Senegal unveils ground-breaking report on 1944 Thiaroye massacre

Senegal unveils ground-breaking report on 1944 Thiaroye massacre

By Frank Ulom DAKAR (CONVERSEER) – The government of Senegal has formally received a landmark report declaring that the 1 December 1944 massacre of African soldiers by French colonial forces at the Thiaroye transit camp was “premeditated” and “covered up”, and that the number of victims is far higher than the previously acknowledged figure. The…

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Gov Otti attributes voters’ apathy to disenchantment with those entrusted with political power

Gov Otti attributes voters’ apathy to disenchantment with those entrusted with political power

…as Prince Princewill says sustainable development could be achieved fundamentally via quality of politics and strength of governance By Nwaorgu Faustinus PORT HARCOURT (CONVERSEER) – The Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has expressed dismay over low turnout of voters where there are elections, as a result of rigging and manipulation allegedly embedded in the system….

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ASUU suspends 2-week warning strike

ASUU suspends 2-week warning strike

By Nsan Neji ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has suspended its two-week warning strike following renewed commitments by the Federal Government and the National Assembly to address the union’s long-standing demands. ASUU President, Professor Chris Piwuna, announced the suspension on Wednesday during a press conference in Abuja, stating that the…

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