UI honours Prof Bola Ayeni at 80, celebrates academic legacy

UI honours Prof Bola Ayeni at 80, celebrates academic legacy

By Nsan Neji IBADAN (CONVERSEER) – Renowned academics, university administrators, and national education figures converged on the University of Ibadan (UI) to honour Professor Bola Ayeni, a distinguished Professor of Geography at UI and pioneer Vice-Chancellor of Covenant University, Otta, Ogun State, in celebration of his 80th birthday. The event, organised as a public lecture,…

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NDA clarifies circumstances surrounding missing Cadet Stephen Gani

NDA clarifies circumstances surrounding missing Cadet Stephen Gani

By Joe Udo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) has issued a formal clarification over reports alleging that a cadet, Stephen Kubama Gani, mysteriously disappeared from the institution without action from the authorities. In a statement signed by Major Reuben Kovangiya, Academy Public Relations Officer, on Friday, the NDA described the circulating reports…

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Gov Otu flags off World Bank-backed maritime programme

Gov Otu flags off World Bank-backed maritime programme

By Kingsley Agim CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Cross River State governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, Thursday, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to positioning the state as a major force in Nigeria’s emerging blue economy as he formally launched a World Bank–supported upskilling programme designed to equip citizens with modern, globally relevant competencies for the maritime sector. Speaking…

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Forum inaugurates former Governor Ebri, 87 others into Elders Advisory Council

Forum inaugurates former Governor Ebri, 87 others into Elders Advisory Council

By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State Consultative Forum (CRSCF) has inaugurated former Governor Clement Ebri and 87 others into its Elders Advisory Council. The inauguration was held on Thursday, 11 December 2025, at the Metropolitan Hotel (formerly Transcorp Hotels), Calabar, the state capital. The 88-member council was inaugurated by Governor Bassey…

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