By Our Reporter CALABAR (CONVERSEER) — It was a night of glamour, reflection, and honour on Thursday, October 2, as eminent sons and daughters of Cross River State were celebrated at the maiden Destiny Cross River Awards 2025. The event, convened by Archbishop Josef Bassey, and held at Shettima Hall, State Library Complex, Calabar, drew…
By Our Reporter KANO (CONVERSEER) – The Youth Society for the Prevention of Infectious Diseases and Social Vices (YOSPIS) has sounded the alarm over what it described as a “ticking time bomb” of drug abuse among young people in Kano State, Northern Nigeria. In a statement issued by its Executive Director, Zainab Nasir Ahmad, YOSPIS…
By Christian Njoku CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Reverend Tunde Adeleye, former Archbishop of the Province of Niger Delta in the Anglican Communion, has asserted that claims by Nigerian leaders of a better tomorrow were all a hoax. Adeleye made the call on Thursday in Calabar, while reacting to the Independence Day speech of President Bola Tinubu….
By Joe Udo OWERRI (CONVERSEER) – Jewish leaders in the South-East and parts of the South-South region have appealed to President Bola Tinubu to exercise his presidential prerogative and order the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. The appeal followed a prayer and fasting session, as well…
By Joe Udo LAGOS (CONVERSEER) – The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has saved the Lagos State government approximately N14.8 billion annually through the deployment of corps members across critical sectors, the Director-General of NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has revealed. Nafiu made this known on Thursday during a courtesy visit to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu…
By Joe Udo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The Department of State Services (DSS) has awarded N20 million as compensation to Chineze Ozoadibe and five other individuals wrongfully arrested. This was disclosed by the DSS Director-General, Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi. The development has received commendations from Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA), and a jurist and visiting Professor…
By Joe Udo KANO (CONVERSEER) – A teargas canister explosion has injured four siblings at Bakin Kwata, Sharada area of Kano metropolis. The incident, which occurred at about 7:50 AM on Wednesday, 1st October, was confirmed by the Kano State Police Command in a statement. According to the statement, the explosion produced heavy smoke, burning…
Executive Director YOSPIS, Hajia Zainab Nasir Ahmad. By Anietie Akpan Amid drug menace, 80 Percent of Youths in Kano State, Northern Central Nigeria are at risk of becoming a lost generation. The Youth Society for the Prevention of Infectious Diseases and Social Vices (YOSPIS) raised the alarm describing the situation as a “ticking time bomb”…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu has approved the establishment of the People First Complaints and Solutions Desk. The Governor also approved the appointment of Dr Eyong Victoria Amiokama as Coordinator of the new establishment. According to a press statement by Linus Obogo, Chief Press Secretary and Special Adviser…
By Frank Ulom NEW YORK (CONVERSEER) – Tesla boss Elon Musk has briefly become the first individual in history to reach a personal net worth exceeding half a trillion dollars, following a sharp rise in the electric carmaker’s stock. According to market reports, Musk’s wealth stood at $500.1 billion during trading in New York on Wednesday…
