Soldiers can resign anytime, 15-year compulsory service policy unconstitutional – Court rules

Soldiers can resign anytime, 15-year compulsory service policy unconstitutional – Court rules

By Joe Udo ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – The National Industrial Court sitting in Abuja has declared unconstitutional the long-standing policy that compels military personnel to serve for a minimum of 15 years before being allowed to resign, stating that soldiers can resign anytime they want. The ruling was delivered on Tuesday, 2nd September 2025, by Justice…

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Governor Okpebholo commissions 300 motorbikes to beef up security

Governor Okpebholo commissions 300 motorbikes to beef up security

By Joe Udo BENIN CITY (CONVERSEER) – Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has commissioned over 300 motorbikes for security agencies operating across the state. The motorcycles, which will be deployed across the three senatorial districts, are expected to enhance security patrols and help operatives access remote and forest areas where criminals often take refuge. The…

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NDDC graduates 300 youths from technical skills training programme

NDDC graduates 300 youths from technical skills training programme

By Nsan Neji PORT HARCOURT (CONVERSEER) – The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has graduated about 300 youths from its two-month Technical Skills Training Programme, organised by the Department of Commercial and Industrial Development. The training focused on pipe fitting, scaffolding, sandblasting/pipe coating, and forklift operations. Speaking at the event on Thursday, Executive Director, Projects,…

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From endangered to accused: The rising conflict between elephants and farmers in Cross River

From endangered to accused: The rising conflict between elephants and farmers in Cross River

By Christian Njoku CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – In the heart of Nigeria’s last remaining rainforests, a growing crisis is unfolding. Once symbols of nature’s Majesty’s, elephants in the Mbe Mountains of Cross River are now seen as threats by local farmers. The reason is their devastating crop raids that are pushing already struggling communities to the…

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