Nigeria is the only country where people run businesses without checks and balances or anything like that.

It's so appalling to even know that nothing will be done.

In fact, the government will even award the company. Meanwhile, they are operating in a free trade zone.

An investigative journalist known for his reputation of digging out facts on unprecedented occasions has revealed that the Nigerian Army were not on a peace mission to Okuama community in Delta State as claimed by the authorities.

The journalist known by the pseudo name on X (formerly Twitter) as 99% OPPRESSED (@PIDOMNIGERIA) further alleged that the soldiers went to Okuama to deal with the people of the community.

"Nigerian Army @HQNigerianArmy stop pretending and lying to Nigerians just to garner sympathy to justify your actions at Okuama. You were not on a mission to make peace in that community before the attack on your personnel. You went there to deal with the people of the community, after an order from above. But unknown to you, militants from the community were prepared as well. This is not the first time you guys have attacked that community.

"As of this morning, the Nigerian Army has deployed 4 Hilux and trucks from Abuja with soldiers fully armed, heading to Okuama via Nasarawa state for reprisal.

"My advice to you is to stop being biased political tools of politicians in disputes. Secondly, go after those who killed your soldiers. Innocent people shouldn't suffer over the actions of a few. R.I.P. to the fallen soldiers. My condolence goes to their families," the Journalist posted on X.

The Journalist also claimed that the soldiers went to the community to forcefully arrest three High Chiefs, adding that the soldiers opened fire after the community resisted the arrest of their chiefs, injuring over 500 of them, and killing many - including old, women and children.

The Journalist further alleged that the slain soldiers were not killed in Okuama but inside Forcados River, very far away from the community.

CONVERSEER reports that 14 Military Personnel, including Commanding Officer, two Majors, one Captain and 12 Soldiers, were killed on 14 March 2024, following the aftermath of the communal crisis between the Okuama and Okoloba communities, both in Delta State.

Source:
https://converseer.com/5847/slain-soldiers-in-delta-were-not-on-peace-mission-but-to-deal-with-community-journalist-alleged/

A 33-year-old United States woman, Jessica Woods, has been arrested for attempting to sell her 18-month-old baby for $500 in Florida.

CONVERSEER learned that Woods was arrested by the Palatka Police in Florida, after abandoning the baby to the person she wanted selling to, who declined buying her.

According to the Palatka Police Department, Woods loitered outside a local business with her 18-month-old daughter on 5 March 2024.

She reportedly continued to do so for a few days.

The Police said an anonymous employee of the business noticed Woods frequenting the area and asked her if she needed any help, but she declined the assistance.

Instead, Woods allegedly offered to sell her toddler to the individual for $500, but the person declined.

Woods reportedly walked away and left her daughter outside the business.

According to The Paradise News, the individual brought the child into the police department and provided information regarding the incident.

Police and the department's victim advocate cared for the 18-month-old until the Department of Children and Families took custody of her. She has been placed in foster care.

Police detectives obtained a warrant for Woods' arrest on charges of child abuse, child neglect, and abandonment of a child.

Officials apprehended Woods on 7 March 2024, and she was booked into the Putnam County Jail.

https://converseer.com/5441/us-woman-arrested-for-attempting-to-sell-18-month-old-baby-for-500/

A 15-year-old black girl has been arrested after hitting a white girl’s head against the pavement near Hazelwood East High School in St. Louis, Missouri, United States.

St. Louis County Police Department spokeswoman, Vera Clay said the teen was arrested on assault charges.

The girl who was beaten is listed in critical condition with a severe head injury.

Hazelwood School District on Monday made the following statement:

“It is a tragedy anytime children are hurt. Bullying and fighting in the community is an issue for which we all need to take ownership and work towards a resolution for the sake of our children.

“The Hazelwood School District offers our sincerest condolences to everyone involved and will offer additional emotional support from our support and crisis team to those in need.

"We look forward to continuing to partner with our community for the sake of our children. Please be kind and respectful of the families involved during this difficult time and pledge to help work toward the betterment of our entire community.”

Source:
https://converseer.com/5365/15-year-old-black-girl-arrested-for-beating-white-girl-in-school-in-st-louis/

The Governor of Cross River, Senator Bassey Otu, has appointed Comrade Nsa Gill, Chairman of the Nigerian Union of Journalists, NUJ, Cross River State Council as his new Chief Press Secretary, CPS.

Gill's appointment was contained in a press release signed by Prof. Anthony Owan-Enoh, Secretary to the State Government, SSG, on Monday, 11 March 2024, with reference number: Our Ref: SSG/GSA/102/Vol.VI/333.

