By Frank Ulom KINSHASA (CONVERSEER) – Fresh fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo has triggered a new wave of displacement, with thousands fleeing villages in South Kivu as clashes between the Congolese Armed Forces and M23 rebels intensify. Families carrying their belongings were seen trekking through the region over the weekend, escaping what…
By Joe Udo KIGALI (CONVERSEER) – The United States and Rwanda have signed a $228 million agreement designed to strengthen Rwanda’s health sector and support long-term financial independence in national health management. The announcement was made late on Friday, shortly after Rwandan President Paul Kagame and the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Felix Tshisekedi reaffirmed their…
CAPE TOWN (CONVERSEER) – A high-level police manhunt is underway following the killing of Marius van der Merwe (pictured), known as Witness D in the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. Police have confirmed that an AK-47 rifle was used in the attack. The National Commissioner of Police, General Fannie Masemola, is expected to brief Justice Mbuyiseli…
BERLIN (DPA, CONVERSEER) – German lawmakers gave the green light on Friday for the introduction of a new voluntary military service, agreed amid much debate as a consequence of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. From January 1, the bill provides for young men to undergo medical examinations and be registered on a list, while active…
By Our Reporter UYO (CONVERSEER) – A new naval base is to be established at the Ibeno axis on Akwa Ibom State. The development is to boost further safety of maritime infrastructure in the State. This was disclosed during a courtesy visit on Governor Umo Eno, by the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral…
By Our Reporter ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has nominated the former Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa (Retd.), as the new Minister of Defence, a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Presidential spokesman disclosed on Tuesday in Abuja. In a letter to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Tinubu conveyed Musa’s nomination as the successor…
By Frank Ulom ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The Federal Government under the Ministry of Interior has approved the promotion of 24,202 senior officers across the paramilitary agencies. The promotion follows the meeting of the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB), chaired by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. Briefing after the meeting, Secretary…
By Joe Udo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – Nigeria’s Defence Minister, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has resigned his appointment, with immediate effect. In a letter dated 1 December 2025, sent to President Bola Tinubu, Abubakar said he was quitting on health grounds. President Tinubu has accepted the resignation and thanked Abubakar for his services to the nation….
By Christian Njoku CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Nigerian Forest Security Service (NFSS) on Thursday warned that increased military and police recruitment will not end the country’s worsening insecurity. This was disclosed by DC Michael Eteng, Deputy Commander, NFSS Cross River Command, in an interview with our correspondent in Calabar. Eteng, said recent claims of 10,000…
By Frank Ulom LAGOS (CONVERSEER) – The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Staff Multi-Purpose Cooperative Society Limited, Cross River State Command, has secured two major national honours at the 7th National Cooperative Awards Show, Symposium, Dinner and Patrons Investiture Ceremony held on Sunday, 23 November 2025 at Givers Hall, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos. The…
