Niger’s military government has revoked the operating licence of French nuclear fuel producer, Orano, at one of the world’s biggest uranium mines, the company said on Thursday. The decision has highlighted tensions between the junta, which came to power in a coup in July last year, and the former colonial power, France. The military seized…
22-year-old talented winger, Michael Olise, has chosen to join Bayern Munich after interest from several clubs including Chelsea and Newcastle. Chelsea withdrew from the race due to the high financial demands of the deal, including transfer fees, wages, and agent fees. Bayern Munich is now expected to finalise an agreement with Crystal Palace for the…
Stefanutti Stocks coastal manager Matthew Horwill survived a hit-style shooting in Pinetown, west of Durban, on Friday morning. A gunman – who was lying in wait at the construction giant’s headquarters in Henwood Road – ambushed the 44-year-old as he approached the office. His Toyota Land Cruiser was peppered with gunfire, with at least seven…
Controversial South African opposition politician, Renaldo Gouws, has been suspended by his party, the Democratic Alliance (DA), less than a week after being sworn in as a member of parliament. According to Africanews, Gouws’ suspension comes after videos he made about 15 years ago, in which he is seen spewing racist language against black people,…
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has gifted a well-furnished house to a town crier, Mr Sunday Ufuo, in the state. CONVERSEER learned that Ufuo, who weaved tears of joy with the sleeves of his shirt was gifted the house on Friday, 21st June 2024, in Udung Ukpong village in Okobo Local Government Area…
By Anietie Akpan The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has denied reports in some online publications that the Super Eagles’ forward Victor Osimhen has been banned from the national team. Osimhen had few days ago through the carried out a social media outburst that was considered offensive to the Super Eagles immediate past coach, Finidi…
Canadian defender, Moise Bombito, has received racial abuse after their match against Argentina on Thursday. CONVERSEER reports that Canada lost to Argentina 2-0 in the opening game of the 2024 Copa America football tournament. The defending champions, Argentina won the game comfortably following goals from Julián Álvarez and Lautaro Martínez in the 49th and 88th…
Governor Bassey Otu has appointed His Royal Majesty Ovai (Elder) Solomon Osim Edward JP as the new Chairman of the Cross River State Traditional Rulers’ Council (Council of Chiefs). HRM Ovai Edward’s appointment was contained in a press statement signed by Prof. Anthony Owan-Enoh, Secretary to the State Government (SSG) on Friday, 21st June 2024….
Ntufam Mba Ukweni SAN, a Calabar-based human rights lawyer, has reacted over what he described as intimidation and denial of fundamental rights of his clients by the Government of Cross River State who after receipt of money from his clients and leased out 1,415 hectares of cocoa through the office of the State Attorney General…
Governor Bassey Otu By Anietie Akpan Disturbed by the un-wholesome practices of artisannal and industrial miners, the Cross River state government has shut down all mining sites, quarries and wood logging in the state. This directive as contained in a statement dated June 20, 2024 and signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof….