CONVERSEER reports that Gill replaced Mr Emmanuel Ogbeche appointed last year as the CPS.

The Governor, on the other hand, reappointed Ogbeche as Special Adviser on Media (Abuja).

"The appointments and confirmations are with immediate effect," the press release stated.

Adding, "His Excellency heartily congratulates the new Appointees and wishes them success in their new portfolios."

Source:
https://converseer.com/5331/governor-otu-appoints-nuj-chairman-as-chief-press-secretary/

As the already impoverished nation of Haiti descends into deeper chaos and anarchy of historic proportions, the question on everyone’s lips is, “What is going on?!”

Haiti is a Caribbean nation located in the Greater Antilles archipelago. The nation shares the island of Hispaniola with a counterpart Caribbean nation of the Dominican Republic. Haiti sits on about 27,560 sq km of land, about 190 sq km of water and has a population of about 10.8 million inhabitants.

Now, let’s cut to the chase. It’s a long story but let’s start from the timeline of the immediate past president of Haiti, Jovenel Moise who was assassinated on July 7, 2021. Prior to his assassination, a few interesting events unfolded in Haiti. In March of 2021, a Tweet originating from the Foreign Ministry of the Russian Federation stated that Haiti was entering a new period of “political instability and the largest ever social and economic crisis.” The Tweet further emphasised, “Russia is ready to help Haitians restore political stability, maintain internal security and train personnel.”

Three months later, in June of 2021, Haitian President Jovenel Moïse welcomed the Russian Federation’s newest and third ambassador to Haiti, Sergey Melik-Bagdasarov. In a June 2 announcement on Twitter, Moïse said the two “discussed the prospects for strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries,” (which essentially implied Haiti had opened its doors wide for Russian military interventions and personnel training on multiple levels. But things were still at the incubation stages.)

A month after the historic, open display of partnership with Russia, Moïse was dead, shot 12 times in his private bedroom in the hills above Port-au-Prince after a group of Haitian Americans, Haitian nationals and former Colombian soldiers failed to kidnap him two weeks earlier when he returned from an overseas trip to Turkey, where it is believed he had met with Russians to evade the prying eyes of the west, especially the USA.

When the news of his death broke, the nation was thrown into mourning. Protests broke out everywhere, with Haitians accusing the imperialist forces (chief of which is the U.S.) of brutally assassinating their president. Gang warfare escalated and insecurity in Haiti degenerated beyond control. Amidst all the confusion and protests in much of Haiti over the brutal assassination of Moise, American President Joe Biden was quick to throw his weight behind a quick replacement for Moise in the person of Prime Minister Ariel Henry who filled the void. So, a Russian-leaning Moise was assassinated and a Biden-supported Ariel was immediately railroaded to power, to replace him amidst protests - just for the records.

The choice of Ariel and the fact that he has been supported by the U.S. president to quickly replace Moise at a time that no one has been able to explain what happened to Moise further infuriated Haitians who already seem to have developed a deep-seated hatred towards the USA, whom they believe is at the centre of nearly all the political, social and economic woes of Haiti.

Protests across Haiti quickly took a turn for the worst and then something that hadn’t happened before happened: Haitian protesters were seen in their numbers waving Russian flags! According to a news article in the Haitian publication, AyiboPost, as recently as 18 October 2022, an author, Boaz Anglade, asserts that an undercurrent of pro-Russian sentiment in Haiti already existed prior to the current crises, but that recent events have made it far more widespread than previously. Anglade states that there has always been a fringe segment of Haitian society that has idolised leaders and nations whom they perceive as defying US imperialism, but that this fringe had previously been limited to self-described socialists and socially-conscious university students.

Read full story at:
https://converseer.com/5323/anarchy-in-haiti-the-whole-story/

Science will say a woman at 50 has reached her menopause and can never give birth but 68-year-old Alhaja Kehinde Sofiat Adekunli defied science as she gave birth for the first time.

CONVERSEER learned that Alh. Adekunli gave birth to a bouncing baby boy at the Iya Mayowa Hospital, Olomore, Ogun State.

Mrs Adekunli's joy was spread by Hon. Kafayat Afolake, APC ward exco in Abeokuta South Local Government, on Sunday morning.

According to reports, the 68-year-old woman has been experiencing infertility for years.

Speaking with newsmen, Mrs Adekunli thanked God for the bundle of joy, adding that she and her husband had been optimistic that God would give them a child.

Her words: "When someone is looking for the fruit of the womb, the person will be moving from one hospital or gynaecologist to another, undergoing a series of gynaecological investigations and treatments."

