By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Special Adviser on the Department of Projects/Programmes, Monitoring and Evaluation (DPPME) in Cross River State, Raphael Adoga Morphy, has felicitated the Governor of Cross River State, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu, on his 66th birthday, describing him as “Mr Infrastructure” for his outstanding contributions to the state’s infrastructural…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State Forestry Commission has felicitated the Governor of Cross River State, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu, on the occasion of his 66th birthday anniversary, describing his leadership as people-oriented and transformative. In a goodwill message signed by the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Commission,…
By Joe Udo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The Senate on Thursday confirmed the appointment of Professor Joash Amupitan as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) after a rigorous screening session that lasted about three hours and featured probing questions from lawmakers across party lines. Amupitan, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and…
By Frank Ulom YENAGOA (CONVERSEER) – The Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, has resigned his membership from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). According to videos circulating online, Governor Diri announced his resignation in an Executive Council meeting, today, 15th October 2025. According to Arise TV, Diri joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) alongside…
By Joe Udo YAOUNDE (CONVERSEER) – Cameroonian opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary has proclaimed himself the winner of the 12 October presidential election, calling on President Paul Biya to concede defeat and bring an end to more than four decades of his rule. “Our victory is clear, it must be respected,” Tchiroma said in a…
By Nsan Neji ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The National Assembly has waded into the ongoing industrial dispute between the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the Federal Government, as tension mounts over the union’s two-week warning strike that has paralysed academic activities across the country. During Tuesday’s plenary, the House of Representatives urged both parties…
By Collin Rugg NEW YORK (CONVERSEER) – The Donald Trump administration has revoked visas for foreigners who mocked and made fun of the assassination of Charlie Kirk. The six foreigners are from Argentina, Brazil, Germany, Mexico, Paraguay, and South Africa, according to the Associated Press. The Trump admin “will defend our borders, our culture, and…
By Joe Udo JOHANNESBURG (CONVERSEER) – Operation Dudula has sharply criticised former President Thabo Mbeki after he condemned the movement for blaming foreign nationals for South Africa’s socio-economic problems. In a strongly worded statement issued on 13 October 2025, the group told Mbeki to “step aside and enjoy his pension”, accusing his administration of enabling…
By Joe Udo ENUGU (CONVERSEER) – Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The Governor disclosed this on Tuesday, 14th October 2025, during a press conference in Enugu, saying the move was aimed at advancing the state’s interests through a stronger partnership…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Governor Bassey Otu has approved the appointment of five individuals into the Cross River State Senior Secondary School Education Board. This was disclosed by a statement signed by Linus Obogo, Chief Press Secretary and Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Governor, on Monday, 13th October 2025. According…
