By Joe Udo MINNA (CONVERSEER) – A Deputy Superintendent of Police, DSP Isah Abdullahi, attached to the armoury of 12 Police Mobile Force in Minna, Niger State capital, has allegedly committed suicide after suspicion of being involved in illegal dealing of arms and ammunition. The spokesperson for the Niger State Police Command, SP Wasiu Abiodun,…
By Joe Udo LAGOS (CONVERSEER) – Nigerian billionaire, Abdul Samad Rabiu, founder and chairman of BUA Group (the owners of BUA cement), and the second richest man in Nigeria, is once again drawing attention for how he treats the people behind his businesses. This time, the focus is on a N30 billion ($20.7 million) cash…
By Joe Udo SOKOTO (CONVERSEER) – Bandits have launched an attack on Garin Idi Village in Sobon Birni District, Sokoto State, leaving one person dead, according to the State Police Command. According to Zagazola Makama, the incident occurred on 18 December 18 at about 9:40 PM, when a large group of heavily armed bandits launched…
Nigeria’s first Female Ambassador: Mrs Elizabeth Ogbon-Day (Born December 29, 1949; Died May 6, 2012). By Frank Ulom (CONVERSEER) – The first child in a family of twelve children, she was born on Thursday, December 29, 1949, to His Royal Majesty, The Ohworode (King) of Olomu Kingdom, Ogbon Ogoni-Oghoro I and Chief (Mrs) Alice Ogbon,…
By Frank Ulom (CONVERSEER) – Rear Admiral Itunu Hotonu’s dream was to join the services of the Nigerian Army. But when she applied, she was told bluntly that the Army had no place for women in its engineering corps. She was heartbroken. Saddened by the unexpected turn of events, she spent the following days brooding…
