By Joe Udo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The Federal Government has disbursed about ₦688bn to over 9.2 million Nigerians under the Household Prosperity and Empowerment Cash Transfer (HOPE-CT) programme, according to Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr Bernard Doro. Speaking in Abuja on Monday, he said the scheme supports vulnerable households with ₦75,000 paid…
By Frank Ulom OGOJA (CONVERSEER) – There has been tension in Ogoja Local Government Area of Cross River State following the alleged killing of a 26-year-old woman by her supposed husband. The man, 35, identified as Malime Sunday Ejor, allegedly killed his wife, Moshe Lucy Igu, 26, on the farm over suspicion of infidelity. Converseer…
By Our Reporter The Cross River State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding inclusive and sustainable water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services with the commissioning of solar-powered boreholes in selected schools across Calabar South local government area, as part of activities commemorating World Water Day 2026, themed “Water and Gender – Where Water Flows,…
By Our Reporter EAST LONDON (CONVERSEER) – Police have been deployed in force after a planned march by traditional leaders and anti-immigration activists in KuGompo (East London) turned violent, leaving 10 vehicles damaged and one building partially torched. The demonstration, organised by groups including March and March, began peacefully at City Hall where protesters handed…
By Anietie Akpan In a continuous partnership to strengthen digital innovation and infrastructure at the University of Calabar (UNICAL), the Vice Chancellor, Professor Offiong Effanga Offiong, has reaffirmed the institution’s strong backing for the OPay project, describing it as a timely intervention that will benefit both students and the wider academic community. In a release…
By Our Reporter CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State Representative on the Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission, Rt. Hon. Chief Orok Duke, PhD, has called on qualified youths across the state to take advantage of the 2026/2027 Foreign Post-Graduate Scholarship Programme recently announced by the Commission. Chief Duke, in a statement made…
By Frank Ulom ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – Former Senator representing Kogi West Senatorial District, Sen. Dino Melaye, has asserted that Nigeria is too big for President Bola Tinubu to govern. Melaye stated this at the weekend while lamenting on the economic situation of the nation. According to him, Tinubu has no capacity or leadership skills, and…
By Joe Udo JOS (CONVERSEER) – At least 20 persons have been confirmed dead, with several others injured, following a Sunday night attack in the Angwan Rukuba area of Jos, Plateau State. According to Plateau News, the attack occurred between 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. and is believed to have been carried out by gunmen…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Women from Ekuri community in Akamkpa Local Government Area of Cross River State have formally petitioned the Cross River State House of Assembly over what they described as the worsening impact of illegal logging on their livelihoods, environment, and food security. In a petition dated March 26, 2026, and…
By Joe Udo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) backed by Nyesom Wike, FCT Minister, has elected new executive (EXCOs) officers in the March 29 National Convention that held at the velodrome of Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja. Abdulrahman Mohammed and Samuel Anyanwu were re-elected as national chairman and…
