By Joe Udo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The federal government announced on Friday that the United States has committed to delivering outstanding military equipment purchased by Abuja over the past five years. The promised materiel includes drones, helicopters, tactical platforms, spare parts, and support systems. “We want Nigerians to know that this partnership is working,” Information Minister…
By Cletus Asuquo CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – A fire outbreak has razed several shops at Ika Ika along Mbukpa Street in Calabar South Local Government Area of Cross River State, destroying goods worth millions of naira and leaving traders devastated. The incident, which occurred late on Thursday night, was said to have started from the upper…
By Our Reporter YOLA (CONVERSEER) – A High Court No. III presided over by Justice Kaynson Lawanson in Yola, Adamawa State, has sentenced a 39-year-old man, Gambo Goni, to death by hanging or lethal injection for armed robbery. The court convicted Gambo on counts one and two and discharged him on counts three, four and…
By Our Reporter WINCHESTER (CONVERSEER) – A former Tory Councillor, Philip Young, has admitted to drugging and raping his ex-wife in a harrowing campaign of abuse that stretched over 13 years. The father of three pleaded guilty to 48 sex offences at a hearing at Winchester Crown Court today, 22 January 2026. The 49‑year‑old admitted…
Deput Gov. Rt Hon. Peter Odey (centre) doing the flag off while others assist. By Anietie Akpan As part of ongoing efforts to enhance connectivity and stimulate socio-economic development in rural communities, Cross River State, Governor Bassey Otu on Thursday performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the second phase of the 17-kilometre Boki…
The Rovers’ New Technical Adviser, Abdullahi Umar. By Isoni Isoni Worried by Rovers FC of Calabar dwindling fortune in the on going 2025/2026 Nigeria National League campaign, a new Technical Adviser has been appointed for the club. He is Abdullahi Umar Coupled with players act of indiscipline that was threatening the Club to it’s foundation, the…
Chairman of Akwa United FC, Joseph Eno By Isoni Isoni Still banking in the euphoria of recording two away victories in the ongoing 2025/2026 Nigeria National League hostilities, the Chairman of Akwa United FC of Uyo, Joseph Eno has assured that the Uyo Crowd Pullers will continue to work hard in an effort to actualise the Governor’s…
By Frank Ulom ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – Nigeria is currently without an electricity supply following the collapse of the National Grid on Friday, 23 January 2026. Converseer learned that the grid collapsed around 12:46 PM, putting the entire country into darkness. This is the first time the National Grid has collapsed in 2026, despite promises of…
By Joe Udo CAPE TOWN (CONVERSEER) – South African rapper and hip-hop artist, Bravo Le Roux, has passed away at the age of 30. Born Sinesipho Peter, Bravo Le Roux passed away on Friday, 23 January 2026. The cause of his death is yet to be ascertained. The musician, celebrated for his creativity and dedication…
President Bola Tinubu. By Anietie Akpan Nigeria Police Retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) have described recent “warning” in the media credited to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Pension Fund Operators Association of Nigeria (PenOp), Mr. Oguche Aguda that the Federal Government (FG) may require an additional ₦7 trillion annually to cushion the exit…
