Yala, Cross River – Wanikade, a developing community in the Northern part of Yala in Cross River State, has been in existence since 1800. The community is a hub for commercial activities with their popular market called “Lihin-na-Wanikade”. The market comes up every five days a week. Rated by some local statisticians to have been…
Calabar, Nigeria – The Cross River State Police Command has successfully restored peace following a clash between Fulani herdsmen and farmers in Ikot Inyang Community, Odukpani Local Government Area, on 3rd December 2024. According to a press release with reference number, AZ: 5250/CRS/PPRD/VOL.17/257 signed by SP Irene Ugbo, Spokesperson of the Command, on Tuesday, the…
By Victoria Effiong Calabar, Nigeria – In a bold push for police reform, media professionals from six South-South states converged in Benin City to explore the transformative provisions of the Nigeria Police Act 2020. The media town hall meeting, organised by the Rule of Law and Empowerment Initiative (Partners West Africa Nigeria) (PWAN) and supported…
Calabar, Nigeria – The Commissioner of Police in Cross River State, CP Gryogon Augustine Grimah, has split the popular Anti Cultism and Kidnapping Squad (Dragon Squad) from a single unit into two. Converseer reports Dragon Squad (Anti Cultism and Kidnapping) is now two entities of Anti-Cultism (De Hunters) led by CSP Obinna Ama with it…
By Benedict Okache Calabar, Nigeria – The Cross River State Government has launched the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Week Emblem Appeal Fund. The launching was made on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at the Main Bowl of the State Cultural Centre Complex, Calabar. A statement earlier released by the State Commissioner for Social Welfare and Community…
Awka, Nigeria – The Public Relations Officer (PRO) of Zone 13 of Nigeria Police Force (NPF), SP Josephine Ihuniwo, has been honoured with the award of well-dressed Officer of the Year 2024 by the World Peace Advocate. Converseer reports that the event, held at the Zone 13 Police Headquarters, Ukpo, Anambra State, on Tuesday, and…
Abuja, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu on Friday led the nation in tears in paying final respects to the late Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, who was laid to rest at the National Military Cemetery in Abuja. Vice President Kashim Shettima, top government officials, senior military officers, and members of the…
Abuja, Nigeria — Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, Michael Freeman, has alleged that Iran’s destabilising activities are now reaching Nigeria and other parts of Africa. Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday during a screening of the documentary We Will Dance Again: Surviving October 7th, the Israeli envoy warned of Iran’s influence beyond the Middle East and its…
So far, we’ve dug out a list of Chiefs of Army Staff who died in office in Nigeria and they are three. Below are the details: 1. Major General Joseph Akahan (August 1967) Joseph Akahan, a 30-year-old Army Chief, died in a helicopter crash while returning to Makurdi from his hometown of Gboko. 2. Lieutenant…
Glasgow, United Kingdom — Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD, and a delegation from Nigeria have arrived in Glasgow to participate in the 92nd INTERPOL General Assembly. The event, taking place from November 4-7, gathers police leaders and security chiefs from 196 member countries, underscoring the importance of international cooperation in combating global…
