By Joe Udo WUKARI (CONVERSEER) – Operatives of the Makurdi Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 37 suspected internet fraudsters in Wukari, Taraba State. They were arrested behind Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State on Wednesday, 27th August 2027, following credible intelligence on their suspected involvement in cybercrimes. Items recovered…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Two self-acclaimed preachers on Wednesday turned a popular motor park in Calabar, Cross River State capital, into a WWE ring over largese. The incident which happened at the Bekwarra Motor Park at Etta-Agbor, Calabar Municipality, shocked travellers, who questioned the true nature of their preaching. An eyewitness account claimed…
By Joe Udo CALIFORNIA (CONVERSEER) – OpenAI, the makers of ChatGPT are changing the way it responds to users who show mental and emotional distress after legal action from the family of 16-year-old Adam Raine, who killed himself after months of conversations with the chatbot. OpenAI admitted its systems could “fall short” and said it…
By Joe Udo UYO (CONVERSEER) – The Akwa Ibom State Government has released the names of support groups that have been empowered by Governor Umo Eno in the last two years. According to the release by the Ministry of Information on Thursday, the administration of Governor Eno has, in the last two years, redefined inclusive…
Rivers United Football Club. By Dianabasi Effiong Football fans in Port Harcourt will get free tickets to watch Rivers United Football Club’s first home match in the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League season, the clubs Media Officer, Charles Mayuku, has assured in a statement on Thursday. The match is set to take place on Sunday,…
Gov. Bassey Otu (8th right) with the newly inaugurated members of the Council. By Anietie Akpan As campaign intensifies, the infant morbidity and mortality rates in Cross River state are on the decline. The State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu said this on Wednesday while inaugurating the a 15-member State Council on Nutrition to provide policy…
By Joe Udo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has carried out a clearance operation following the derailment of a Kaduna-bound passenger train, rescuing all 618 passengers on board. The incident occurred at kilometre 49 between Kubwa and Asham stations along the Abuja-Kaduna rail corridor. The NSCDC Commandant General (CG),…
Made in Nigeria assault rifle pictures surface online By Joe Udo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – First pictures of made in Nigeria assault rifles have emerged online as the country steps up weapons production locally to counter insecurities. Manufactured by Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON), the rifles include the OBJ-006, NR1, and others like BM 59….
Chief of Staff to the Governor of Cross River State, Dr. Emmanuel Ironbar (5th right) and members of the Forum. By Anietie Akpan The Chief of Staff to the Governor of Cross River State, Dr. Emmanuel Ironbar, has officially inaugurated the executive members of the Cross River State Consultative Forum, a new socio-political group aimed…
By Tina Ezin, Calabar In a significant move towards sustainable construction, Lafarge Africa Plc has introduced EcoCrete, Nigeria’s first low-carbon ready-mix concrete, as part of its ongoing efforts to reduce carbon emissions in the building sector and promote climate-friendly innovation. The new product, which debuts with a full conversion of the company’s Abuja Ready-Mix plant,…
