…says it’s not a loan company, warns against unauthorised use of its brand assets LAGOS (CONVERSEER) – PalmPay, a licensed Money Mobile Operator in Nigeria, has disclaimed a viral video circulating on social media where a student of Ogun State Institute of Technology (OGITECH), Igbesa, was arrested for allegedly defaulting on his loan refund. The…
By Frank Ulom ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The Society for Water and Sanitation (NEWSAN) has convened a high-level three-day advocacy strategy workshop for its Kano and Cross River chapters, reaffirming its commitment to sustainable domestic financing, strengthened accountability frameworks, and climate-responsive implementation in Nigeria’s water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) sector. Held at the Women Environmental Programme…
By Frank Ulom BENIN CITY (CONVERSEER) – Nollywood Actress, Mercy Johnson-Okojie, has been appointed as Special Adviser on Public Engagement and Advocacy by Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State. In a statement by Umar Musa Ikhilor, Secretary to the State Government (SSG), he said Mrs Johnson-Okojie as Special Adviser will deploy her vast public influence,…
By Frank Ulom ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The Federal Ministry of Education has launched a one-year strategic ministerial intervention to recruit Technical Facilitators for Federal Technical Colleges (FTCs) nationwide, reinforcing reforms to reposition Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). According to a press release by Folasade Boriowo, Director, Press and Public Relations, on 17 February…
By Ita Williams, Calabar The Cross River State Police Command has dismissed reports circulating on social media alleging that Mr. Okoi Ofem Obono-Obla was kidnapped or taken by unknown persons in Ugep, Yakurr Local Government Area of the state. The Command clarified that the claims are misleading and do not reflect the true circumstances surrounding…
By Our Reporter OGOJA (CONVERSEER) – Ogoja/Yala Federal Constituency is set for a new era of purposeful representation as Chief Ofana Paul Santus formally unveils his 2027 vision, a development-driven blueprint anchored on agriculture, empowerment, infrastructure and accountable leadership. With the resounding slogan, “Restoring Our Agricultural Pride for Food Production,” Chief Santus is positioning his…
Senator Florence Ita-Giwa By Anietie Akpan Cross River State governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has paid a glowing tribute to former Senator Florence Ita-Giwa on the occasion of her 80th birthday, describing her as “a lighthouse upon our political shore and a matriarch whose courage has shaped the destiny of our people.” In a richly…
By Our Reporter OUAGADOUGOU (CONVERSEER) – Burkinabe citizens have contributed 496.966 billion CFA francs to the Patriotic Support Fund (PSF) by the end of 2025, surpassing the initial cumulative target of 450 billion CFA francs and achieving a 110.44 percent realisation rate. The announcement was made during a press briefing in Ouagadougou, where authorities praised…
By Our Reporter ACCRA (CONVERSEER) – The Ghanaian government has summoned the Ambassador of Russia to Accra, Sergei Berdnikov, to formally protest the alleged publication of explicit images of Ghanaian women without their consent by a person suspected to be of Russian origin. Acting on the directive of the Foreign Affairs Minister, authorities conveyed what…
By Our Reporter LAGOS (CONVERSEER) – An international crackdown coordinated by Interpol has resulted in the arrest of 651 suspects and the seizure of more than $4.3 million across 16 African nations as part of a major effort to combat cybercrime and transnational financial fraud. The operation code-named “Red Card 2.0” was carried out between…
