By Our Reporter ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has fixed April 1 for the fresh arraignment of former governor of Jigawa state, Sule Lamido for his fresh arraignment in the N1.3 billion corruption charge brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Justice Peter Lifu fixed the…
…set to boost large-scale farming Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has said his administration is taking practical steps towards boosting full-scale mechanised farming for enhanced agricultural production with the establishment of an Agric Equipment Leasing Company which will be commissioned soon. Fielding questions from Government House correspondents shortly after his inspection of the…
President, NGE, Eze Anaba (middle) with Prof. Chinyere Stella Okunna, Chairman of the Guild Research, Training and Publications Committee (4th right); Dr. Tony Onyima (2nd right); Ms. Angela Agoawike (4th left); Dr. Iyobosa Uwugiaren (left); Dr. Kabir Alabi Garba (2nd left); Mr. Onuoha Ukeh (3rd left); Ms. Rose Moses (3rd right) and Mr. Gabriel Akinadewo…
By Our Reporter ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – A Federal High Court in Abuja has threatened to revoke the bail it granted Omoyele Sowore in his ongoing trial on charges bordering on cybercrime. Justice Mohammed Umar, who issued the threat on Thursday, said he would issue an arrest warrant for his forceful production should he fail to…
By Joe Udo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – Nine Senators from across three political parties have notified the 10th Senate of their defection to the African Democratic Congress, ADC. Senators Victor Umeh, Tony Nwoye and Ireti Kingibe moved from the Labour Party to ADC. Five others, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, Binos Yaroe, Lawal Adamu Usman, Mohammed Ogoshi Onawo…
By Treasure Esop The ARISE With Renewed Hope Initiative, a political movement mobilizing grassroots support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Governor Umo Eno, has inaugurated its Eket Local Government Area chapter amid widespread endorsement from political stakeholders and residents. The inauguration ceremony, which attracted political leaders, youth groups and supporters…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State Police Command has arrested Mrs Ibiong Unyime Bassey, for allegedly brutalising her 5-year-old niece, Edidiong Uwem Aniefiok Ekpene. According to eyewitnesses, Mrs Bassey, whose husband is a mechanic, allegedly committed the act at their residence at 8 Stream Road, off Atimbo, Calabar Municipality. The victim…
CRIDCOM Chairman, Otu-Ekong Chief Otu Okor (right) while receiving the Ductoral Fellowship in Port Harcourt. By Ita Williams, Calabar The Chairman of the Cross River State Diaspora Commission, Otuekong Chief Otu Okor, has joined the ranks of distinguished professionals inducted as Doctoral Fellows of the Institute of Management and Advanced Leadership Excellence. The induction ceremony…
Delta State Deputy Governor Sir Monday Onyeme, (left) exchanging pleasantries with the HRM Obi Dr. Emmanuel Efeizomor II, the Obi of Owa Kingdom. By Dianabasi Effiong Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has lauded traditional rulers on their role as pillars of peace and development. The Governor, represented by his Deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme, said…
By Itam Offor CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – In its commitment to strengthening sanitation standards and safeguarding public health, the Cross River State House of Assembly has passed the Open Defecation Prohibition Bill. The bill is a legislative measure aimed at improving sanitation and public health. It aims to ban open defecation in public places and promote…
