By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has on Wednesday, 8th October, inaugurated a Caretaker Committee in Cross River State. This follows the approval by the National Working Committee (NWC) on 30th September 2025. According to a press statement signed by Hon. Debo Ologunagba, National Publicity Secretary of the party, the…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Joint Committee on Works of the National Assembly has expressed strong dissatisfaction over the deplorable state and slow pace of construction on the Calabar–Itu Federal Highway, describing the situation as a national emergency requiring immediate government intervention. Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Works, Hon. Akinola…
…declares national emergency on the road By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Members of the Joint National Assembly Committee on Works have described the Calabar–Itu Road as a “national emergency,” vowing to take legislative action to address its prolonged neglect and ensure accountability in its rehabilitation. Speaking during an oversight visit to Cross River State,…
By Joe Udo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday passed a bill seeking to impose a 10-year international passport ban on Nigerians convicted of crimes in foreign countries. The bill, sponsored by Senator Abubakar Bello (Niger North), proposes amendments to the Passport (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, introducing stricter penalties aimed at deterring criminal activities…
By Frank Ulom VATICAN CITY (CONVERSEER) – The Vatican’s recent statements condemning Israel’s military campaign in Gaza have attracted sharp criticism from legal and security experts, who accuse the Holy See of moral inconsistency and legal inaccuracy in its assessment of the ongoing conflict. In remarks marking the second anniversary of Hamas’s 7th October 2023…
