By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, has approved the appointment of Barr. Eyo Nsa Ekpo and Dr Calistus Aruku to head strategic empowerment initiatives in the state. Barr. Eyo Nsa Ekpo was appointed as Chairman of the Cross River Social Investment Programme (SIP), while Dr Calistus Aruku was appointed…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Cross River State Local Government Service Commission Chairman, Mr Darlington Basey Eyo, has resigned from office. His resignation has been accepted by the Governor, Senator Bassey Otu. According to a press statement by Mr Linus Obogo, Chief Press Secretary/Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Governor, on Wednesday,…
By Joe Udo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The Nigerian Senate has ordered the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to refund ₦210 trillion in unaccounted funds to the Federation Account after rejecting the company’s explanations over the missing sum. According to SaharaReporters, the directive followed the failure of NNPCL Group Chief Executive Officer, Bayo Ojulari, to…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Forum of All Progressives Congress (APC) Chapter Chairmen and Secretaries in Cross River State has passed a vote of no confidence on the State Chairman of the party, Barr. Alphonsus Ogar Eba, accusing him of anti-progressive conduct, financial mismanagement, and divisive leadership. In a communiqué issued at the…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Governor Bassey Otu has approved the appointment of Surveyor Efiom Edem Ekpenyong as Secretary of the State Land Use and Allocation Committee (LUAC). Ekpenyong replaces Mr Obase Ekaba, who recently retired from service. According to a statement by Linus Obogo, Chief Press Secretary/Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to…
By Frank Ulom AWKA (CONVERSEER) – Professor Charles Soludo has been elected as the Governor of Anambra State for the second time. Soludo was elected under the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) during the November 8, 2025 governorship election in Anambra. The Governor commended the Federal Government and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in…
By Muhyideen Jimoh ABUJA (NAN, CONVERSEER) – President Bola Tinubu on Friday evening received President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Although details of the meeting were not disclosed, it was believed to have focused on regional peace, security, and economic integration within West Africa. President Bio, who currently chairs…
By Kingsley Agim CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has lauded members of the Nigeria Governors’ Spouses Forum (NGSF) for what he described as their “transformative influence on the moral, social, and developmental architecture of the nation,” pledging his administration’s full support for gender inclusion and public health advocacy. Governor…
By Joe Udo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to creating a stable and business-friendly environment for both domestic and foreign investors. Speaking at the 39th Lagos International Trade Fair (LITF) organised by the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) on Friday in Lagos, the President said Nigeria was fully…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Nigeria Governors’ Spouses’ Forum (NGSF) has reaffirmed its collective commitment to advancing women’s empowerment, maternal health, and child welfare across the country. The pledge followed the conclusion of its fifth annual retreat held on Friday, 7th November 2025, in Calabar, Cross River State. The retreat, attended by 22…
