By Christian Njoku Nigeria has some of the best habitat varieties in Africa, which range from the tropical rainforests around the Niger River Delta, mangrove swamps in the Niger Delta, which happens to be the largest in Africa and the savannas in the north. According to the National Strategy for Combating Wildlife and Forestry Crimes…
Calabar, Nigeria – The Nigerian Navy on Saturday pledged commitment to the development and support of sports in Cross River. The pledge was made by Rear Admiral Saheed Akinwande, Flag Officer Commanding (FOC), Eastern Naval Command, in Calabar when the Cross River Table Tennis Association, led by its Vice Chairman, paid him a courtesy visit….
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso – Transition President, Captain Ibrahim Traore, has launched the country’s first tomato processing plant in Bobo-Dioulasso, a landmark step aimed at tackling post-harvest losses and improving agricultural productivity. The $12 million (7.5 billion CFA francs) facility will transform surplus tomatoes into processed goods, supporting local farmers and creating economic opportunities. The plant,…
Calabar, Nigeria – The Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar (UNICAL), Prof. Florence Obi, has approved the extension of the tenure of Prof. Omoogun Ajayi as Director of Academic Planning (DAP). A release issued by the Acting Registrar of the University of Calabar, Dr (Mrs) Chukwuka Icha, disclosed that the extension is for one…
Lokoja, Nigeria – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 24 suspected internet fraudsters, popularly known as Yahoo Boys, in Lokoja, Kogi State. Converseer reports that the suspects were arrested by the EFCC Operatives, Abuja Zonal Directorate, on Friday, December 6, 2024. Their arrest, according to the EFCC, follows credible intelligence about their…
Calabar, Nigeria – Founded in 1993 by Chief Orok Duke, Tinkoriko – a sociocultural group, is a platform that fosters harmony among youths from diverse political, social, economic and cultural orientations. The group, with a large membership, stands strongly against violence, cultism, drug abuse, kidnappings, human trafficking and other forms of societal vices. As the…
