BY GODWIN OBI Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has thanked former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (retired) for the role he played in his release from prison. Obasanjo was one of those imprisoned by the regime of the late military dictator, General Sani Abacha over an alleged coup plot toContinue Reading
BY GODWIN OBI Former President Goodluck Jonathan has assured Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, not to be disturbed by the political crisis rocking the state. Jonathan spoke at an event in the Nihi Community in the Etche Local Government Area of the State on Sunday. He explained that Fubara wouldContinue Reading
…Olomu dedicates the awards to his officers and men for their dedicated commitment! BY GODWIN OBI In a dazzling celebration of excellence, the Apapa Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, led by the indomitable Comptroller Babatunde Olomu, was bestowed with three prestigious awards at the illustrious Comptroller General ofContinue Reading
The Controller, Tincan Island Port Command of Nigeria Customs Service, Dera Nnadi receiving his plaque from the CGC, Bashir Adewale Adiniyi ‘MFR’ BY GODWIN OBI In a night filled with celebration and accolades, the Controller of Tincan Island Port, Dera Nnadi, was showered with two glittering honors at the prestigiousContinue Reading
BY EFE MODESTUS, JAMES AKINOLA, MARTINS DURU, CHIGOZIE EZEH There are strong indications that the planned December 1 strike called by the Nigeria Labour Congress may suffer a setback following the declaration by some state chapters of the union that they will not be part of the proposed industrial action.Continue Reading
BY GODWIN OBI The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has ordered an investigation into the boat mishap in Kogi State. Scores of persons were feared dead in the accident that happened on Friday. In response, the IGP “directed the Force Marine Officer to lead a comprehensive investigation intoContinue Reading
BY BIODUN BUSARI, ADA OBI President of the Bini Club of Houston, United States, Lydia Aguebor, speaks with our correspondents on her struggles in search for greener pastures, community leadership in Houston, and why she is scared of returning to Nigeria because of the way her mother died How willContinue Reading
BY GODWIN OBI A Federal High Court in Lagos has dismissed a fundamental rights suit filed by Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju, popularly known as Bobrisky, against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Bobrisky had sought N200 million from the EFCC for “psychotic trauma” and demanded N1 billion from the NationalContinue Reading
BY GODWIN OBI The Seaport Terminal Operators Association of Nigeria has said that the 2006 port concession exercise has better positioned Nigerian ports to compete globally. The Chairman of STOAN, Vicky Haastrup, stated this in a statement when he hosted the Nigerian Ports Consultative Council, led by its Chairman, BolajiContinue Reading
BY GODWIN OBI Comptroller James Ojo of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Ogun I Area Command, Idiroko, has reaffirmed his commitment to disrupting the supply chain of illicit drugs and safeguarding youths, families, and communities. He made the statement on Friday, 22 November 2024, while handing over 6,504 parcels ofContinue Reading