Musk ignites fresh debate over ‘anti-white’ laws in South Africa

Musk ignites fresh debate over ‘anti-white’ laws in South Africa

By Our Reporter PRETORIA (CONVERSEER) – South African-born billionaire Elon Musk has sparked renewed debate after claiming that post-apartheid South Africa now has more “anti-white” laws than the apartheid regime had anti-Black laws. Musk made the assertion on social media after sharing figures from the South African Institute of Race Relations (IRR), which tracks legislation…

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CRSG directs mandatory wearing of armed forces remembrance emblem

CRSG directs mandatory wearing of armed forces remembrance emblem

By Our Reporter CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State Government has reiterated its commitment to honouring Nigeria’s fallen heroes and recognising the dedication of serving military personnel, following the official launch of the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day emblem in Calabar. At the ceremony, where Governor Bassey Otu was represented by his Deputy, Rt….

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Experts, Advocates Task Media on Sustaining Push for Women’s Political Representation

Experts, Advocates Task Media on Sustaining Push for Women’s Political Representation

Media Participants during a roundtable discussion in Calabar, for the Proposed Special Seats Bill for Women. By Tina Ezin Stakeholders have called on the media to sustain public engagement around the proposed Special Seats Bill for women, insisting that stronger visibility and informed reporting remain critical as the National Assembly prepares to vote on the…

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Gov Otu Deepens Stakeholder’s Engagement, Unveils Elders Advisory Council

Gov Otu Deepens Stakeholder’s Engagement, Unveils Elders Advisory Council

Dignitaries at the inauguration  on Thursday. By Anietie Akpan Aimed to deepen stakeholder’s engagement, Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu has unveiled an Elders Advisory Council. Governor Otu on Thursday inaugurated the Elders Advisory Council of the Cross River State Consultative Forum (CRSCF), a strategic body created to offer guidance and strengthen feedback channels…

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Gov Otu flags off World Bank-backed maritime programme

Gov Otu flags off World Bank-backed maritime programme

By Kingsley Agim CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Cross River State governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, Thursday, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to positioning the state as a major force in Nigeria’s emerging blue economy as he formally launched a World Bank–supported upskilling programme designed to equip citizens with modern, globally relevant competencies for the maritime sector. Speaking…

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