By Anietie Akpan Former People’s Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant in the 2023 governorship election in Cross River State, Dr. Mkpang Coco-Bassey has finally resigned from the PDP. In a letter dated March 12, 2026, addressed to the Chairman, Ward 11, Calabar, in Calabar South Local Government Area, of the State, Dr Coco-Bassey, an Engineer…
Cross River State Governor, Sen. Bassey Edet Otu, Sunday, paid glowing tribute to the late clergyman, Bishop Daniel Lawrence Nkpang Ene Itam, for what he described as his enduring legacy of faith, humility and service, adding that they continue to inspire generations, 33 years after the revered cleric passed on. The governor made the remark…
By Our Reporter ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has raised alarm over the sharp rise in petrol, blaming global tensions involving the United States, Israel and Iran. In a statement on Monday, the labour union says the development has adversely affected the Nigerian workers and exposed the weakness of the country’s downstream…
Trump wants to throw Xi into a dilemma before his upcoming trip, which he threatened to delay if China doesn’t join the US’ coalition, but it’s still possible that Xi flips the tables on Trump somehow. By Andrew Korybko SAN FRANCISCO (CONVERSEER) – Trump called on China and several other countries over the weekend to…
It’s possible that Putin’s spokesman was signaling that one, some, or all of the major terms stipulated in spring 2022’s peace deal are no longer relevant in terms of the endgame that Russia has in mind. By Andrew Korybko SAN FRANCISCO (CONVERSEER) – Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov recently said that “The reality has changed altogether”…
By Wale Obanigba AKURE (CONVERSEER) – The appointment of Jimoh Ibrahim as Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations marks an important moment in the country’s diplomatic engagement on the global stage. A seasoned businessman, legal scholar, and politician, Ibrahim brings a blend of intellectual depth, international exposure, and legislative experience that positions him strongly…
By Joe Udo TEL AVIV (CONVERSEER) – As Operation Roaring Lion reaches its 14th day on March 16, 2026, Israel continues joint operations with the United States against Iran and its proxies, including intensified airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. Hezbollah and Iran’s IRGC launched coordinated barrages of over 150 missiles and 30 drones targeting…
By Joe Udo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has released the timetable for its nationwide congresses ahead of the party’s national convention. In a statement jointly signed by its National Organising Secretary, Chinedu Idigo, and the National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, ADC states that polling unit and ward congresses are scheduled for…
By Our Reporter ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The Nigerian Defence Headquarters says more than 122,000 insurgents (terrorists) have surrendered under Operation HADIN KAI, since the creation of Operation SAFE CORRIDOR in 2015. The Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja who stated this in a statement, added that troops deployed in the operational theatres conducted…
…Announce Assam Assam, Senatorial Political Leader By Anietie Akpan The leaders and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress, (APC) in Akwa Ibom South (Eket) Senatorial District have formally thrown their weight behind the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Umo Eno, and Senate President Godswill Akpabio. They have also announced Chief Assam Assam,SAN, as…
