Rejoinder: IPI’s Musikilu Mojeed Got it Wrong – No Repression of Journalists in Akwa Ibom State

By Aniekan Umanah The attention of the Akwa Ibom State Government has been drawn to a report credited to Misikilu Mojeed of the International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria, and Editor-in-Chief of Premium Times, alleging “media repression” in the State and claiming to blacklist His Excellency, Pastor Umo Eno, Ph.D Governor of Akwa Ibom State. This…

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Sahel Alliance confirms detention of Nigerian military aircraft in Burkina Faso

By Our Reporter OUAGADOUGOU (CONVERSEER) – The Alliance of Sahel States (AES), comprising Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, has confirmed that a Nigerian Air Force C-130 Hercules transport aircraft was forced to land in Burkina Faso after entering the country’s airspace without authorisation. In a joint statement issued on Monday, the three military-led nations said…

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How Delta Governor Delivers More Happiness to Itsekiri with Completion of 20.95km Trans-Warri–Ode-Itsekiri Road Featuring 15 Bridges – Ossai

ASABA (CONVERSEER) – The Senior Special Assistant on Media to the Delta State Governor, Mr Ossai Ovie Success, has narrated how Governor Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori completed the 20.95km Trans-Warri–Ode-Itsekiri Road with 15 bridges after 19 years thereby bringing more joy to Itsekiri. According to Mr Ossai, the people of Delta State have witnessed a…

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16-year-old Zimbabwean student abused by teacher returns to school amidst celebrations

By Joe Udo HARARE (CONVERSEER) – A 16-year-old boy allegedly abused by his 36-year-old female teacher has returned to school, and, of course, the welcome by his classmates and friends has sparked controversies on social media. Recall that the female teacher, Zvikomborero Maria Makedenge, 36, appeared in Harare Magistrates Court late last month, for allegedly…

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