She said that all through the years she was looking for a child, she had strong faith in God.

Source:
https://converseer.com/5306/68-year-old-woman-gives-birth-for-the-first-time/

Veteran R&B and Pop singer, 2Baba (formerly 2Face Idibia) has said there would have been no Nigerian Music Industry without the likes of Eedris Abdulkareem, Eddie Remedy and Tony Tetuila.

2Baba, whose African Queen put Nigerian Music Industry in the globe stated this recently in an interview.

In his words, the multi-award-winning singer said, "All I know, without REMEDIES, there won't be the Nigerian music industry of today.

"Before Remedies, Nigerians were only singing Reggae (RAS KIMONO, MANDATORS, EVI EDNA, ORITS WILIKI, etc) or we were singing Highlife (OLIVER D COK, BRIGHT CHIMEZIE, etc) or Juju Music (SIR SHINA PETERS, PASUMA WONDER, KOLINTON, BARRISTER, SALAWA ABENI, etc). These were Nigerian kinds of music, and then we listened to American Hip-hop, rap, RnB, etc.

"But all kudos to KENNIS MUSIC and REMEDIES, for daring into the Nigerian hip-hop that was widely accepted by Nigerians. Then PLANTATION BOYS copy suit.

"Many of you were small children and didn't know of this truth.

"Without EEDRIS ABDULKARIM, EDDIE REMEDY and TONY TETUILA, there would not have been the Nigerian music industry of today.

"Give honour to whom honour is due."

CONVERSEER reports that the Nigerian Music Industry has evolved with time but thanks to people like the likes mentioned above and former President Olusegun Obasanjo who prioritised the playing of Nigerian Music on all Radio Stations and Televisions in the early 2000s.

Source:
https://converseer.com/5276/there-wouldve-been-no-nigerian-music-industry-without-eedris-remedy-tony-tetuila-2baba/

Since the departure of Jose Peseiro after the 2023 African Cup of Nations, AFCON held in Ivory Coast from Jan. - Feb. 2024, where Nigeria won silver, the Super Eagles are now without a coach.

CONVERSEER learned that American-born Nigerian coach, Michael Nsien is reported to be a top contender to lead the 3-time African champions.

The 43-year-old is known for his innovative coaching style and currently coaches the USA U-19 national team.

Nsien holds a US Soccer Pro License, making him the first African-American to achieve this in 2020, as well as a UEFA ‘A’ License.

His successful coaching career includes leading FC Tulsa to two consecutive playoffs in 2020 and 2021 after starting in the youth ranks and eventually becoming head coach.

Source: https://converseer.com/5232/american-born-nigerian-coach-michael-nsien-top-contender-for-super-eagles-job/

Cross River State Commissioner for Health, Dr Henry Egbe Ayuk, has confirmed an outbreak of measles at Navy Primary School and Penniel Primary School, both in Calabar.

Confirming the outbreak in a release signed by himself, the Commissioner also reported other yet-to-be-confirmed cases in Akpabuyo Local Government Area.

"The State Rapid Response Team has been activated and immediately deployed to the affected areas, as reactive vaccination for children is ongoing in the affected LGAs," Dr Ayuk informed.

Commissioner Ayuk also revealed that the State Primary Healthcare Development Agency is intensifying routine immunisation to build up immunity in LGAs where there are no reported cases.

"Measles is a highly contagious infection, especially among unimmunised children. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to respond positively to routine immunisation campaigns for their children.

"Symptoms especially rashes and coughing in children should be reported early to the nearest health facility. Don't engage in self-medication," the Commissioner warned.

https://converseer.com/5204/measles-outbreak-confirmed-in-calabar/

Do a sensitivity test, and go to a Diagnostic Lab instead, after the test, you'll know the exact drug to take and try as much as you can to avoid sex during that time.

The sensitivity will tell if it's sensitive or resistant to certain drugs.

Regards.

Justices Ladiran Akintola, O.A. Lajide, Bayo Taiwo, M.O. Ishola of the Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan and Justice E.O. Osinuga of the Ogun State High Court, Abeokuta have convicted and sentenced fourteen (14) internet fraudsters (popularly referred to as Yahoo Boys) to various jail terms.

They were jailed after pleading guilty to one-count separate charges upon being arraigned by the Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, between 23 February 2024 and 5 March 2024.

