By Joe Udo ACCRA (CONVERSEER) – The Nigerian Air Force confirms that its NAF C-130 (NAF 913) arrived safely in Accra in line with updated flight plan, preparing for onward movement to Portugal via Banjul and Casablanca for its scheduled depot maintenance. A statement by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen…
By Frank Ulom RABAT (CONVERSEER) – The Super Eagles of Nigeria have, for the second season running, won the best dressed team at the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) holding in Morocco. The organisers, Confederation of African Football (CAF), made the announcement on their official X account on Friday. “Nobody does it like Naija….
By Joe Udo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, has announced the release and departure of the pilots and crew of the Nigerian Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft (NAF 913) that had been detained in Burkina Faso. In a statement issued on Thursday, Ambassador Tuggar confirmed that following engagement in…
By Anietie Akpan The European Union (EU) and UNICEF have reaffirmed their commitment to protecting vulnerable children and families in Northeast and Northwest Nigeria through strong nutrition sector coordination and delivery of lifesaving supplies. In a release dated December 19, from UNICEF Nigeria, Communication Specialist, Sussan Akila said, with support from EU Humanitarian Aid, UNICEF…
2026 BUDGET SPEECH “BUDGET OF CONSOLIDATION, RENEWED RESILIENCE AND SHARED PROSPERITY” Presented by: His Excellency, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, President, Federal Republic of Nigeria, At the Joint Session of the National Assembly, Abuja, Friday, 19 December 2025 PROTOCOLS Distinguished Senate President, Rt. Honourable Speaker and Honourable Members of the House of Representatives, Distinguished Senators…
Distinguished Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, CFR, Ph.D (Cantab). By Anietie Akpan Akure is set to host a major cultural event as Distinguished Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, has identified Ondo State as an emerging hub for cultural tourism, ahead of the Sir Demola Suzi Live in Concert scheduled for Sunday, December 21, at The Dome, International Event Centre,…
By Frank Ulom ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – Senate President Godswill Akpabio has appealed for the exemption of Federal Lawmakers in the presidential directive to withdraw police officers from VIPs. Akpabio made the appeal during the 2026 budget defence by President Bola Tinubu on Thursday. Recall that President Tinubu had issued a directive, withdrawing police officers from…
By Joe Udo MINNA (CONVERSEER) – A Deputy Superintendent of Police, DSP Isah Abdullahi, attached to the armoury of 12 Police Mobile Force in Minna, Niger State capital, has allegedly committed suicide after suspicion of being involved in illegal dealing of arms and ammunition. The spokesperson for the Niger State Police Command, SP Wasiu Abiodun,…
Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Senator Akon Eyakenyi (right), with the Coordinator, Office of the First Lady, Lady Helen Eno Obareki, at the ceremony. The Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Senator Akon Eyakenyi, has applauded the Coordinator, Office of the First Lady, Lady Helen Eno Obareki, for her outstanding performance in office, in…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The University of Calabar (UNICAL) has approved the appointment of Prof. Ekaette Enang as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (DVC) Academics. The University also approved the appointment of Prof. Egrinya Eneji as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (DVC) Research, Linkages and Collaboration. The approval was given by the Senate of the University, on…
