By Joe Udo RABAT (CONVERSEER) – Morocco’s King Mohammed VI has said African fraternity will prevail following what he described as “deplorable” incidents that marred the closing moments of the Africa Cup of Nations final between Morocco and Senegal. The final was overshadowed by controversy after Senegalese players briefly walked off the pitch in protest…
By Frank Ulom ALGIERS (CONVERSEER) – Algeria’s Senate has called for revisions to a landmark bill declaring France’s 1830–1962 colonisation of Algeria a crime, opening a legislative rift weeks after the lower house unanimously adopted the law. The bill, passed by the National People’s Assembly on December 24, classifies French colonial rule as a crime…
By Joe Udo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The federal government announced on Friday that the United States has committed to delivering outstanding military equipment purchased by Abuja over the past five years. The promised materiel includes drones, helicopters, tactical platforms, spare parts, and support systems. “We want Nigerians to know that this partnership is working,” Information Minister…
By Cletus Asuquo CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – A fire outbreak has razed several shops at Ika Ika along Mbukpa Street in Calabar South Local Government Area of Cross River State, destroying goods worth millions of naira and leaving traders devastated. The incident, which occurred late on Thursday night, was said to have started from the upper…
By Our Reporter YOLA (CONVERSEER) – A High Court No. III presided over by Justice Kaynson Lawanson in Yola, Adamawa State, has sentenced a 39-year-old man, Gambo Goni, to death by hanging or lethal injection for armed robbery. The court convicted Gambo on counts one and two and discharged him on counts three, four and…
