By Itam Offor CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem, has pledged the commitment of the 10th Assembly to praising and honouring God for His blessings and mercy. Ayambem made the commitment during the dedication of the Christian Legislators’ Fellowship Chapel and Musical Instruments held…
By Mariane Angela, DCNF UTAH (DCNF, CONVERSEER) – Democratic Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker blamed President Donald Trump and the Jan 6 rioters for fueling the political violence that led to the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk Wednesday. Kirk died at 31 after being shot during a speech at Utah Valley University. During his…
By David Blackmon, DCNF COLORADO (DCNF, CONVERSEER) – House Democrat lawmakers could be heard Wednesday shouting “no” after Colorado Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert requested a spoken prayer for Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, who was killed during a TPUSA event. Kirk, 31, was shot during a speaking event at Utah Valley University, leaving behind…
By Ukorebi Essien, TDN CALABAR (TDN, CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State House of Assembly has extended the suspension of the Chairman of Bekwarra Local Government Council, Theresa Ushie, for another 90 days to allow its investigative committee to conclude its probe into allegations of gross misconduct and abuse of office. Ushie was first suspended…
By Frank Ulom WASHINGTON, D.C. (CONVERSEER) – Democratic Representative Eric Swalwell has likened the January 6, 2021, attack on the United States Capitol to some of the darkest days in the nation’s history, including the Pearl Harbor attack of 1941 and the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Speaking on Monday at a press conference convened…
By Frank Ulom ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – President Bola Tinubu’s government has sacked Fegho John Umunubo, Special Assistant to the President on Digital and Creative Economy (Office of the Vice President). This was contained in a statement signed by Abiodun Oladunjoye, Director of Information and Public Relations, State House, on Monday. The statement warned stakeholders and…
By Our Reporter CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Grassroots Democratic Alliance (GDA) has slammed the Southern Senatorial District Caucus of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), accusing its leaders of betrayal and colluding with opposition forces. In a statement signed by GDA Chairman Effiom Bassey and Secretary Ntui Agbor, the group dismissed the Caucus’s rejection of Barrister…
By Anthony Uwadiegwu CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – In this interview with Anthony Uwadiegwu, Cross River State Commissioner for Finance, Dr Mike Odere, speaks on his transition from the private sector to public service, the state’s economic direction under the leadership of Governor Bassey Otu, and ongoing reforms aimed at boosting growth, investment, and transparency. Excerpts: Q:…
By Joe Udo WASHINGTON, D.C. (CONVERSEER) – President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order on Friday to rename the Department of Defence the “Department of War,” a White House official announced Thursday. The move aims to leave a lasting mark on the federal government’s largest agency. The executive order will authorise Defence…
By Joe Udo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The Federal House of Representatives has resolved the indigenous contractors crisis. Payments to indigenous contractors being owed by the Federal Government for projects executed are expected to commence from Monday next week. Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, in a statement, says this followed a resolution reached by…
