By Our Reporter ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The Federal Government has released emergency phone numbers and contact details for Nigerian diplomatic missions across the Middle East to assist citizens affected by the escalating conflict in the region. The advisory was issued in Abuja by the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs Nigeria and signed by its spokesperson,…
By Akanimo Kufre Akpabio United FC secured a 1-0 victory over Ekiti United FC at the Uyo Township Stadium on Sunday, courtesy of Emmanuel Joseph’s decisive goal. The winning team’s striker scored from a rebound in the second half after Ekiti United’s goalkeeper punched out a potent free kick. Emmanuel Joseph’s impressive performance earned him…
By Joe Udo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – There is fire on the mountain as the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has reportedly discovered several real estate assets in Egypt linked to the former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai. The assets, according to Naija News, are said to be material to the…
By Joe Udo KADUNA (CONVERSEER) – Armed bandits have allegedly kidnapped 12 residents of Dutsengaiya community in Kasuwar Magani ward of Kajuru Local Government Area, Kaduna State, during a midnight attack. According to The Sun, the attack occurred around 12:00 a.m. on Monday, March 9, when the assailants stormed the community and whisked away the…
By Our Reporter ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – What was supposed to be a celebration of an expanding ruling party is fast degenerating into a ferocious war of attrition, as the All Progressives Congress (APC) prepares for its 2026 National Convention, billed to hold in Abuja this month. The Convention, seen as the most important gathering since…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – High Chief Higgins Peters has continued his support for traditional institutions in Cross River North Senatorial District with the payment of stipends to clan heads and paramount rulers across the region. The latest disbursement covers three months—February, March, and April—and was paid to 120 clan heads and five paramount…
Fly High, Our Silver Bird: Fly High! (For Governor Bassey Edet Otu, Silverbird “Man of the Year,2025 and The Sun Newspaper, Man of the Year 2025”) Cross River is proud of you, Fly high, our Silver-bird, Fly high, Sail on by, Your time is on. Like a bridge over troubled waters, You are to ease…
By Anietie Akpan Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has reaffirmed the enduring bond between the people of Akwa Ibom State and Cross River State, describing both as brothers who must continue to live in peace and harmony. The governor gave the assurance during a special Sunday worship service at Liberty Gospel Church in…
Dr. Betta Edu. By Anietie Akpan Former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu has called for greater empowerment of women, support for vulnerable as the world cebrates the International Women’s Day. In a statement dated March 8, signed by her, Edu said, “I joined the Mother of the Nation, Her Excellency…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu By Anietie Akpan The Ooni of Ife, Senate President, the Ogun State Governor,Olu of Warri and other prominent leaders in Nigeria and beyond have lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing Senator Jimoh Ibrahim as Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, describing the choice as timely, strategic, and well-deserved. In…
