By Joe Udo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revoked the operational licences of Aso Savings and Loans Plc and Union Homes Savings and Loans Plc. A statement by Acting Director Corporate Communications of the bank, Hakama Sidi Ali, on Tuesday, said the action, taken under BOFIA 2020 and the Revised…
…says investigation is ongoing By Joe Udo OWERRI (CONVERSEER) – The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has launched a full investigation into an accident involving a Cessna 172 belonging to Skypower Express which occurred at approximately 20:00 local time on Monday, 16 December 2025, at Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport, Owerri, Imo state. The aircraft was…
By Frank Ulom ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has confirmed the receipt of a petition from the President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote through his lawyer, Ogwu Onoja, SAN, against the CEO of the NMDPRA, Alhaji Farouk Ahmed. The confirmation was conveyed via a statement signed by…
By Joe Udo LAGOS (CONVERSEER) – The Lagos State Police Command has arrested and detained popular social media influencer Habeeb Hamzat, widely known as Peller, following a viral video showing him engaging in reckless driving that resulted in a serious road crash while live-streaming the incident. In a statement issued on Monday, the police confirmed…
By Frank Ulom CAIRO (CONVERSEER) – The Pharaohs of Egypt have defeated the Super Eagles of Nigeria 2-1 in a friendly warm-up match ahead of the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON). Egypt started the game well and were rewarded with a goal when Mahmoud Saber poked home Zizo’s pass to lift the atmosphere at…
By Our Reporter LAGOS (CONVERSEER) – When Beauty Tukura first stepped onto the BBNaija stage in 2022, Nigeria wasn’t prepared for the force she was about to unleash. From her unforgettable entrance to her undeniable presence on Africa’s biggest reality TV show, she stood out boldly, offering the kind of main-character energy that kept viewers…
By Sodeeq Atanda OWERRI (FIJ, CONVERSEER) – Policemen from the Anti-Kidnapping Squad known as Tiger Base in Owerri, Imo State, tricked a mortuary attendant into an arrest last year, forcing his family to cough up N1 million to secure his freedom, his son has said. Speaking on the July 2024 incident, the attendant’s son, who…
By Omoyele Sowore AKWA (CONVERSEER) – Nnamdi Daniel Emeh is a Nigerian whistleblower whose disclosures brought to light grave allegations of abuse, including claims of organ harvesting, extrajudicial killings, extortion, and corruption allegedly involving elements of the Anambra State Police Command. Rather than investigate these allegations transparently and hold those implicated accountable, Nigerian authorities turned…
By Joe Udo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – Nigeria Peace Corps Commandant, Dickson Akon, and the Director of Finance of the Corps, Omolala Aminat Ahmed, have been arraigned before Justice H. B. Yusuf of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT High Court, Abuja. They were arraigned by the Abuja Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission…
ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, on Saturday disclosed that President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of an additional Depot Nigerian Army in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, to complement the existing depot in Osogbo, Osun State. Shaibu said the new depot, which would come on stream in due course,…