The convicts are Olajide Oluwadare Samuel, Emmanuel Victor Oluwasegun, Ajibola Najeeb Ayomide, Adebayo Akinwumi Oluwadamilare, Ayodele Wonderful Samson, Olawunmi OlusolaTaiwo, Akorede Habeeblahi Babatunde, Dasilva Olamide Samson, Oyeneye Jeremiah Abiodun, Kodagbese Emmanuel Aduragbemi, Oyebade Ayomide Olamide, Olarewaju Isaiah Oluwadamilare, Abdulazeez Abdulmalik Ifayemi Ayokun and Khalid Ayomide Hammed.

One of the Charges reads: “That you, Oyeneye Jeremiah Abiodun ‘M’ on or about 5th May 2023, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, fraudulently impersonated by representing yourself to be a white woman by the name Janet Katty from United States of America, through your email address (janetkatty032@gmail.com) to one Necib Akbay, with intent to gain advantage for yourself and thereby committed an offence of personation contrary to Section 484 of the Criminal Code Law Cap 38 Laws of Oyo State, 2000.”

The convicts pleaded “guilty” when their charges were read to them.

Consequent upon their guilty pleas, prosecution counsels, Modupe Akinkoye, Abdulrasheed Suleiman, Shamsuddeen Bashir and Umar Abiso reviewed the facts of the cases and urged the courts to convict and sentence the defendants as charged.

After listening to the counsels, Justice Taiwo convicted and sentenced Samson, Taiwo, Babatunde, Olamide Samson, Olamide and Ayokun to six months of community service each and Oluwadamilare to three months of community service.

He also ordered Samson, Taiwo, Babatunde, Olamide Samson, Olamide and Ayokun to pay the sum of N100,000.00 (One Hundred Thousand Naira) fine each, alongside their jail terms and “refusal to pay the N100,000.00K fine and restitute their victims within four weeks from the judgment date or their six months community service be converted to two years imprisonment each”.

Furthermore, Justice Akintola convicted and sentenced Aduragbemi to one-year imprisonment or One Hundred Thousand Naira (N100,000.00) fine, Oluwasegun to six months community service or N50,000.00 (Fifty Thousand Naira) fine, while Abiodun was convicted and ordered to pay N50,000.00 (Fifty Thousand Naira) fine.

Also, Justice Lajide convicted and sentenced Ayomide to N750,000.00 (Seven Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira) fine and Akinwumi Oluwadamilare bagged six months of community service and N700,000.00 (Seven Hundred Thousand Naira) fine respectively.

Justice Osinuga convicted Samuel but discharged him without a sentence while Justice Ishola convicted and sentenced Hammed to six months of community service.

The convicts were all ordered to restitute their various victims and forfeit all items recovered from them to the Federal Government of Nigeria.

They all bagged their imprisonment when they were arrested at various locations by operatives of the Ibadan Zonal Command of the EFCC. They were subsequently charged to court and convicted.

https://converseer.com/5197/courts-jail-14-yahoo-boys-in-oyo-ogun/

Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has appointed 38 Special Advisers and Senior Special Advisers.

According to a press release with reference number: "Our Ref: GO/PRESS/012/VOL.IV/43" signed by Mr Emmanuel Ogbeche, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor on Tuesday, 5 March 2024, the appointment is with immediate effect.

Out of the 38, four are senior special advisers, one economic adviser, one Laiason officer and 32 special advisers.

See the full list of the 38 Special Advisers below:

