By Joe Udo LAGOS (CONVERSEER) – The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has warned against the potential candidacy of former President Goodluck Jonathan in the 2027 presidential election, describing it as a move that could plunge Nigeria into constitutional crisis and political instability. In a statement on Friday, the party’s spokesperson,…
By Our Reporter CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, Senator John Owan-Enoh, has unveiled a N500 million Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) intervention fund targeted at entrepreneurs and artisans in Cross River State. The Minister made the announcement on Friday, during an interactive session with journalists at the…
…as Cross River Barter Market set to become International Trade Hub By Our Reporter AKPABUYO (CONVERSEER) – The people of Akpabuyo Local Government Area in Cross River State rolled out the drums to celebrate the 34th anniversary of the council’s creation, marking the milestone with cultural displays, communal festivities, and renewed optimism for peace, security,…
By Joe Udo UYO (CONVERSEER) – The Akwa Ibom State Government has released the names of support groups that have been empowered by Governor Umo Eno in the last two years. According to the release by the Ministry of Information on Thursday, the administration of Governor Eno has, in the last two years, redefined inclusive…
By Kingsley Agim CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Cross River State, Governor Bassey Otu, has expressed deep concern over the lingering communal clashes between the people of Biakpan in Biase Local Government Area and their neighbours in Etono 2, describing the conflict as “embarrassing” to the state. Speaking on the crisis when he received a delegation from…
By Frank Ulom YALA (CONVERSEER) – The Yala Legislative Council has initiated impeachment proceedings against the Council Chairman, Dr Fred Okem, over allegations of gross misconduct, financial impropriety, and administrative negligence. According to a formal notice signed by 14 councillors, and spotted by Converseer on Tuesday, the lawmakers expressed a vote of no confidence in…
By Joe Udo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) — The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has resolved to zone its 2027 presidential ticket to the South, a move that could significantly shape the contest for Nigeria’s highest political office. The decision was announced on Monday, August 25, 2025 following the party’s 102nd National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja….
By Joe Udo ABAKALIKI (CONVERSEER) – The apex Igbo sociocultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has said that no candidate of Igbo extraction will contest the presidency in 2027 against incumbent President Bola Tinubu, adding that the Southeast will only have a realistic chance of producing Nigeria’s president in 2035. In a statement issued in Abakaliki at…
By Frank Ulom MAKURDI (CONVERSEER) – Hon. Alfred Emberga Berger has emerged as the new speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly. Hon. Berger is a member representing Makurdi North State Constituency. His emergence followed the resignation of the former Speaker, Rt. Hon. Hyacinth Aondona Dojah, on Sunday, 24th August 2025. Recall that Dojah…
By Frank Ulom MAKURDI (CONVERSEER) – Rt. Hon. Hyacinth Aondona Dojah has resigned as the Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly. This was disclosed in a handwritten resignation letter signed by Dojah on Sunday, 24th August 2025, and addressed to the Clerk of the House. According to the letter, Dojah’s decision to resign…
