The Government of Cross River State has stated that the administration of Governor Bassey Otu has disbursed N1,328,280,000.00 to 17,138 Cross Riverians. This was disclosed by a statement signed by Dr Erasmus Ekpang, Commissioner for Information, on Monday. The statement said the Government made the disbursement through the Cash Transfer Unit domiciled in the Ministry…
The Government of Cross River State has warned those planning to protest against the economic hardship and hunger facing the country. Converseer reports that youths have announced that they will demonstrate on 1st August against the untold hardship the country is currently going through under President Bola Tinubu’s administration and one will be forced to…
Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa, on Monday, said that the proposed nationwide protest slated for 1st August is not the solution to Nigeria’s current challenges, urging citizens to accept the hardship as a trial from God. The governor voiced his opinion at a town hall meeting with 27 groups in Dutse. The Nigeria Labour Congress…
President Bola Tinubu appointed Professor John Oladapo Obafunwa as the Director-General of the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR). This decision has sparked mixed reactions, with some supporting Tinubu’s choice while others criticised it. Additionally, there are discussions about a planned nationwide protest against Tinubu, with some groups opposing it and others supporting it. READ…
Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-Wis.) forecast that Vice President Harris will be the Democratic Party’s next presidential contender. He suggested that some party members may feel pressured to choose her because of her race following President Biden’s withdrawal over the weekend. “A lot of Democrats feel they have to stick with her because of her ethnic…
Former United States President Barack Obama has reacted to President Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw from the 5th November 2024 presidential election. CONVERSEER reports that Biden withdrew from the race on Sunday for the good of the his party, Democratic Party. Reacting, Obama wrote on Medium thus: “Joe Biden has been one of America’s most…
Reinstated Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, has rejoined the All Progressives Congress (APC) after defecting to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in June 2020. Shaibu knelt and begged former APC National Chairman, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, during a ceremony in Benin where the APC National Campaign Council for the 21st September 2024, governorship election was…
United States President Joe Biden has dropped out of the 5th November 2024 presidential race. Biden stated this in a press statement signed by himself on Sunday and shared on his official verified X (formerly Twitter) account. He said it is in the best interest of his party (Democrat) and the country for him not…
Former Senate Chief Whip, Senator Ali Ndume, has slammed the ₦70,000 new minimum wage approved by the Federal Government. Ndume, who was recently removed from his position, pointed out that ₦70,000 is barely enough to buy a 50kg bag of rice. Ndume’s comments were made in a viral video where he urged President Bola Tinubu…
…call for implementation of Livestock Management and Grazing Law The State Legislature has condemned the recent destruction of farms in Ukpada village in Bekwara Local Government Area by Fulani cattle resulting in huge losses for farmers. The Lawmakers consequently called on the State Government to take steps towards the systematic evacuation of the Fulani herders…
