By Joe Udo Operatives of the Benin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 57 suspected internet fraudsters, popularly known as Yahoo Boys, in Benin City, Edo State capital. The suspects were arrested on Thursday, 14 March 2024, at different locations in Benin City following actionable intelligence on their suspected…
By Frank Ulom The Deputy Governor of Cross River State, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey has beacon on Dr Betta Edu, suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation amid the surrounding news. CONVERSEER learned that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has cleared Edu of all charges; though the anti-graft agency is yet to…
By Mo Isa A coalition of northern groups have filed a suit seeking the exit of Igbos of the Sourth Eastern zone out of Nigeria. The suit, CONVERSEER learned was filed before an Abuja Federal High Court by a group of elders and politicians from the North led by Nastura Shariff, Balarabe Rufa’I, Abdul-Aziz Sulaiman…
By Our Reporter The Teachers Continuous Training Institute (TCTI) Biase – Cross River State, has kickstarted the training of headteachers in selected primary schools in the state to boost their technological and pedagogical skills. The 3-day training themed “The Application of Smart Skills To Teaching and Learning in Primary Schools” scheduled to be held between…
By Chris Thompson A 33-year-old United States woman, Jessica Woods, has been arrested for attempting to sell her 18-month-old baby for $500 in Florida. CONVERSEER learned that Woods was arrested by the Palatka Police in Florida, after abandoning the baby to the person she wanted selling to, who declined buying her. According to the Palatka…
By Frank Ulom The Senator representing Cross River Southern Senatorial District, Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong Jnr., APC, has been elected as the Publicity Secretary of Southern Senators’ Forum. The election of the executive members of the Southern Senators’ Forum took place on Wednesday in Abuja. Senator Tokunbo Abiru, Lagos East, APC, emerged as the Chairman, while…
