By Joe Udo TEL AVIV (CONVERSEER) – The Israeli government has authorised its military to target and eliminate senior Iranian officials without requiring case-by-case political approval, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict with Iran. Defence Minister Israel Katz announced the directive on Wednesday, describing it as a “no immunity” phase of the war….
By Joe Udo RIYADH (CONVERSEER) – Authorities in Saudi Arabia have announced that Eid al-Fitr will be observed on Friday, March 20, 2026, following the non-sighting of the Shawwal crescent. The announcement was made on Wednesday via HaraminInfo social media platforms, confirming that the new moon was not sighted anywhere in the Kingdom. “The crescent…
By Frank Ulom DAKAR (CONVERSEER) – The government of Senegal has accused the Confederation of African Football of corruption and called for an international investigation following the controversial decision to strip the country of its Africa Cup of Nations 2025 title. The dispute escalated on Wednesday, a day after the appeals board of Confederation of…
By Joe Udo ASABA (CONVERSEER) – Human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju has called on the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, to enforce a Federal High Court judgment affirming the right of Nigerians to record police officers during stop-and-search operations. Adeyanju made the call while reacting to a ruling delivered by Justice Hyeladzira A. Nganjiwa of…
By Joe Udo ABAKALIKI (CONVERSEER) – The Ebonyi State Government has proposed a new executive bill aimed at regulating landlord-tenant relations, rent levels, and fees charged by house agents, following rising housing costs across the state. The State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Ikeuwa Omebeh, disclosed this to journalists in Abakaliki after the State Executive…
Minister of Mines and Geology, Rufin Benam Beltoungou, will outline policy reforms and highlight investment opportunities as the Central African Republic works to industrialize its underdeveloped mining sector CAPE TOWN (CONVERSEER) – As the Central African Republic (CAR) advances efforts to industrialize its mining sector, Minister of Mines and Geology Rufin Benam Beltoungou will participate…
By Ita Williams, Calabar The Calabar Branch of the St. Patrick’s College Alumni Association was a scene of vibrant reunion and reflection on March 17, 2026. Old boys, dignitaries, and guests gathered to celebrate the Feast of St. Patrick, an event that marked the institution’s remarkable 92-year journey. The celebration served as a powerful testament…
…Senegal won the 2025 AFCON 1-0 against host Morocco after extra-time By Our Reporter CAIRO (CONVERSEER) – The Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) Appeal Board decided today that in application of Article 84 of the Regulations of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the Senegal National Team is declared to have forfeited the Final…
By Joe Udo (CONVERSEER) – How did life originate on Earth? This is one of the biggest unsolved mysteries in science. A widely accepted theory is that life began through chemical evolution. However, some scientists have proposed that asteroids and comets may have transported organic molecules, such as nucleobases, to Earth. Asteroid Ryugu, designated 162173,…
By Joe Udo BEIJING (CONVERSEER) – According to the National Space Science Center of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the world’s first extraterrestrial negative ion analyzer (NILS) carried by the Chang’e 6 lander has successfully achieved the first direct detection of negative ions on the lunar surface, revealing the existence of negative ions generated by…
