While in Saudi Arabia, Governor Zulum had earlier issued a statement through his spokesperson, condemning the attack as cowardly and barbaric. By Our Reporter MAIDUGURI (CONVERSEER) – Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has, on his return from the Lesser Hajj, paid a sympathy visit to victims of the recent Maiduguri bomb blasts. The Governor…
The latest escalation in hostilities between the Iran-baked Hezbollah militia and Israel – effectively ending a fragile truce – unfolded amid the broader war involving Iran, Israel and the United States. By Our Reporter BEIRUT (DPA, CONVERSEER) – It was 1:30 am in Lebanon in early March when the alerts began arriving all at once:…
The women’s slalom is on Tuesday and the season-ending women’s giant slalom is on Wednesday By Our Reporter OSLO (CONVERSEER) – US ski star Mikaela Shiffrin is bidding for a sixth overall World Cup title when the season ends in Norway. Nearest rival Emma Aicher of Germany will have to pull off something remarkable to…
The ultimate make-up of the 48 teams to reach the United States, Mexico and Canada in June and July has been complicated by the war in Iran. By Our Reporter NEW YORK (CONVERSEER) – The impact of the expansion of the men’s World Cup to 48 teams will become clearer when several nations not used…
Women-only compartments of the Night train to Paris are also available, and a “good breakfast” will be served 45 minutes prior to arrival. By Our Reporter BERLIN (CONVERSEER) – A new night train connecting Paris and Berlin sets off on its inaugural journey next week, as Dutch-Belgian provider European Sleeper continues to expand its network…
The bill, which would strictly separate the careers of judges and prosecutors, is strongly opposed by Italy’s fragmented opposition. By Our Reporter ROME (CONVERSEER) – Italian voters will get the final say on a controversial judicial reform proposed by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s right-wing government, which has accused courts of left-wing political bias and blocking…
The EU and NATO country of Denmark found itself at the centre of unwanted global attention for months as US President Donald Trump doubled down on his long-harboured ambitions to snatch Greenland. By Our Reporter GREENLAND (CONVERSEER) – The European Union and NATO country of Denmark found itself at the centre of unwanted global attention for months…
Govuza was shot five times in Driftsands, Cape Town, in what is believed to be a case of mistaken identity. He died at the scene. By Our Reporter CAPE TOWN (CONVERSEER) – A Cape Town family is living a nightmare after 19-year-old Litha Govuza was brutally gunned down while simply waiting for food at a…
Senator Godswill Akpabio, GCON. As Muslims across the world celebrate Eid-el-Fitr on Friday, the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, GCON, has extended his warmest congratulations to the faithful in Nigeria, calling for compassion, forgiveness, and unity. Akpabio, in a congratulatory message signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh,…
“As predicted, the winner of AFCON in 2024 was among the questions. All of us wrote Senegal, with assurances that we got the answer correct. Our teacher had taught us that it was Senegal that won the trophy.” By Joe Udo NSUKKA (CONVERSEER) – Students of the University of Nigeria Secondary School, Nsukka, have expressed…
