By Joe Udo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday passed a bill seeking to impose a 10-year international passport ban on Nigerians convicted of crimes in foreign countries. The bill, sponsored by Senator Abubakar Bello (Niger North), proposes amendments to the Passport (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, introducing stricter penalties aimed at deterring criminal activities…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Paramount Ruler of Calabar South Local Government Area, His Royal Majesty Etubom Nyong Effiom Okon Etim Ewa I, has conferred chieftaincy titles on prominent personalities, including senior government officials, in recognition of their contributions to the development of the area. Among the recipients honoured during the monarch’s 3rd…
By Frank Ulom ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – FCT Minister, Barr. Nyesom Wike, has called for the employment of youths in Nigeria. Wike made this call on Tuesday while flagging off the 15km rehabilitation of Old Keffi Road from Kado Village to Dei Dei Junction in Abuja. According to the Minister, the youths need employment to grow…
Destiny Cross River Awards Honour Five Icons of Service and Sacrifice By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The maiden edition of the Destiny Cross River Awards held on a cool October night at Shettima Hall, Calabar, has set a new moral benchmark for leadership in the state, celebrating five distinguished citizens whose lives exemplify sacrifice,…
By Frank Ulom ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – Televangelist, Apostle Michael Olowookere, has alleged that Christians in Nigeria have been subjected to decades of systematic persecution, particularly in parts of northern Nigeria, describing anyone who denies this reality as “beyond foolish”. Olowookere, the Lead Servant of Corban Christian Assembly in Wukari, Taraba State, made the remarks in…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) has announced a change in the resumption date for the First Semester of the 2025/2026 academic session. According to a statement signed by the Acting Registrar, Idim E. Ekanem, and dated 26th September, the resumption, initially slated for Sunday, 28th September, has…
