Gov. Bassey Otu. By Anietie Akpan Magistrate Courts in Cross River State have remained under lock and keys as Magistrates in the State on Monday, February 9, commenced an indefinite strike action. The Magistrates had in a communiqué issued at the end of a General Congress of the Magistrates Association of Nigeria (MAN), Cross River…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Cross River State magistrates have today, 9 February 2026, commanded an indefinite strike following Governor Bassey Otu-led government’s failure to address an eight-point demand. Converseer reports that the directive for the industrial action was contained in a bulletin (Bulletin No. 3) dated Monday, 9 February 2026, and issued by…
By Our Reporter WISCONSIN (CONVERSEER) – Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez, a Democratic candidate for Wisconsin governor, says she supports allowing school districts to raise property taxes for the next 400 years. She also said she wants to “eventually” end the Wisconsin school choice program that has helped impoverished kids get a better education. Her…
By Our Reporter JOHANNESBURG (CONVERSEER) – Armindo Pacula, the alleged gunman in the murder of popular DJ Warrick “DJ Warras” Stock, is returning to court this morning as investigations continue. The case was previously postponed to allow the State to verify Pacula’s address and his legal status in South Africa. The 25-year-old faces charges of…
By Our Reporter CAPE TOWN (CONVERSEER) – President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to deliver the State of the Nation Address (SONA) in Cape Town on Thursday, where he is expected to outline government’s programme of action to tackle high unemployment, crime, economic growth and job creation. The address comes at a critical time as South…
Senator Jimoh Ibrahim Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, representing Ondo South Senatorial District, has clarified that the recent amendment to the Electoral Act by the Nigerian Senate was firmly anchored on an existing Supreme Court judgment, insisting that the legislature merely gave legal effect to the apex court’s decision. Speaking at the University of Fortune, Igbotako, Ondo…
By Our Reporter ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The Nigerian Army Armour School, Bauchi, has thrilled spectators at the West African Social Activities (WASA). The West African Social Activity (WASA) goes beyond ceremony, it humanises the military by recognising the emotional sacrifices of officers and creating rare space for families to connect with service life. WASA reflects…
By Ekaette Okon-Joseph The Akwa Ibom State Government has approved a ₦31 billion small-business support (SMS) fund for 2026. With this development, ₦1 billion is allocated to each of the state’s 31 local government areas in a major push to expand access to finance, stimulate grassroots enterprise and strengthen women-led businesses. Gov. Umo Eno announced…
CP Baba Mohammed Azare, mnipr, fsi. Akwa Ibom Commissioner of Police. By Dianabasi Effiong The Nigeria Police Force, Akwa Ibom State Command says it recorded a major operational success following a coordinated raid of identified criminal black spots within Ibaka Fishing Port, leading to the arrest of 23 male suspects. The raid also led to…
By Collin Rugg WASHINGTON (CONVERSEER) – Firefighters on Saturday rescued a trapped deer on a frozen lake in Stevens County, Washington. One of the firefighters, Gavyn Gallagher, was seen wrapping himself around the deer while others pulled them in with a rope. “District 1 crews were able to save a deer off of Loon Lake…
