By Odey Ojeka UGEP (CONVERSEER) – The traditional ceremony of breaking the teeth of the new Ebinyang, Obol Ofem Ikpi Eteng a.k.a Kunta, took place today, 24 October, at the palace of Obol Lopon of Ugep. This followed the throwing of the traditional towel yesterday, signifying his selection as the new Ebinyang or Opalapala. Chiefs…
By Joe Udo YAOUNDE (CONVERSEER) – Four days ahead of the official announcement of Cameroon’s October 12 presidential election results, opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary publicly denounced alleged threats against him and urged authorities to acknowledge the people’s choice. Tchiroma made this known in a Facebook post on Thursday. The presidential election remains contested, with…
STRASBOURG (DPA, CONVERSEER) – Road deaths in the European Union reached nearly 20,000 last year and the bloc is determined to significantly curb that number by 2050. In the latest move to reduce road fatalities, EU lawmakers this week adopted new EU-wide driving licence rules, including the introduction of digital licences and cross-border penalties. “The…
By Our Reporter LAGOS (CONVERSEER) – TEDxLagos is set to celebrate a decade of ideas worth spreading with a powerful 10th anniversary edition themed “Woven Together.” The event will take place on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts, National Theatre, Lagos, and will feature a dynamic lineup…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Commissioner representing Cross River State on the Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Rt. Hon. Chief Orok Otu Duke, PhD, has mourned the passing of Orok Edwards Imaha, highlighting his vibrant spirit and dedication to sports. Imaha who passed away on 24 August 2025, at the…
Governor Bassey Edet Otu (10th) left , his deputy, Rt Hon. Peter Odey (11th left) and the council members during the inauguration. Governor Bassey Edet Otu of Cross River State has inaugurated the Governing Council of the Cross River State College of Agriculture, Science and Technology, Obubra. While with a charge to the members to…
