Coup underway in Benin Republic

Coup underway in Benin Republic

By Joe Udo COTONOU (CONVERSEER) – Reports from Beninese media suggest that an attempted coup d’état has been underway in Cotonou since the early hours of Sunday, 7 December 2025, heightening uncertainty across Benin’s commercial capital. According to updates from TchadOne, armed military personnel attacked President Patrice Talon’s residence in the Le Guézo neighbourhood at…

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Anambra to build 10,000 low-cost homes to tackle accommodation issues

Anambra to build 10,000 low-cost homes to tackle accommodation issues

By Joe Udo AWKA (CONVERSEER) – The Anambra State Government has announced plans to construct 10,000 low-cost housing units in Isiagu, Awka South Local Government Area, as part of a renewed effort to tackle accommodation challenges faced by civil servants and low-income families. Commissioner for Housing, Paully Onyeka, disclosed the development on Saturday, stating that…

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Witness D turned down protection, says Justice Minister

Witness D turned down protection, says Justice Minister

CAPE TOWN (CONVERSEER) – Marius van der Merwe (right), identified as Witness D, was shot dead outside his Brakpan home on Friday night, weeks after providing explosive testimony to the Madlanga Commission regarding alleged corruption and abuse within the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department. Van der Merwe had reportedly declined an offer of state protection, believing…

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