Ex-Gov Sule Lamido and 2 sons, rearraigned for fresh trial in N1.35bn fraud

Ex-Gov Sule Lamido and 2 sons, rearraigned for fresh trial in N1.35bn fraud

By Our Reporter ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has fixed April 1 for the fresh arraignment of former governor of Jigawa state, Sule Lamido for his fresh arraignment in the N1.3 billion corruption charge brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Justice Peter Lifu fixed the…

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Police arrest woman for allegedly brutalising 5-year-old niece in Calabar

Police arrest woman for allegedly brutalising 5-year-old niece in Calabar

By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State Police Command has arrested Mrs Ibiong Unyime Bassey, for allegedly brutalising her 5-year-old niece, Edidiong Uwem Aniefiok Ekpene. According to eyewitnesses, Mrs Bassey, whose husband is a mechanic, allegedly committed the act at their residence at 8 Stream Road, off Atimbo, Calabar Municipality. The victim…

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UNICAL students prevent truck driver arrest after ramming into another vehicle on campus

UNICAL students prevent truck driver arrest after ramming into another vehicle on campus

By Joe Udo CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Tension gripped the campus of University of Calabar after a trailer reportedly suffered brake failure near the institution’s E-Library area, causing a brief scare among students and staff. According to Nsikan Umoh, who shared the video of the incident on Facebook on Wednesday, the incident occurred when the driver,…

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Nigerian teenage footballer sentenced to 6 months jail for sexual act without consent in Norway

Nigerian teenage footballer sentenced to 6 months jail for sexual act without consent in Norway

By Joe Udo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – Nigerian Flying Eagles midfielder, Daniel Daga, has been sentenced to six months in prison by a Norwegian court after being found guilty of committing a sexual act without consent. The 19-year-old, who plays for Molde FK, was also ordered to pay 10,000 Norwegian kroner ($920) in legal costs, according…

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