By Magnus Effiong As disagreement between the Cross River State government and cocoa farmers over the issues surrounding the government-owned cocoa estate in Etung local government area of the State continues, a Calabar-based human rights lawyer, Ntufam Mba Ukweni (SAN), has given a one-week ultimatum to the State Attorney General, Mr. Ededem Ani Esq. to…
Speaking during his Sunday Angelus prayer on March 22, the pontiff urged global leaders and citizens to prioritise peace through dialogue and respect for human dignity. By Joe Udo VATICAN (CONVERSEER) – Pope Leo XIV has called for an immediate end to hostilities in the Middle East, warning that the ongoing conflict between the United…
The injured included nationals of the UAE, Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia, the Philippines, Pakistan, Iran, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Azerbaijan, Yemen, Uganda, Eritrea, Lebanon, Afghanistan, Bahrain, Comoros, Türkiye, Iraq, Nepal, Nigeria, Oman, Jordan, Palestine, Ghana, Indonesia, Sweden and Tunisia. By Joe Udo ABU DHABI (CONVERSEER) – The United Arab Emirates, UAE, air defence systems on 22…
Many who are now hailing Sen. Ayade previously condemned Sen. Jarigbe Agom when he distributed similar motorcycles. By Inyali Peter ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – There have been mixed reactions to former Governor Ben Ayade’s recent donation of motorcycles and cars to ward and chapter chairmen of the APC in Cross River North. Some have criticised it…
President Bola Tinubu. By Etim Etim Undoubtedly, Nigeria had a beautiful outing at the world stage last week during President Tinubu’s two-day state visit to the UK. He arrived Tuesday evening and left Thursday afternoon, after participating in three major events, including attending an art exhibition. During that time, Zenith Bank formally opened a branch…
Immediate past Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, CON. (centre) with his Martha at the ceremony. The immediate past Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, has charged all who have enjoyed the never-ceasing grace of God to gratefully reciprocate same by touching the lives of others and standing by them in…
Aliyu, who resided in South Africa during the conspiracy, was extradited to the United States to face charges. By Our Reporter CAPE TOWN (CONVERSEER) – A Nigerian national, James Junior Aliyu, has been sentenced to 7.5 years in a US federal prison for his involvement in a sophisticated business email compromise (BEC) scheme that defrauded…
“Senegal beat us fairly and deserved it. It will be unfair to ruin their joy after the hard work they put in. I respect the CAF decision but I’m officially rejecting the trophy. I didn’t win 2025 AFCON.” By Frank Ulom RABAT (CONVERSEER) – Achraf Hakimi, captain of Morocco and defender for Paris Saint-Germain, has…
The incident happened at Edibe Ediba and a gas attendant said the explosion occurred during an attempt to transfer gas from the storage tank to the service tank. By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – A gas station explosion has left no fewer than 38 persons severely injured in Calabar, Cross River State. The incident which…
CP Rashid Afegbua (arms akimbo) with his men at the scene of the Edibe Edibe gas explosion incident on Saturday. By Anietie Akpan A gas explosion on Saturday rocked a private gas station in Edibe-Edibe, Calabar South Local Government Area, leaving over 38 injured and properties worth millions destroyed. However, no life was lost…
