The aged widow Madam Iniema Isaac (middle) displaying her ceremonial cheque and assisted by government officials, relatives and others. By Anietie Akpan About 16 less privileged families in Akwa Ibom state have so far taken delivery of the Governor Umo Eno’s Arise Compassionate Home Initiative. In addition to the tastefully furnished homes, the sum of…
As Kenya faces widespread protests against the government’s finance bill, Nigerian leaders would do well to take heed of the warning signs. The proposed bill, which includes a controversial tax increase, has sparked outrage among Kenyans who feel it is insensitive to their economic struggles. The scenario bears striking similarities to Nigeria’s current situation, where…
The police have confirmed that the bomb detonated by a woman carrying a baby on her back killed eight people and injured 15 others. Converseer reports that on Saturday, 29th June 2024, a female suicide bomber carrying a baby detonated an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at a gathering in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno…
For a long time, a misconception has persisted in Nigeria about the rights of workers, including civil and public servants, to actively participate in politics. Many have believed that once you’re employed by the government, you’re automatically prohibited from actively participating in politics or belonging to a political party. However, this couldn’t be further from…
A female prison officer has become a subject of police investigation after she was filmed having s+x with an inmate inside a cell at Britain’s second-biggest prison, in south London, United Kingdom. The officer was captured in the over four minutes long video performing a l*wd act and having s+x with a prisoner as her…
…While voters rebuked Canada’s ruling party in a Toronto by-election, a protest candidate made history A musician from Montreal has recorded a historic first for Canada, by receiving no votes while standing in a federal election. Felix-Antoine Hamel put his name forward in Toronto-St. Paul, as part of a protest by the Longest Ballot Committee,…
