By Joshua Ugbo Yala, Cross River – Ukelle North in Yala Local Government Area has sent Governor Bassey Otu as Save-Our-Soul (SOS) over 6 months of blackout. Converseer reports that the lack of electricity has hindered lots of micro-businesses from flourishing in the Community. Expressing their ordeal, some of the residents at Wanikade, revealed that…
By Victoria Effiong Calabar, Nigeria – In a bold push for police reform, media professionals from six South-South states converged in Benin City to explore the transformative provisions of the Nigeria Police Act 2020. The media town hall meeting, organised by the Rule of Law and Empowerment Initiative (Partners West Africa Nigeria) (PWAN) and supported…
Calabar, Nigeria – The Commissioner of Police in Cross River State, CP Gryogon Augustine Grimah, has split the popular Anti Cultism and Kidnapping Squad (Dragon Squad) from a single unit into two. Converseer reports Dragon Squad (Anti Cultism and Kidnapping) is now two entities of Anti-Cultism (De Hunters) led by CSP Obinna Ama with it…
Lagos, Nigeria – The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has expressed deep concern over the arrest of prominent lawyer and activist Dele Farotimi on allegations of libel, alongside reports of the invasion of his law firm and harassment of its lawyers and staff. The association described these actions as a disturbing violation of the rule of…
Bakassi, Nigeria – The third edition of the Bakassi International Fish Festival began with a symbolic friendly football match between Nigeria and Cameroon, setting the tone for a celebration of unity, culture, and collaboration. The match, held at Ikang Football Field in Ikang Town, Bakassi LGA of Cross River State, brought together young talents from…
