By Frank Ulom VATICAN CITY (CONVERSEER) – The Vatican’s recent statements condemning Israel’s military campaign in Gaza have attracted sharp criticism from legal and security experts, who accuse the Holy See of moral inconsistency and legal inaccuracy in its assessment of the ongoing conflict. In remarks marking the second anniversary of Hamas’s 7th October 2023…
By Frank Ulom ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – FCT Minister, Barr. Nyesom Wike, has called for the employment of youths in Nigeria. Wike made this call on Tuesday while flagging off the 15km rehabilitation of Old Keffi Road from Kado Village to Dei Dei Junction in Abuja. According to the Minister, the youths need employment to grow…
By Frank Ulom GEORGIA (CONVERSEER) – Republican Georgia Representative Mike Collins has reported a strong fundraising performance in his bid for the U.S. Senate, raising roughly $1.9 million in the third quarter, less than two months after entering the crowded primary race. According to figures obtained by the Daily Caller News Foundation (DCNF), Collins’s campaign…
Johnson predicts leadership strains for Jeffries amid party civisions By Frank Ulom WASHINGTON (CONVERSEER) – House Speaker Mike Johnson has predicted growing leadership difficulties for House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, citing tensions between moderate Democrats and the party’s increasingly influential far-left wing. In an interview with the Daily Caller News Foundation (DCNF), Johnson warned that…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Governor Bassey Otu has emphasised the importance of honouring distinguished Cross Riverians while they are still alive, describing it as a cultural shift that would inspire greater patriotism and sacrifice towards the state’s development. The Governor made the remarks on Thursday, 2nd October, at the Destiny Cross River Awards…
By Joe Udo UYO (CONVERSEER) – The Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Information, Rt. Hon. Aniekan Umanah, has dismissed as false and misleading, reports alleging the withdrawal of security personnel attached to the immediate past Governor Udom Emmanuel or any other former Governor of the State. Fielding correspondents’ questions last night, Umanah described the allegation…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Government of Cross River State has redeployed eight permanent secretaries to different Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). Converseer gathered that he redeployment was approved by Governor Bassey Otu on Thursday, 2nd October 2025. Ogon-Onah Rosemary Idagu of the Ministry of Environment was redeployed to the House of Assembly…
By Verena Schmitt-Roschmann and Alexander Missal, dpa BERLIN (DPA, CONVERSEER) – Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Friday called for a “new start” for Germany in a keynote speech as political leaders marked the 35th anniversary of the country’s reunification. “After 35 years of German unity and at a difficult time for our country, we should regroup…
By Joe Udo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – Former President Goodluck Jonathan has revealed that Boko Haram insurgents once nominated former President Muhammadu Buhari to represent them in peace talks with the Federal Government. Jonathan disclosed this on Friday at the public presentation of Scars, a book authored by former Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu has approved the establishment of the People First Complaints and Solutions Desk. The Governor also approved the appointment of Dr Eyong Victoria Amiokama as Coordinator of the new establishment. According to a press statement by Linus Obogo, Chief Press Secretary and Special Adviser…
