By Our Reporter CAPE TOWN (CONVERSEER) – President Cyril Ramaphosa has condemned the killing of Marius “Vlam” van der Merwe, a key witness before the Madlanga Commission, describing the attack as “heinous” and a direct assault on the integrity of South Africa’s justice system. Van der Merwe, publicly known as Witness D, was shot outside…
…appoints Pastor Joe Linus SSA on Religious Affairs By Joe Udo UYO (CONVERSEER) – Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has clarified that the State’s Executive Order on masquerades is not a blanket ban but a restriction aimed at keeping them off the streets and highways for public safety. Speaking at the funeral of…
…appoints Chairmen, Executive Directors, Zonal Representatives By Our Reporter ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – President Bola Tinubu on Friday approved the constitution of the governing boards of the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF), the Bank of Agriculture (BOA), and the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), with appointments reflecting federal character and professional expertise. Universal Basic Education Commission…
By Joe Udo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday disqualified its former National Secretary, Senator Iyiola Omisore and other aspirants running for the Party’s Governorship Primary. In a report, the Committee observed that seven aspirants: Sen. Iyiola Omisore, Babatunde Haketer Oralusi, Mr Oyedotun Babayemi, Dr Akinade Akanmu Ogunbiyi, Benedict Olugboyega Alabi,…
By Joe Udo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – Barr. Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has sacked Michael Ango, the Acting Executive Chairman of the Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS). Converseer reports that Ango’s sack was disclosed in a statement by Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Minister on…
By Kingsley Agim CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State Executive Council has approved the direct procurement of 150 units of Daihatsu Hijet mini buses as part of a new empowerment initiative aimed at supporting vulnerable and less-privileged groups across the state’s three senatorial districts. Approving the memo from the Ministry of Transportation, signed by…
By Odey Ojeka UGEP (CONVERSEER) – The Federal Fire Service, on Thursday, officially opened a fire station in Ugep, Yakurr Local Government Area and Ikom, Ikom Local Government Area. The ceremony was led by Controller Williams, head of the Federal Fire Service for Cross River and Akwa Ibom states, representing the Controller‑General. Controller Williams praised Senator Eteng…
By Frank Ulom ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – President Bola Tinubu has nominated 68 people across the 36 states of the Federation and FCT, for ambassadorial appointment. The list includes 34 Career Ambassadors, 31 Non-Career Ambassadors and three High Commissioners. Below are the full names and states of origin of 68 ambassadors-designate 34 CAREER AMBASSADORS 1. Ambassador…
…says, “It is a joke taken too far” By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The embattled Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River State, Alphonsus Ogar Eba, has rejected his purported impeachment as the state’s party chairman. Recall that the State Executive Committee (SEC) of the party, on Thursday, 4th December 2025,…
By Itam Offor CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State House of Assembly (CRSHA) has passed the Cross River State Rural Access Roads Authority Amendment Bill 2025. The passage of the bill followed the deliberation on the bill, by the Lawmakers during plenary. The sponsor of the bill and Member representing Boki I State Constituency,…
