By Kingsley Agim CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Governor Bassey Otu has signed four transformative bills into law, in a major push to reposition the health and education sectors while improving sanitation and overall quality of life in Cross River State. The Governor, who described the development as a critical milestone in his administration’s reform agenda, said…
Chief Okoi Obono-Obla By Anietie Akpan Former presidential adviser, Chief Okoi Obono-Obla has expressed fears that implosion is inevitable in the 2027 primaries of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Cross River State if things are not done right with fairness. The APC chieftain in an interview on Wednesday with some newsmen said that, an implosion…
By Joe Udo WASHINGTON DC (CONVERSEER) – United States President Donald Trump has threatened legal action against CNN over its reporting on Iran, following controversy surrounding a purported statement tied to a Nigerian fake news website. Trump had originally given Iran until 8 p.m. ET Tuesday to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, warning a refusal…
By Ima-Obong Akpantuen It was a rare but eventful unification of all interests as Arise With Renewed Hope Initiative visited Ukanafun Local Government Area on Tuesday. The event, which also featured the commissioning of the chapter’s office, saw all serving and former political office holders, echoing their support for the return of President Bola Tinubu,…
BERLIN (DPA, CONVERSEER) – The head of the German Trade Union Confederation (DGB) has called for the reduced rate of value added tax (VAT) on certain goods to be abolished entirely. “Reducing the reduced VAT rate from 7% to 0% would be a strong signal, especially for low earners,” Yasmin Fahimi told Saturday’s edition of…
By Our Reporter OGOJA (CONVERSEER) – All the 54 councillors from the Northern Senatorial District of Cross River State have declared their readiness to support former governor Benedict Ayade, ahead of the 2027 general elections. The councillors made this known during a strategic gathering held in Obudu on Wednesday, with participants drawn from the five…
