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 Frank Ulom ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – Nigeria is currently without an electricity supply following the collapse of the National Grid on Friday, 23 January 2026. Converseer learned that the grid collapsed around 12:46 PM, putting the entire country into darkness. This is the first time the National Grid has collapsed in 2026, despite promises of…
By Joe Udo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – Chief Executive Officer of Shell Plc, Wael Sawan, has stated that the company is considering an additional $20 billion investment in Nigeria. Sawan disclosed this when he led the Oil and Gas giant-Shell’s delegation on a visit to President Bola Tinubu in Abuja. According to the Shell CEO, the…
…Isa Dakingari Suleiman for Turkey By Our Reporter ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the posting of four ambassador-designates, out of the 68 confirmed by the Senate last December. According to a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, on Thursday, President Tinubu confirmed the postings…
By Our Reporter KADUNA (CONVERSEER) – Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani on Wednesday visited Kurmin Wali village in Kajuru Local Government Area, scene of a recent terrorist attack, where he admitted the abduction of over 170 Christians and pledged decisive action to secure the release of the victims. The governor, who commiserated with the victims…
By Frank Ulom KADUNA (CONVERSEER) – Nigerians have expressed disappointment in the Nigeria Police for openly denying the abduction of over 170 Christians in Kaduna State without carrying out any investigation. Converseer reports that the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) had raised an alarm over the abduction of over 170 worshippers in three churches in…
By Archibong Emmanuel CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Her Majesty, Obongawan (Barr.) Marie Ikpeme Erete, Village Head of Isong Inyang Ikot Ikpeme in Odukpani Local Government Area, Cross River State has called for behavioural change to enhance cultural re-birth in the Efik Kingdom. Obongawan Barr. Marie Ikpeme, who doubles as Queen Aruk III of Ikpeme Royal House,…
NIGERIA DAILY WEATHER OUTLOOK Valid for: Wednesday, 21st January 2026 (00:00 – 23:59 WAT) Issued on: Tuesday, 20th January 2026, by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) NiMet encourages all Nigerians to remain weather-aware as activities continue across the country. Please find the expected weather conditions below. Northern States Morning: Sunny and hazy skies are anticipated…
By Ekele Ngwobia KADUNA (CONVERSEER) – Confusion gripped Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State yesterday following reports that over 170 worshippers were abducted from three churches by suspected terrorists. The churches, which include ECWA and Cherubim and Seraphim, were reportedly attacked on Sunday. Eyewitnesses said gunmen fired sporadically to scare residents before seizing the…
By Our Reporter ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The Super Eagles have moved up 26th in the latest FIFA Rankings after a third-place finish at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Nigeria impressed in the tournament with a stunning attacking performance before losing to Morocco in the semi-final. The team defeated Egypt 4-2 on penalties…
