By Emmanuel-Francis Ogomegbunam A booming European economy was a pebble flung into the tranquil waters of West African history in the 16th and 18th centuries. Now 15 comes before 16. The mighty cannons of the Ottoman gunners blasted open the walls of Constantinople in 1453 and extinguished Roman power in Asia forever. Thirty-nine years later,…
Today, Sunday, 7 April 2024, CONVERSEER brings to you newspaper headlines from Nigerian national dailies. *PUNCH* Hajj: Fives states with $483bn debt budget N9bn for pilgrims Wike speaks from both sides of the mouth, says Rivers ex-gov States urged to invest in tech for employment Army denies freeing northern soldiers facing trial Tinubu to observe…
By Elijah Ugani As part of its core mandate in the area of road safety, Rima Deck of the National Association of Seadogs, NAS, in partnership with Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC Special Marshal Unit 18 Obudu, Cross River State and the Vehicle Inspection Unit, VIO, held a one-day public awareness campaign with the theme…
99 Cents Only Stores announced on Friday that they are closing down all 371 locations. The company cited “inflationary pressures” for why their business model can no longer work. The company will begin liquidation sales and will then move forward by selling the real estate. READ ALSO: Ghana beats Nigeria to maiden West Africa Music &…
Kingmakers and traditional chiefs in the Ife North Local Government area of Osun State have pledged not to consult Ifa oracles or deities when choosing the new Olumoro of Moro, as the selection process is about to begin. Newsmen at the palace on Wednesday were informed by the Moro council of chiefs and Kingmakers, headed…
