The precedent set by Russia’s restrained response to Ukraine obtaining the F-16s, which could also be nuclear-equipped, suggests that tensions with the US will remain manageable if Ukraine obtains the Tomahawks too due to the modus vivendi that’s arguably been in place for managing them. By Andrew Korybko CALIFORNIA (CONVERSEER) – The latest talk about…
By Joe Udo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – Immediate past Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has highlighted court cases, conflicting judicial pronouncements, electoral violence, and vote buying as major threats to the conduct and management of elections in Nigeria. Yakubu made the observation in the foreword to his new book, Election…
By Joe Udo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – President Bola Tinubu has celebrated his son, Seyi Tinubu, as he clocks 40, praising his leadership qualities, integrity, and commitment to service. In a personal statement released on Saturday, the President described Seyi as a focused, courageous, and humble man who has distinguished himself in business and public service….
This is the result of them reviving their Old Cold War-era strategic partnership By Andrew Korybko SAN FRANCISCO (CONVERSEER) – Indian External Affairs Minister Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar announced that his country will upgrade its technical mission in Afghanistan to a full-fledged embassy during the six-day visit of his Afghan counterpart Amir Khan Muttaqi. This came…
Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio. By Eseme Eyiboh It is a peculiar feature of Nigerian political commentary that verifiable evidence is often sacrificed on the altar of sentiment. A recent Editorial of Leadership Sunday questioning the relevance of the 10th Senate and portraying it as a mere appendage of the executive, though expressing the legitimate…
By Anietie Akpan Classified records and other vital documents were destroyed following recent rain storm that destroyed the top floor of the Bassey Asuquo Administrative Block at the University of Calabar (UNICAL). But the management of the university has said that there was no cause for alarm. A pressure group in the university, The Concerned …
By Our Reporter CAPE TOWN (MDN, CONVERSEER) – Former South African football star Teko Modise is embroiled in a legal dispute with his estranged wife, Koketso Chipane, over a proposed R1.2 million divorce settlement. The couple, who married in 2021, are reportedly seeking an amicable separation, but financial disagreements have complicated the process. Chipane is…
By Joe Udo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on 12th October, for Rome, the capital of Italy, to participate in the Aqaba Process Heads of State and Government Level Meeting, with special focus on the security crisis in West Africa. A statement by Bayo Onanuga Special Adviser to the President, Information…
By Our Reporter GAUTENG (MDN, CONVERSEER) – The Democratic Alliance (DA) has demanded immediate criminal charges against businessman Hangwani Maumela following a Special Investigating Unit (SIU) raid at his Sandton mansion. The operation uncovered luxury assets including three Lamborghinis, a Bentley, and valuable artwork allegedly purchased with proceeds from fraudulent contracts at Tembisa Hospital. Maumela…
By Joe Udo NEW YORK (CONVERSEER) – We bring to you top international news headlines for today, 12 October 2025. News from Israel, U.S., UK, France, Spain, Australia, Italy, and more. 1) ISRAEL Witkoff: “Miracles can happen, hostages are coming home” at packed Hostages Square. Release of hostages set to begin Monday morning, say Hamas…
