26 die in River Niger boat mishap

26 die in River Niger boat mishap

By Joe Udo LOKOJA (CONVERSEER) – At least 26 people have been killed by a boat accident that occurred on River Niger, North Central Nigeria. The accident happened on Tuesday in the Ibaji area of Kogi state. According to Kingsley Fanwo, Kogi State Commissioner for Information, on Wednesday, the passengers were mostly traders headed to…

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Yakubu Gowon University honours DCP Akeem Adedeji for hard work, dedication

Yakubu Gowon University honours DCP Akeem Adedeji for hard work, dedication

By Our Reporter ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The Sultan Maccido Institute of Leadership at the Peace and Development Centre, Yakubu Gowon University, formerly University of Abuja, on Monday honoured Deputy Commissioner of Police and academic, Dr Akeem Adedeji, in recognition of his hard work, selfless service, and dedication to human development. The Acting Vice-Chancellor of the…

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Destiny Cross River Awards holds today in Calabar, Governor Otu to receive top honour

Destiny Cross River Awards holds today in Calabar, Governor Otu to receive top honour

By Our Reporter CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – All roads lead to the Shettima Hall, State Library Complex, Calabar, today, Thursday, October 2, 2025, as the much-anticipated Destiny Cross River Awards takes centre stage in what organisers describe as a “covenant night where history, prophecy, and destiny converge.” The awards, a project of Destiny Cross River Covenant…

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Full List: Owan-Enoh MSME Support Programme shortlists beneficiaries for phase 1

Full List: Owan-Enoh MSME Support Programme shortlists beneficiaries for phase 1

By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Senator John Owan-Enoh MSME Support Programme has shortlisted over 400 beneficiaries for phase 1. The beneficiaries cut across the three senatorial districts of Cross River State. Northern Senatorial District has 135, Central 161 and South 176. According to the programme manager, Agba Jalingo, compulsory entrepreneurship training for the…

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Namibia wins ExxonMobil Foundation STEM Africa Award at African Energy Week (AEW) 202

Namibia wins ExxonMobil Foundation STEM Africa Award at African Energy Week (AEW) 202

The ExxonMobil STEM Africa initiative celebrates youth innovation and sustainable energy solutions across the continent CAPE TOWN (CONVERSEER) – Namibia has been awarded the top prize of the ExxonMobil Foundation STEM Regional Finals during the African Energy Week: Invest in African Energy Awards & Gala Dinner on September 30. The team was recognized for its…

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