In a significant achievement in its fight against terrorism and organized crime, the Nigerian Military has announced the arrest of notorious terrorist Abubakar Ibrahim, also known as Habu Dogo. Dogo, a key figure in cross-border terrorism activities between Nigeria and Niger, was apprehended in Rumji village, Illela Local Government Area of Sokoto State. His arrest…
Lagos, Nigeria — Hon. Oladotun Olakanle, the Chairman of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Lagos State, has died at age 54 following a brief illness. Olakanle, fondly called “Tant’olorun” by his supporters and community members, passed away on Saturday, leaving a void in Lagos’ political landscape and the All Progressives Congress (APC). Sources…
Abuja, Nigeria – Mr Martins Otse, popularly known as VDM, is scheduled to appear in court today on charges of impersonation linked to the unauthorised use of Nigeria Police Force uniforms. The case follows a viral social media video in which Otse allegedly donned police attire without permission, raising concerns about the misuse of official…
Kharkiv, Ukraine – At least one person, a 12-year-old boy, has died, and 35 others have been injured after a Russian bomb struck a residential building in Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city. Kharkiv authorities confirmed the boy’s death on Thursday and reported that emergency workers were actively engaged in rescue operations. The regional governor stated that…
Ilorin, Kwara State – Christopher Tunji-Ayeni, former Deputy Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly, died in a tragic car accident on Thursday. The incident was confirmed in a statement by Mrs Olayinka Basambo, Public Relations Officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Kwara State. According to Basambo, the FRSC received a…
Calabar, Cross River State – The late Dr Joseph Wayas, former President of the Nigerian Senate, who passed away on November 30, 2021, will finally be laid to rest on November 30, 2024, three years after his death. The announcement was made by Dr Dorn-Cklaimz Enamhe, Secretary of the Central Planning Committee for the Burial…
Calabar, Cross River State – A suspected mechanic rams customer’s car to fence in Calabar, Cross River State capital. According to eyewitnesses, the incident happened on Thursday morning at Mary Slessor Roundabout. One of the eyewitnesses, who spoke under anonymity, told CONVERSEER that the driver, suspected to be a mechanic, lost control of the white…
Exiled Russian opposition political activists have called for a demonstration in Berlin on November 17 against Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine ordered by President Vladimir Putin. “We must show ourselves and the whole world that there is an anti-militarist and free Russia,” Putin opponent Yulia Navalnaya said in a video distributed via social networks. Navalnaya…
Berlin, Germany – Germany offers help to Spain after severe flooding The German government has offered support to Spain following severe flooding, a government spokesman said on Wednesday. “We are in direct contact with the Spanish government to see if support from Germany is needed for this terrible disaster,” Steffen Hebestreit said. At least 62…
Calabar, Cross River State – Residents of Waddel Street in Calabar South witnessed a shocking incident on Wednesday as a landlord, identified only as Obong Ete, was publicly flogged by his tenants and neighbours. The 30-something-year-old bachelor was reportedly beaten with horsewhips, canes, and even wooden planks in what locals describe as a response to…
