By Joe Udo Beneficiaries of the DAKKADA Skills Acquisition Centre in Akwa Ibom State have appealed to the state government and relevant stakeholders to fulfil promises allegedly made to them after completing their training programme. The trainees said they participated in the six-month skills acquisition initiative with the hope of becoming self-reliant and contributing meaningfully…
By Frank Ulom Nigerians petition World Bank to reject President Bola Tinubu’s $1.25 billion loan. Public backlash has surged against a proposed $1.25 billion World Bank loan to Nigeria’s government, called Nigeria Actions for Investment and Jobs Acceleration, now at a ‘decision meeting’ stage with board approval set for June 26, 2026. The funds would…
Today, May 13, 2026, Converseer brings you the top world news stories, including Trump-Xi summit tensions, the escalation in the Middle East and Iran, and hantavirus, among others. President Donald Trump’s upcoming summit with China’s Xi Jinping in Beijing dominates global headlines amid public divisions in China and high stakes on trade, Taiwan, and Iran…
By Christian Njoku The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has distributed relief materials and building items to victims of recent fire outbreaks in Agbokim and Karaboat communities in Cross River. The distribution which was carried out on Tuesday in Agbokim, Etung Local Government Area (LGA) of Cross River by NEMA’s Uyo Operations Office included 600…
By Frank Ulom Cross River State Commissioner for Information, Erasmus Ekpang, PhD, has extended a heartfelt congratulations to Sparkling FM Calabar on its 8th anniversary. In a letter addressed to the General Manager of Sparkling Radio 92.3FM, Lemna City Estate, Ikot Effanga Mkpa, Calabar, on May 11, 2026, Ekpang said the station has distinguished itself…
