By Frank Ulom LOS ANGELES (CONVERSEER) – Catherine Anne O’Hara, the celebrated Canadian-American actress best known for her roles in Home Alone and Schitt’s Creek, died on 30 January 2026 at the age of 71 following a brief illness at her Los Angeles home. She leaves behind a distinguished legacy in film and television that spanned…
By Kelvin Obambon CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Member representing Calabar Municipality/Odukpani Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Bassey Akiba, has provided a detailed account of his first year in the National Assembly, asserting that his tenure is defined by a rigorous balance between constitutional mandates and grassroots economic empowerment. Speaking during an interactive…
By Kingsley Agim YOLA (CONVERSEER) – Cross River State governor, Senator Bassey Otu, was conferred with an Honorary Doctorate by the Modibbo Adama University (MAU), Yola, in recognition of what the institution described as his far-reaching contributions to governance, public service and humanitarian development across Nigeria. The prestigious honour was conferred during its combined 29th…
Pastor Yinka Yusuf By Etim Etim The founder of Lagos-based Household of Love Church, Pastor Yinka Yusuf has launched the most derogatory and insulting attacks against the peoples of Akwa Ibom and Cross River State, calling them all sorts of disparaging names. In a video recording that has since gone viral and caused so much…
By Our Reporter ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The Federal Government has unveiled plans to digitise Nigeria’s cooperative societies, aiming to modernise operations, enhance transparency in financial reporting, and improve governance across more than 30,000 registered cooperatives nationwide. The initiative was announced by the Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Dr Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, during…
By Anietie Akpan In furtherance of efforts to strengthen basic education and reduce the number of out-of-school children, the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), in collaboration with the Akwa Ibom State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), has taken the ongoing advocacy and sensitization campaign on school enrollment to Nsit Ubium Local Government Area of Akwa…
President of the Senate, Godswill Obot Akpabio By Eseme Eyiboh There are moments in a nation’s life when institutions are reminded—quietly but unmistakably—that time does not negotiate with comfort. Nigeria’s Senate, returning from the conviviality of Christmas recess and New Year reflection to the discipline of plenary, has arrived at such a moment. The period…
By Nakanda Iyadim CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – In a strategic move to combat Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) in the State, the Cross River State Government has called on the Federal Government and international development partners to scale up funding and clinical action. Speaking during a commemorative road walk to mark World NTD Day, in Calabar, Friday, the…
By Our Reporter ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released the full timetable for its congresses and National Convention ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to the schedule issued by the APC National Secretary, Ajibola Basiru, on Friday, notices for Ward and Local Government Congresses will be issued on February 2, 2026,…
By Frank Ulom OGOJA (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State Police Command has apprehended two suspects for unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition in Ogoja Local Government Area of the State. Converseer learned that the suspects were arrested at Ogboja in Abakpa, during a routine stop-and-search operation conducted by a patrol team from Ogoja Division….