1. Rt. Hon. Dr Jake Otu Enyia - Senior Special Adviser on Political Affairs

2. Barr. Utum Eteng - Senior Special Adviser on Legal

3. Rt. Hon. Nelson Ofem - Senior Special Adviser on Local Government Affairs

4. Prof. John Shiyam - Senior Special Adviser on Agriculture

5. Prof. Peter Oti - Economic Adviser to the Governor

6. Mrs. Uduak Spencer Efem - Special Adviser on Nursing Education

7. Mrs Torita Odey - Special Adviser on Women Mobilisation & Development

8. Nkoyo Otu - Special Adviser on Inter-Party on Women Affairs

9. Mr Joseph Abbor - Special Adviser on Solid Minerals

10. Otuekong (Sir) Francis A. Edet - Special Adviser on Chieftaincy Affairs

11. Dr Inyang Asibong - Special Adviser on Gender Mainstreaming

12. Mrs Sarah Archibong - Special Adviser on Liaison (Abuja)

13. Hon. Chris Mbu Ogar - Special Adviser on National Assembly Matters

14. Hon. Esther Bepeh - Special Adviser Liaison (Lagos)

15. Capt. Otu Ita Otu - Special Adviser on Marine Services

16. Engr. (Dr) Egbe Jerome - Special Adviser on Public Utilities

17. Mazi Okechukwu Maduekwe - Special Adviser on Non-Indigenes

18. Mr Awatt Caleb - Special Adviser on Local Content

19. Mr Ugba Murphy - Special Adviser on Skills Acquisition

20. Mr Ekanem Ekpenyong - Special Adviser on Sports Development

21. Apostle Frank Umo - Special Adviser on Religious Matters

22. Mr Gabriel Abegim Adah - Special Adviser on Finance and Supply

23. Rt. Hon. Cynthia Nkasi - Liaison Officer, Cross River State House of Assembly

24. Mr Philip Obin - Special Adviser on Digital Economy

25. Mr Ekanem Ekpo Nya - Special Adviser on Social Housing

26. Mr Ken Aklah - Special Adviser on Power

27. Rt. Hon. Prince Okon Ephraim - Special Adviser on Transport

28. Mr Morphy Raphael Adoga - Special Adviser on Project Monitoring and Evaluation

29. Mr Bassey Ita Edet - Special Adviser on Tolls Collection

3 Comrade Dan Obo - Special Adviser on Youth Mobilisation

31. Hon. Ada Charles Egwu - Special Adviser on Community Relations

32. Barr. Gilbert Agbor - Special Adviser on Asset Management and Recovery

33. Mr Sunday Michael - Special Adviser on Obudu Ranch Resort

34. Dr (Mrs) Affionh Ubaja - Special Adviser on Education

35. Mr Ukpong Umo - Special Adviser on Oil and Gas

36. Rt. Hon. (Dr) Ekpo Ekpo Bassey - Special Adviser on Health

37. Hon. Peter Egba - Special Adviser on Industries

38. Linus Obogo Special Adviser on Media and Publicity

https://converseer.com/5058/governor-otu-appoints-38-special-advisers-senior-special-advisers/

A repeat of Mount Zion by Inyang Edem and Nyahasang viewing centre almost happened in Calabar, Cross River State, following the surge of a high-tension wire last week.

The incident, CONVERSEER learned happened on Saturday, 2 March 2024, at Chamley by White House.

An anonymous source who sent the video to our newsroom said the incident happened close to the big gutter that is currently undergoing rehabilitation.

According to the sender, it took the bravery of some men to save the two people who got sucked and were almost electrocuted.

The sender also decried, "I keep thinking about the low-hanging electric cables at Bedwell (Effio-Ete Shopping Complex stretch). I pray something should be done to take some further up - for safety reasons."

According to the video, one man was trapped in front of his shop while the other was left hanging by the edge of a demarcation shaking until some brave men scouted for dead woods and pulled them out while the electric surge continued.

Some of the high-tension electric cables fell on the roof and the ground, burning in high flames.

A source who escaped Mount Zion by Inyang Edem's electrocution said that he doesn't wish for anyone to experience electrocution.

Added, "I don't want to remember the Mount Zion by Inyang Edem incident which I escaped years back, talkless of the Nyahasang viewing centre where football fans were watching Manchester United Europa League match. I can never wish for such a thing to happen to anyone."

"Seeing this Chamley incident brings back memories and I thank God they survived. Thanks to the men who summoned the courage as well."


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9XbuEynaQE?si=zW357wzSIZUERbTx

CONVERSEER couldn't ascertain the cause of the incident but reported that it took a long time before the PHED turned off the light - that was after much damage had been done.

https://converseer.com/5025/high-tension-nearly-killed-two-in-calabar-video/

March is the month for one of the world's greatest footballers, Cristiano Ronaldo, as he is set to marry the mother of some of his kids, Georgina Rodríguez, whom he has dated for 8 years.

According to a wedding card spotted by CONVERSEER, the duo are getting married in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, 5 March 2024.

The time for the wedding is 7pm.

The announcement was made by Georgina on her verified and official Instagram account story on Sunday evening at about 5pm.

CONVERSEER reports that Ronaldo and Georgina have been partners since 2016.

They have three children together, one (male of mixed twins) of whom died in childbirth in 2022.

Ronaldo is regarded by many as the Greatest of all time (GOAT) with over 850 goals. He has won five Ballon d'Or awards, a record three UEFA Men's Player of the Year Awards, and four European Golden Shoes, the most by a European player. He has won 33 trophies in his career, including seven league titles, five UEFA Champions Leagues, the UEFA European Championship and the UEFA Nations League. He is currently playing for Saudi side, Al Nassr. He previously played for Sporting CP, Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus.

https://converseer.com/4983/ronaldo-getting-married-to-partner-after-dating-for-8-years-with-kids/