Lagos, Nigeria – The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has expressed deep concern over the arrest of prominent lawyer and activist Dele Farotimi on allegations of libel, alongside reports of the invasion of his law firm and harassment of its lawyers and staff. The association described these actions as a disturbing violation of the rule of…
Bakassi, Nigeria – The third edition of the Bakassi International Fish Festival began with a symbolic friendly football match between Nigeria and Cameroon, setting the tone for a celebration of unity, culture, and collaboration. The match, held at Ikang Football Field in Ikang Town, Bakassi LGA of Cross River State, brought together young talents from…
Abuja, Nigeria – Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie, on Monday, December 2, 2024, gave a ruling on a final forfeiture of an estate in Abuja measuring 150,500 square metres and containing 753 Units of duplexes and other apartments. Converseer reports that this is the single largest asset recovery by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) since…
Calabar, Nigeria – The Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar (UNICAL), Prof. Florence Obi, has completed five abandoned TETFund projects in the institution within one year – from December 1, 2023, to December 1, 2024. These projects include: Completion of abandoned Pharmaceutical and Medical Pharmacy Building Completion of abandoned Pharmacy Administrative Building Completion of…
Bakassi, Cross River State – The wife of the Governor, Rev. Mrs Eyoanwan Otu, will be attending the 2024 Bakassi International Fish Festival. The festival, holding on the 4th to 6th of December, will have Her Excellency as the Special Guest of Honour. The venue for the festival, which is in its 3rd edition, is…
