Sowore Suggests Tinubu’s Actions in Rivers State May Foreshadow the Decline of ‘Godfatherism’ in Nigeria

Human rights activist and #RevolutionNow convener, Comrade Omoyele Sowore, has predicted that the political crisis in Rivers State and President Bola Tinubu’s alleged impunity in declaring a state of emergency and suspending elected officials could mark the beginning of the downfall of more political “godfathers” in Nigeria. “What President Bola Tinubu did was characteristic of…

Read More

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis proposes tax reductions on firearms and plans to allocate millions to tackle immigration issues.

Gov. Ron DeSantis is asking lawmakers to spend $510 million to combat illegal immigration and create a six-week sales tax holiday on gun and ammunition purchases as part of his proposed state budget for the next fiscal year. In his recommended $115.6 billion budget, DeSantis would spend nearly $590 million to continue a popular home-hardening program and resume…

Read More

Policeman Shoots 3, Kills One in Calabar

Calabar, Nigeria – A police officer attached to the Atakpa Division in Calabar, Cross River State, has shot three persons after reportedly going AWOL. Converseer learned that the incident occurred on Sunday morning near the Watt Market area, where the police station is located. According to The Paradise News, eyewitnesses said the officer, whose identity…

Read More

IGP Egbetokun cautions officers against mistreatment, illegal arrests, and detention of Nigerian citizens.

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has issued a stern warning to police officers against incessant harassment, unlawful arrest and prolonged detentions of Nigerians, stressing that errant officers will be heavily sanctioned. The IGP, in a statement issued on his behalf by Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi on Sunday, emphasized the…

Read More