By Joe Udo CANBERA (CONVERSEER) – Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on Monday that Australia will formally recognise a Palestinian state, joining France, Britain and Canada in signalling similar commitments. The decision follows weeks of pressure from within his Cabinet and growing calls from Australians to back Palestinian statehood, amid mounting criticism of the humanitarian…
By Joe Udo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – Former Rivers State Governor and Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Amaechi, has disclosed that he will defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election if the African Democratic Congress (ADC) gives him a ticket. Amaechi made the disclosure on Saturday during an X (formerly Twitter) Spaces conversation, adding that…
By Fred Abua UYO (CONVERSEER) – As Nigeria’s coastal states ramp up efforts to establish a unified framework for border governance, maritime security, and coastal development, Deputy Governors gathered for a high-profile summit. The inaugural meeting of the Nigeria International Coastal Border Platform was held on Friday, 8th August 2025, at the CEEDAPEG Hotel in…
By Itam Offor CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State House of Assembly has recommended the procurement and distribution of outboard engines to riverine communities in Etung Local Government Area. The Legislators urged the State Government, through the Ministry of Transportation and Marine Services, in collaboration with the Ministry of Local Government Affairs, to provide…
By Joe Udo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – President Bola Tinubu has nominated Engr Abdullahi Garba Ramat as the new Chairman/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). Engr Ramat, 39, is an electrical engineer and administrator, with a PhD in Strategic Management, among other qualifications. A statement by Bayo Onanuga Special Adviser to…
By Andreas Hoenig, dpa BERLIN (DPA, CONVERSEER) – Germany’s government approved on Wednesday draft legislation that would legalise the underground storage of carbon dioxide, a key step in its strategy to meet climate goals. The plans include the development of a national CO2 transport network to facilitate carbon capture and storage (CCS), particularly for hard-to-abate…
The Chairman of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Cross River State chapter, Emmanuel Olayi, has embarked on a working visit to Lagos State aimed at fostering collaboration on youth development initiatives.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the South West has declared its support for the re-election bid of President Bola Tinubu in 2027.
Cross River Commissioner Felix Idem pledges to support a unified WASH structure to achieve Open Defecation Free (ODF) status and improve public health.
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has taken a swipe at former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, asserting her left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over his 2027 presidential ambition.
