By Etim Etim We are now in the third week of the war in the Middle East, and the Nigerian economy is in trouble once again. Petrol prices are up 50% from levels in early February with attendant price increases in many markets. Food, transportation and many consumer products are experiencing sharp price jumps, upending…
Senator Jimoh Ibrahim By Wale Obanigba. The appointment of Jimoh Ibrahim as Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations marks an important moment in the country’s diplomatic engagement on the global stage. A seasoned businessman, legal scholar, and politician, Ibrahim brings a blend of intellectual depth, international exposure, and legislative experience that positions him strongly…
By Magnus Effiong A frontline women leader in Cross River and a prominent voice in Efik kingdom, Obonganwan Barbara James has decried a reported physical assault on members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Bakassi at the weekend during a party event allegedly orchestrated by members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). In…
By Our Reporter OGOJA (CONVERSEER) – A prominent grassroots advocate and community voice from Northern Cross River, MacJohnson Chikone Odey, has declared his intention to contest for the Senate seat representing Cross River North Senatorial District, promising to champion a people-centred political movement that restores dignity, accountability and genuine representation. Odey, who describes himself as…
By Joe Udo LAGOS (CONVERSEER) – Trinidadian rapper, singer, and songwriter, Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty, known professionally as Nicki Minaj, has said she will sue Nigerian influencer, known as Dr Penking (@drpenking) over a post he made about her on social media X on Saturday. Dr Penking quoted a fan-posted video of the 43-year-old rapper in…
