Delegates at the workshop. By Anietie Akpan Public Schools in Nigeria suffer as over N250 billion idle Universal Basic Education (UBE) funds have remained unused by the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) due to cumbersome work plan. In view of this, the UBEC is holding an interactive workshop for revised Basic Education Action Plan (BEAP)…
By Collin Rugg WASHINGTON, D.C. (CONVERSEER) – The 47th United States President, Donald Trump, has said the Jeffrey Epstein case is just one big “hoax” as Epstein survivors are currently speaking at a press conference on Capitol Hill. Trump discloses this Wednesday while fielding questions from reporters. Reporter: “There have been survivors of Jeffrey Epstein speaking…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State Forestry Commission has ordered the immediate withdrawal of all unauthorised evacuation passes in line with a directive from Governor Bassey Otu to restore order in the sector. In a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Commission, Mrs Bassey Onoyom Bassey, on Tuesday, 2nd…
By Joe Udo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The National Industrial Court sitting in Abuja has declared unconstitutional the long-standing policy that compels military personnel to serve for a minimum of 15 years before being allowed to resign, stating that soldiers can resign anytime they want. The ruling was delivered on Tuesday, 2nd September 2025, by Justice…
By Joe Udo BENIN CITY (CONVERSEER) – Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has commissioned over 300 motorbikes for security agencies operating across the state. The motorcycles, which will be deployed across the three senatorial districts, are expected to enhance security patrols and help operatives access remote and forest areas where criminals often take refuge. The…
By Nsan Neji PORT HARCOURT (CONVERSEER) – The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has graduated about 300 youths from its two-month Technical Skills Training Programme, organised by the Department of Commercial and Industrial Development. The training focused on pipe fitting, scaffolding, sandblasting/pipe coating, and forklift operations. Speaking at the event on Thursday, Executive Director, Projects,…
Akwa Ibom State Gov. Pastor Umo Eno. By Etim Etim The death of a pregnant woman at Ikot Ekpene General Hospital due to the absence of a doctor has once again proven that without a team of dedicated and diligent personnel, government’s investments in public service will not amount to much. Ikot Ekpene General Hospital…
By Dianabasi Effiong Nigeria’s camp has come alive ahead of Saturday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying showdown with Rwanda, with team captain William Troost-Ekong leading by example. The Saudi Arabia-based defender arrived at camp on Monday, alongside goalkeeper Amas Obasogie and defenders Bruno Onyemaechi and Felix Agu. Agu, who plays his club football with Werder…
Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, GCON. Governor Bassey Edet Otu of Cross River State has congratulated the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, GCON, on the occasion of his 59th birthday, describing him as “a statesman of towering intellect, rare humility, and unflinching devotion…
By Joe Udo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, last night held a late-night emergency meeting with PDP stakeholders from across the 36 states and the FCT. During the meeting, he said the planned PDP national convention will be rendered invalid if the following six demands are not met. The six-point demands are…
