…unveils Faith Oben-Etchi Foundation to support the needy and downtrodden By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Chairman of the Cross River State Forestry Commission, Rt. Hon. George Oben-Etchi, PhD, has brought smiles to the faces of 300 widows with his N30 million empowerment grant. The event was in honour of his late wife, Mrs…
By Magnus Effiong As former Minister for Humanitarian Affairs, Dr Betta Edu, celebrates her 39th Birthday on Monday, October 27, 2025, millions of young Nigerians across the country have joined in the celebration, describing her as a charismatic, visionary, and selfless leader whose commitment to public service continues to inspire a new generation. From Lagos…
Vice President, Kashim Shetima (3rd right), Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio (2nd left), Akwa A’Ibom State Gov. Pastor Umo Eno (1st right) and others at the ceremony. By Etim Etim What manner of a funeral event would bring Vice President Kashim Shetima; Senate President Godswill Akpabio; Prince Nduka Obaigbena, Chairman of Thisday & Arise News…
Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio. By Anietie Akpan The leadership of the Ibibio Traditional Council in Akwa Ibom State has declared total support for President of the Senate and former governor of the state, Senator Godswill Akpabio, and for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. They made the declaration on Friday while receiving Akpabio and his entourage…
Officials and participants at the workshop in Port Harcourt, Rivers state…recently. By Anietie Akpan The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and University dons have rested squarely challenges faced by children in the society in the hands of adults and parents. Such challenges or vices include bullying, taking arms, drug abuse or use, prostitution, child labour…
