New INEC Chairman, Professor Amupitan BY GODWIN OBI President Bola Tinubu has tasked the newly appointed Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, to ensure transparency, inclusivity, and non-violence in the conduct of the 2027 general elections, stressing that credible polls are the bedrock of democracyContinue Reading
BY GODWIN OBI The National Economic Council (NEC) has announced plans to launch a nationwide crackdown on illegal gold miners as part of a broader strategy to protect Nigeria’s natural resources and boost government revenue. The decision follows the Council’s move to expand the mandate of its Ad-hoc Committee onContinue Reading
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have defeated terrorist attacks on multiple locations across the joint operations area in Borno and Yobe states. The Nigerian Army, in a statement on Thursday, explained that between midnight and 4 a.m., the terrorists launched coordinated assaults on troops’ positions in Dikwa, Mafa, Gajibo,Continue Reading
The National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) has raised alarm over the worsening state of federal highways across the country, warning that the bad road network has become a breeding ground for kidnappers and armed robbers. Speaking with Frontline Reporters, the NURTW Chairman, Mr. Francis Arhiyor, lamented that theContinue Reading
In a bold call to action, the Customs Area Controller of Apapa Command, Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, has urged newly promoted Deputy and Assistant Comptrollers to embrace innovation, integrity, and continuous learning as they step into higher leadership roles within the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). Speaking at the opening of aContinue Reading
The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Mr. Arsenio Dominguez, has commended Nigeria for strengthening its maritime administration and advancing the effective implementation of IMO instruments. In a letter dated October 9, 2025, and addressed to the NIMASA DG/CEO,Mr. Dominguez lauded the efforts of the Nigerian Maritime Administration andContinue Reading
BY GODWIN OBI In a bold move to reposition Nigeria’s maritime industry for greater efficiency and impact, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has announced the strategic redeployment of 56 management staff across key departments. The shake-up, approved by the Director General, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, is designed toContinue Reading
BY GODWIN OBI A powerful wave of protests calling for the release of detained IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu swept across Abuja and the South-East on Monday, crippling commercial activities, grounding transport, and drawing massive security deployments in the nation’s capital. The demonstrations—organised by activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore,Continue Reading
Dr. Mohammed Bello Shehu BY GODWIN OBI In a bold push to plug fiscal leakages and boost inflows into the Federation Account, the Federal Government has launched a sweeping nationwide revenue recovery drive, inaugurating over 50 consultants to trace and recover unremitted funds across key sectors of the economy. TheContinue Reading
A dramatic scene unfolded in Abuja on Monday as police fired tear gas to disperse protesters demanding the release of detained IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu — a move authorities later defended as necessary to safeguard national assets and maintain public order. The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Benjamin Hundeyin, addressingContinue Reading