NASS Committee Members and the CRS Deputy Gov. Peter Odey (centre) during the visit. By Anietie Akpan The National Assembly has declared the Odukpani-Uyo, highway a national Emergency just as the Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu has called for an urgent Federal Government intervention. The Chairman of the House Committee on Works,…
By Frank Ulom VATICAN CITY (CONVERSEER) – The Vatican’s recent statements condemning Israel’s military campaign in Gaza have attracted sharp criticism from legal and security experts, who accuse the Holy See of moral inconsistency and legal inaccuracy in its assessment of the ongoing conflict. In remarks marking the second anniversary of Hamas’s 7th October 2023…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Paramount Ruler of Calabar South Local Government Area, His Royal Majesty Etubom Nyong Effiom Okon Etim Ewa I, has conferred chieftaincy titles on prominent personalities, including senior government officials, in recognition of their contributions to the development of the area. Among the recipients honoured during the monarch’s 3rd…
By Frank Ulom ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – FCT Minister, Barr. Nyesom Wike, has called for the employment of youths in Nigeria. Wike made this call on Tuesday while flagging off the 15km rehabilitation of Old Keffi Road from Kado Village to Dei Dei Junction in Abuja. According to the Minister, the youths need employment to grow…
The Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio. By Anietie Akpan Worried by poor budget implementation and low impact on the citizens, a budget expert has called for reforms in Nigeria’s budget system. A Public Finance Management Expert and Consultant, Dr. Oluwasola Omoju made the call in Calabar at the recently concluded “Presentation of Cross River State…
Destiny Cross River Awards Honour Five Icons of Service and Sacrifice By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The maiden edition of the Destiny Cross River Awards held on a cool October night at Shettima Hall, Calabar, has set a new moral benchmark for leadership in the state, celebrating five distinguished citizens whose lives exemplify sacrifice,…
By Etim Etim From my observation, many PDP members in Akwa Ibom State have been seriously troubled by the movement of Gov. Umo Eno into the APC. The symptoms of these traumas come in various forms. But there are many coping mechanisms to deal with the loss of a privileged political status. I have been…
Introduction to Winter Woes Winter presents a unique set of challenges, particularly in regions where temperatures drop significantly. As the days become shorter and the chill in the air intensifies, the need for warmth becomes paramount. Low temperatures can lead to discomfort and may pose health risks such as hypothermia and frostbite if adequate precautions…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Calabar boat passengers who were kidnapped about 11 days ago have regained freedom from their abductors. The passengers, 17 in number, were kidnapped by suspected sea pirates on the Calabar waterways on 26th September. Converseer gathered that the victims regained their freedom today, 6th October. Although it is…
By Joe Udo PORT HARCOURT (CONVERSEER) – A section of the Rivers State Secretariat Complex in Port Harcourt was on Monday evening gutted by fire, destroying offices and property, just a week after Governor Siminalayi Fubara dissolved the Rivers State Pensions Board. The fire, which broke out after office hours, reportedly started on the ground…
