Governor Bassey Otu cutting the tape to signal commencement of work on the Adiabo-Ikoneto road while others look on. By Anietie Akpan Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River state has resuscitated the construction of the Adiabo-Ikoneto road in Odukpani Local Government Area of the state abandoned 30 years ago. Findings by Pillar Today showed that…
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced the extension of the deadline for the registration and submission of pre-qualification documents for the 2024 oil block licensing round. Mr Gbenga Komolafe, Commission Chief Executive (CCE), NUPRC, announced the extension in a statement issued on Wednesday. Komolafe said the registration and submission of pre-qualification documents…
The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN)has organised a candlelight procession to pay tribute to late Nollywood actors, John Okafor, popularly known as ‘Mr Ibu’, Amaechi Muonagor and Zulu Adigwe. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the thespians, alongside fans and friends of the late veterans, gathered for the procession at the Unity Fountain…
Some African and Caribbean leaders have stressed the need for Africa to form a united force and end the continuous dependency on non-African countries/continents. They spoke at the 3rd AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF2024) at Nassau, The Bahamas. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 3rd Annual AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum…
Former Speaker of the 8th Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. John Gaul Lebo, has joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). CONVERSEER reports that John Gaul Lebo resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in his Adadama ward in Abi on 10th May 2024. A month and three days later, John Gaul Lebo…
Governor Bassey Otu (5th from R), the World Bank Trade Team leader, Aleksandar Stojorov (6th R) and others during the visit…recently. By Anietie Akpan Cross River State governor, Senator Bassey Otu has charged the World Bank, United Nations (UN) and other multilateral agencies to bridge global economic gaps and balance world’s economy. Governor Otu in…
A 25-year-old illegal immigrant has been arrested for forcing a 13-year-old at knifepoint into the woods in Queens before tying her up and raping her. According to the police, the man is an Ecuadorian national who came to New York City in 2021. Police say the man pulled out a “large machete-style knife” on a…
The Associated Press (APC) has issued a ‘fact check’ on the viral video of President Joe Biden freezing up on stage and being led off by Obama. Despite having a video that clearly shows what happened, the AP talked to a ‘source’ about the incident. “CLAIM: Biden froze onstage during his fundraiser in Los Angeles…
Anambra State Commissioner of Police, CP Nnaghe Obono Itam, has ordered an immediate manhunt operation on the armed men operating in a red Toyota Highlander jeep, who abducted a lady in Nnewi by 1:30 pm on Monday, 17th June 2024, and were trailed to Nnobi, where they engaged security operatives in a gun battle According…
President Bola Tinubu has left Nigeria for South Africa, to attend the inauguration of President Cyril Ramaphosa. CONVERSEER learned that Tinubu departed Lagos for Pretoria today, Tuesday, 18th June. The inauguration of President Ramaphosa follows his re-election as President for a second term. A statement by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale…
