By Joe Udo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has secured the conviction of two National Assembly staff, Mustapha Mohammed and Tijjani Adam Goni, for defrauding two job seekers of N4.8 million under the guise of securing employment for them at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and…
By Leo Igwe YENAGOA (CONVERSEER) – The Advocacy for Alleged Witches (AfAW) is disappointed by the way the police and government in Bayelsa are handling the case of children abused for witchcraft in the state. About a week ago, the police arrested an inspector, Sunday Idey, for accusing and subsequently abusing his children for belonging…
…reaffirms commitment to workers’ welfare By Joe Udo UYO (CONVERSEER) – In a bid to boost the state’s human resources capacity, Akwa Ibom Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has mandated the newly-appointed Head of Civil Service, Mrs Elsie Anietie Peters, to spearhead the training and retraining of the state workforce with a view to enhancing professionalism…
By Frank Ulom OGOJA (CONVERSEER) – A minibus carrying about five passengers has plunged into the river in Ogoja Local Government Area of Cross River State. The bus, Converseer learned, plunged into the Abakpa River on Tuesday evening at about 4 PM while shuttling between Igoji and Abakpa. According to a source, Prince Philip Alaga,…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Calas Vegas Band has been adjudged as the winner of the 2025 Carnival Calabar 2nd Dry Run (senior category), out of the seven competitive bands that took part in the event. The second and third positions went to Diamond Band and Masta Blasta respectively. The results were released on…
By Joe Udo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – President Bola Tinubu has expressed his deep grief over the death of Chief Dan Agbese, a veteran journalist, prose stylist, author, and co-founder of the trailblazing Newswatch weekly magazine. A statement by Bayo Onanuga Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, indicates that, “Dan Agbese, who was…
By Joe Udo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has handed over two Benin Bronzes, a bronze relief plaque and a commemorative head, to the Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s efforts to reclaim its cultural heritage. In a statement by the Special Assistant to…
By Joe Udo BIRNIN KEBBI (CONVERSEER) – Security operatives have intensified search and rescue efforts following the abduction of 25 students from Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, in Danko District of Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The attack occurred in the early hours of Monday, 17th November 2025, when armed bandits reportedly…
By Frank Ulom OGOJA (CONVERSEER) – The former Chairman of Ogoja Local Government Area, Hon. Rita Agbo Ayim, has decamped from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Converseer reports that Ayim, who was elected in 2023 as a member representing Ogoja State Constituency in the 10th Cross River State…
By Joe Udo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy has announced the immediate suspension of all enforcement activities carried out by the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) across the country. In a statement by the Special Assistant to the Minister, Federal Ministry of Art, Culture,…
