was rescued by the Department of State Services (DSS) on 9th November at about 5:00pm. Converseer reports that…
By Joe Udo ACCRA (CONVERSEER) – A Ghanaian gay football coach, Anyass Ibrahim, has allegedly raped a 16-year-old junior footballer of Siano Soccer Academy, Ransford Owosu, leading to his death. According to the Homicide Unit of the Ghana Police Service, Owosu’s mother reported the case following the death of her son in February. A viral…
