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…
By Joe Udo LAGOS (CONVERSEER) – Nigerian billionaire, Abdul Samad Rabiu, founder and chairman of BUA Group (the owners of BUA cement), and the second richest man in Nigeria, is once again drawing attention for how he treats the people behind his businesses. This time, the focus is on a N30 billion ($20.7 million) cash…
By Isoni Isoni The Calabar Golf Club will come alive again today, December 19, when amateur golfers across the country will take to the Course for this year’s Obong of Calabar, His Eminence Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu V golf championship. According to Utomo Obong organising committee, the one day event which will cover 18…
By Joe Udo SOKOTO (CONVERSEER) – Bandits have launched an attack on Garin Idi Village in Sobon Birni District, Sokoto State, leaving one person dead, according to the State Police Command. According to Zagazola Makama, the incident occurred on 18 December 18 at about 9:40 PM, when a large group of heavily armed bandits launched…
By Joe Udo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – Over twenty vehicles have been destroyed following a fire outbreak at Malaysia Market, Zuba, near the main motor spare parts area. According to Zagazola Makama, the incident occurred on 17 December at about 11 PM. The market, known for scrap vehicles, was engulfed in flames before police patrol teams…
By Joe Udo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – A woman identified as Hajiya Fanna Mohd Abare has been found dead in her residence at Federal Housing Authority (FHA), Maitama, Abuja. According to Zagazola Makama, Abare, who had been unresponsive for about two days, was discovered in a decomposed state by her sister, Hajiya Aisha Mongo, on 17…
By Bassey Okri, PhD ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – Today, Umor-Otutu Kingdom in Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State stands bathed in the full glow of pride, gratitude, and collective fulfilment as it celebrates a landmark achievement, the rise of Compol Ofem Ikpi Arikpo as the first indigenous Commissioner of Police from our great Kingdom….
