In a recent turn of events in Cross River, tension has escalated following a clash between Chief Frank Edet, the Special Adviser to Governor Bassey Otu on Chieftaincy Affairs, and the Chairman of the Cross River State Traditional Rulers’ Council (TRC), Etinyin Etim Okon Edet. According to NEGROIDHAVEN, the confrontation, which occurred on 22nd March,…
The Nigeria Anti-Graft Agency, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has confirmed the recovery of N30 billion from the public funds allegedly looted under the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, which was overseen by suspended Minister Betta Edu. According to SaharaReporters, this was disclosed in a bulletin titled, “EFCC Alert,” which was made…
Binance Holdings Ltd and one of its executives, Tigran Gambaryan have appeared before a Nigerian court over an allegation of money laundry to the tune of $34 million. CONVERSEER learned that they were arraigned on Monday by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, before Justice Emeka Nwite of a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja….
On 8th April 2024, the Theatre Commander Joint Task Force (JTF) North East (NE) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), Maj Gen W. Shaibu, had an insightful conversation with the Commanding Officer of the Tactical Air Command (TAC), Air Vice Marshal (AVM) FO Edosa. During the meeting, Gen Shaibu commended the air component for their tremendous support…
The Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has declared Wednesday, 10th April as the day of the 2024 Eid-el-Fitr. Muhammad who doubles as the President General, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), said the the sighting of the New Moon of Shawwal was on Monday, 8th April being thru 29th day,…
The UJ Esuene Stadium was illuminated with flood lights as market women from two major markets in the city of Calabar, Marian and Watt market locked horns in a thrilling and entertaining novelty football match to celebrate Rev Mrs Eyoanwan Otu, wife of the governor on her 60th birthday. The event was organised as part…
Governor Chukwuma Soludo has banned the extension of classes (extra mural classes) in all schools in Anambra State and directed all schools to dismiss by 2:30 pm. Soludo in what looks like a swift response to the observation of the Catholic Bishop of Awka, Rev Dr Paulinus Ezeokafor said the State Government has adopted the…
Popular brand promoter, Kelvin Akparanta, popularly referred to as Calabar “Man Ashawo” and “Kelvinkul” is dead. CONVERSEER gathered that Akparanta died on Monday, 8th April 2024 from an illness in Calabar. He was admitted at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, UCTH, and was said to be active and lively on Saturday until Monday when…
As leaders of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC in Cross River State continue to await presidential recognition in terms of appointment, there’s an urgent need for the state leadership to take a step further by leading a powerful delegation to visit President Bola Tinubu to tell him the plight of the people. It’s been…
Edo State Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu has been impeached by the State’s House of Assembly. CONVERSEER learned that Shaibu was impeached during the House’s plenary session on Monday in Benin City, the State capital According to Channels TV, the move is a culmination of the political impasse between the deputy governor and his principal Godwin…
