…concludes that the National Court is not competent to investigate the singer after the complaint of two of his former employees BARCELONA (CONVERSEER) – The Public Prosecutor’s Office has rejected the complaint filed by two former employees against Julio Iglesias –through the international human rights organisation Women’s Link– for alleged crimes of human trafficking, sexual…
By Matt Taibbi DAVOS (CONVERSEER) – After Donald Trump spoke at the World Economic Forum in Davos this week, the obligatory headline term was humiliation. “Lonely Trump Humiliated as Major Allies Refuse to Be Bullied,” was one of two Daily Beast stories on the theme, the other being “Trump, 79, Croaks Through ‘Peace’ Grift Speech…
By Joe Udo KAMPALA (CONVERSEER) – Uganda’s army chief has claimed that at least 30 opposition supporters were killed and about 2,000 people arrested following the country’s recent presidential election. The comments were made on Friday by Muhoozi Kainerugaba, head of the Ugandan army and son of newly re-elected President Yoweri Museveni. The statements came…
By Joe Udo CAPE TOWN (CONVERSEER) – A South African court has rejected an attempt by the country’s heritage authority to block the sale and export of artefacts linked to former President Nelson Mandela. The Supreme Court of Appeal ruled that the South African Heritage Resources Agency (SAHRA) lacked the legal basis to prevent the…
By Joe Udo RABAT (CONVERSEER) – Morocco’s King Mohammed VI has said African fraternity will prevail following what he described as “deplorable” incidents that marred the closing moments of the Africa Cup of Nations final between Morocco and Senegal. The final was overshadowed by controversy after Senegalese players briefly walked off the pitch in protest…
By Frank Ulom ALGIERS (CONVERSEER) – Algeria’s Senate has called for revisions to a landmark bill declaring France’s 1830–1962 colonisation of Algeria a crime, opening a legislative rift weeks after the lower house unanimously adopted the law. The bill, passed by the National People’s Assembly on December 24, classifies French colonial rule as a crime…
By Joe Udo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The federal government announced on Friday that the United States has committed to delivering outstanding military equipment purchased by Abuja over the past five years. The promised materiel includes drones, helicopters, tactical platforms, spare parts, and support systems. “We want Nigerians to know that this partnership is working,” Information Minister…
By Cletus Asuquo CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – A fire outbreak has razed several shops at Ika Ika along Mbukpa Street in Calabar South Local Government Area of Cross River State, destroying goods worth millions of naira and leaving traders devastated. The incident, which occurred late on Thursday night, was said to have started from the upper…
By Our Reporter YOLA (CONVERSEER) – A High Court No. III presided over by Justice Kaynson Lawanson in Yola, Adamawa State, has sentenced a 39-year-old man, Gambo Goni, to death by hanging or lethal injection for armed robbery. The court convicted Gambo on counts one and two and discharged him on counts three, four and…
By Our Reporter WINCHESTER (CONVERSEER) – A former Tory Councillor, Philip Young, has admitted to drugging and raping his ex-wife in a harrowing campaign of abuse that stretched over 13 years. The father of three pleaded guilty to 48 sex offences at a hearing at Winchester Crown Court today, 22 January 2026. The 49‑year‑old admitted…
