By Our Reporter ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The Federal Government has firmly debunked misleading narratives circulating in some quarters regarding Nigerian scholarship students in the Kingdom of Morocco, describing such claims as false, unfounded, and deliberately crafted to misinform the public. The Honourable Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, has clarified that no Nigerian student…
By Joe Udo JOS (CONVERSEER) – Troops of 3 Division/Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE (JTF OPEP) raided a kidnapper’s hideout on Tuesday, 6 January 2026. The operation targeted a location near Lantom Village in the Kadarko District of Wase Local Government Area, Plateau State, aiming to disrupt kidnapping and armed robbery activities in the…
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, has been adjudged as the best governor in Nigeria, beating 35 others to the award. The award, presented by the The Sun Newspapers, was for the year 2025. The management of newspaper commended the Governor for what it described as…
By Christian Njoku CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Archbishop Josef Bassey has insisted that killings of Christians in Nigeria, which amount to genocide, have persisted for years despite repeated denials by some individuals and groups. Bassey, who is the Leader of Cross River State Christian Leaders Forum, disclosed this during an interview with journalists on Wednesday in…
By Our Reporter GUSAU (CONVERSEER) – Two police officers have been kidnapped by armed bandits during an attack on Farin Ruwa village in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State. According to Zagazola Makama, the incident occurred on 4 January 2026 at about 8:00 PM along the Farin Ruwa–Wasagu road, when a group of unknown…
By Ebube Bruno Happy New Year, my dear readers. I have missed you. It’s been nearly three months since my last column on October 11, 2025, and what a journey it has been. I stepped away to pursue some meaningful projects and, afterwards, to rest and recharge during the holidays. Sometimes, we all need to…
By Frank Ulom RABAT (CONVERSEER) – The Super Eagles of Nigeria head coach, Eric Chelle, has addressed the outburst between Victor Osimhen and his teammates in Fes, Morocco, on Monday. Osimhen went straight down the tunnel, angry, and refused to celebrate with teammates after their 4-0 victory over Mozambique in the 2025 AFCON. Ademola Lookman…
By Frank Ulom FES (CONVERSEER) – Nigeria have strengthened their grip on the 2025 AFCON trophy with a big win against Mozambique on Monday in Fes, Morocco. The Super Eagles, who won all their group stage matches, put four past The Mambas to advance to the last eight. Nigeria drew the first blood when Ademola…
By Joe Udo KANO (CONVERSEER) – An airstrike from the troops of the Joint Task Force (JTF), supported by the Air Component of Operation Fansan Yamma, have killed no fewer than 23 bandits fleeing Kano State after coordinated attacks on Shanono and Tsanyawa Local Government Areas. According to a statement by the Assistant Director, Army…
By Joe Udo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering reliable, accessible and sustainable electricity across Nigeria by 2026, assuring citizens of continued reforms and investments in the power sector. The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, gave the assurance in his New Year message to Nigerians, stating that 2026…
