Finnish court jails Simon Ekpa By Joe Udo HELSINKI (CONVERSEER) – A Finnish court has sentenced Simon Ekpa, an agitator and self-acclaimed Prime Minister of Biafra, to six years imprisonment for terrorism offences and tax fraud. The Päijät-Häme District Court found Ekpa guilty of inciting a public crime committed with terrorist intent, participating in the…
Dr. Emmanuel Ironbar at the Leboku festival in Abuja. By Our Reporter The Chief of Staff to the Governor of Cross River State, Dr. Emmanuel Ironbar, was among the many sons and daughters of the state who gathered in Abuja over the weekend for this year’s Leboku New Yam Festival. This year’s celebration, themed “Kedei…
Gov. Umo Eno at the ARISE Recreational Park under construction. By Clement Warrie Monday, August 25, 2025, after a long, grinding day in the office, the hardworking Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, was seen departing the Hilltop Mansion with his motorcade. At first glance, this orderly procession of polished black SUVs seemed…
One of the weightlifters at the games. By Dianabasi Effiong Team Edo won top spot in weightlifting at the ongoing 9th National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State . The team won nine gold, one silver, and two bronze medals while Team Akwa Ibom came second with five gold, two silver, and two bronze medals…
By Jake-Mary Achigbe OBUBRA (CONVERSEER) – The word Obubra is derived from Ubibira or Ubira, the name of the main Obubra village located at the bank of the Cross River. Obubra, however, was later adopted to represent an administrative unit under the British colonial empire in the late 19th century. Though the exact history of…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Owan-Enoh MSME Support Programme (grant) is a strategic initiative aimed at empowering Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across Nigeria by improving access to finance, business development services, and market opportunities. The grassroots programme launched on Thursday, 29th August 2025, supports entrepreneurs with funds, capacity building, and formalisation support….
Piety Lucky of Nigeria pose with Player of the Match Award. By Akanimo Kufre Nigeria’s senior female cricket team, the Female Yellow Greens, on Sunday at Windhoek, Namibia, humbled Sierra Leone women by 96 runs. Piety Lucky emerged the star performer of the match, scoring 68 runs off 36 balls. The former Nigeria U19 captain,…
By Joe Udo VATICAN (CONVERSEER) – Pope Leo XIV prayed for an end to what he called the “pandemic of arms” days after a trans shooter opened fire on a Catholic school, killing two and injuring 17, in the United States. He stated this during his Sunday noon blessing from his studio overlooking St. Peter’s…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – A new generation church, Grace Network Evangelical Outreach (Grace Consulate), has fed over 100,000 people through its Free Food Centre programme in Calabar, Cross River State. This was disclosed by the church’s senior pastor, Lawrence Agbata Esq., during Sunday service at 39 Chamley Street by Calabar Road, Calabar South….
Governor Bassey Otu. By Anietie Akpan Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has directed the Commissioner of Police to effect the immediate arrest and thorough investigation of the officer implicated in the August 1, 2025, police shooting in which one Onyekachi Moses, 23 years, allegedly lost his life. The Governor in a statement…
