By Frank Ulom OGOJA (CONVERSEER) – The Chairman of Ogoja Local Government Area, Hon. Christopher Agbeh, has issued a directive banning public gatherings in the council, creating political tension in Northern Cross River State. The directive, Converseer gathered came after a notice of planned defection of the Vice Chairman of the council, Hon. Emmanuel Idi…
NWF President, Ibrahim Abdul. By Dianabasi Effiong The Nigeria Weightlifting Federation (NWF) says its success story in the outgoing year, including the performances of its athletes in national, regional, and international competitions, is unprecedented. The Federation’s success story was made known by its President, Ibrahim Abdul, in a statement by the Media Officer, Amaechi Agbo,…
By Our Reporter GUSAU (CONVERSEER) – Two police officers have been kidnapped by armed bandits during an attack on Farin Ruwa village in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State. According to Zagazola Makama, the incident occurred on 4 January 2026 at about 8:00 PM along the Farin Ruwa–Wasagu road, when a group of unknown…
By Ebube Bruno Happy New Year, my dear readers. I have missed you. It’s been nearly three months since my last column on October 11, 2025, and what a journey it has been. I stepped away to pursue some meaningful projects and, afterwards, to rest and recharge during the holidays. Sometimes, we all need to…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Indigenes of Okoyong Community in Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River State have petitioned security agencies over alleged hijacking of compensation linked to the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway Project. The petition, dated 5 January 2026, was submitted by the Association of Concerned Indigenes of Okoyong Community and addressed to…
