FG disburses ₦688bn in cash transfers to 9 million households

FG disburses ₦688bn in cash transfers to 9 million households

By Joe Udo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The Federal Government has disbursed about ₦688bn to over 9.2 million Nigerians under the Household Prosperity and Empowerment Cash Transfer (HOPE-CT) programme, according to Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr Bernard Doro. Speaking in Abuja on Monday, he said the scheme supports vulnerable households with ₦75,000 paid…

Read the full story here
Cross River addresses gender equality with water projects

Cross River addresses gender equality with water projects

By Our Reporter The Cross River State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding inclusive and sustainable water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services with the commissioning of solar-powered boreholes in selected schools across Calabar South local government area, as part of activities commemorating World Water Day 2026, themed “Water and Gender – Where Water Flows,…

Read the full story here
Violent protest erupts in East London over coronation of Nigerian ‘Igbo King’

Violent protest erupts in East London over coronation of Nigerian ‘Igbo King’

By Our Reporter EAST LONDON (CONVERSEER) – Police have been deployed in force after a planned march by traditional leaders and anti-immigration activists in KuGompo (East London) turned violent, leaving 10 vehicles damaged and one building partially torched. The demonstration, organised by groups including March and March, began peacefully at City Hall where protesters handed…

Read the full story here