FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike BY GODWIN OBI Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Abuja, Nyesom Wike has relieved about heads of 21 parastatals, agencies and government establishments of their appointments with immediate effect. Those affected are the Group Managing Director of the Abuja Investment Company; Managing Directors of Abuja MarketsContinue Reading

BY GODWIN OBI The Nigerian Air Force has bombed camps housing members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its paramilitary wing,  Eastern Security Network (ESN) Air Force spokesman Gabriel Gabkwet, in a statement on Wednesday, said several strikes were carried out on Tuesday at separate locations ofContinue Reading

Senate President, Godswill Akpabio has said poverty, insecurity, and public agitation for good governance were rising in the country. Akpabio, who spoke when he welcomed lawmakers back from their annual recess which commenced in early August, called on senators to close ranks and work for the good of the country.Continue Reading

•Mobilises for protests, street rallies, vow to ground nation BY GODWIN OBI Organised Labour, comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), have issued directives to their members and affiliate bodies to commence indefinite nationwide strike on Tuesday, October 3 over Federal Government’s delay to addressContinue Reading

BY GODWIN OBI The Federal Government has recorded 11,587 suspected cases of diphtheria in the country with 7,202 confirmed cases from 105 local government areas (LGAs) in 18 states, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). This was disclosed on Monday in an update on the diphtheria outbreak published by theContinue Reading

File image of an explosion. BY GODWIN OBI Explosion at an illegal fuel depot in Cotonou, the Republic of Benin, has killed 34 people. A government official confirmed the incident to newsmen today, Saturday. The government official said no fewer than 34 people were killed when a contraband fuel dumpContinue Reading