Irom Emmanuel James has emerged as a notable figure in Nigeria’s microfinance banking, agriculture and grassroots empowerment, with a career defined by institutional reforms, capital mobilisation and sustained community interventions. From his entry into the banking sector in 2014 as an Information Technology specialist, Irom rose through the ranks to become a Managing Director, leading…
By Odey Ojeka ABUOCHICHE (CONVERSEER) – The Executive Chairman of Bekwarra Local Government Area, Hon. Egbung Odama Egbung, has issued a heartfelt appeal for calm following protests over the deplorable state of the federal highway in the area. The chairman acknowledged the citizens’ frustration, commending their peaceful desire for a better Bekwarra. Protesters carried placards…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – A seasoned banker, agricultural investor and management consultant, Emmanuel James Irom has outlined his journey across finance and farming, while offering insights into youth development, economic growth and community impact. In this exclusive interview with Converseer on Tuesday, he spoke on his achievements, ongoing projects and vision for sustainable…
By Our Reporter CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Family Court sitting in Calabar on Tuesday has extended the interim custody of an 8-year-old boy to the Cross River State Ministry of Social Welfare, pending the determination of a dispute between his parents. Presiding judge, Justice Blessing Egwu gave the order during proceedings in a suit marked…
By Our Reporter ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – Vice President Kashim Shettima will flag off the first University Innovation Pods in Africa at the University of Lagos on Tuesday April, 7 2026. An initiative of the United Nations Development Programme in partnership with the Federal Government aims to reconfigure Nigeria’s development architecture to transform universities into engines…
By Itam Offor The Cross River State House of Assembly has suspended four Councillors of Akpabuyo Legislative Council for 90 days over alledged gross misconduct. The Councillors suspended are, Innocent Mbukpa, Patrick Eyo Etim, Bassey Effiom Edet and Tete Oyoyo Ubene. The House unanimously resovled that the Councillors be suspended after deliberating on a…
By Iniemem Inyang As the clock ticks towards the third anniversary of Governor Umo Eno’s assumption of office, residents and indigenes in various rural communities of Akwa Ibom State have commended the sweeping road infrastructure drive in the state, saying it has injected economic activities in previously untouched communities. Many of these communities are now…
By Iniemem Inyang UYO (CONVERSEER) – As the clock ticks towards the third anniversary of Governor Umo Eno’s assumption of office, residents and indigenes in various rural communities of Akwa Ibom State have commended the sweeping road infrastructure drive in the state, saying it has injected economic activities in previously untouched communities. Many of these…
Cross River State governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has applauded Margaret Ochalla on her elevation to the rank of Deputy Inspector-General of Police, describing the promotion as richly deserved and emblematic of excellence in service. In a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary and Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Linus Obogo, Governor Otu…
The combined effect of the UAE and Saudi Arabia exerting pressure on Russia could really harm its interests. By Andrew Korybko SAN FRANCISCO (CONVERSEER) – Zelensky dispatched drone experts and interceptor drones to the Gulf Kingdoms last month to aid them in thwarting Iranian attacks of the sort that Ukraine became accustomed to over the…
