BY GODWIN OBI Troops of the Nigerian military have neutralized 18 terrorists and 115 bandits in various operations in the Northeast, Northwest, and North Central regions of the country. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Bernard Onyeuko disclosed this during the bi-weekly media briefing at the Defence HeadquartersContinue Reading
BY GODWIN OBIThe Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Hon. Emmanuel Jime has proposed that a Desk Officer in shipping companies be appointed to aid smooth interface with Shippers’ Council. Jime said this when he led the Agency’s Management on a courtesy visit to CMA CGMContinue Reading
To Set Up Regional Maritime Safety and Security Research Center BY GODWIN OBI The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), has renewed its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), with the World Maritime University, (WMU) Malmo, Sweden. The move is aimed at enhancing capacity development; to grow the Niger ian maritime sector. Speaking shortly after the signing of the MoU virtually,the Director General of theContinue Reading
By Godwin Obi As the fight against criminality intensifies in Benue State, troops of Operation Whirl Stroke, OPWS, has reportedly made a breakthrough when it rescued 8 persons from kidnappers den. The rescued locals who hail from Agasha town in Guma local government area, were kidnapped on their farms byContinue Reading
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says Nigeria needs more rebels who will speak truth to power not minding whose ox is gored. The former president stated this on Saturday while unveiling the autobiography of the Babanla Adinni of Egbaland, Tayo Sowunmi, titled ‘Footprints Of A Rebel’ in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital.Continue Reading
BY GODWIN OBI The trial of the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu resumed on Wednesday at the Federal High Court in Abuja with him wearing his regular Fendi outfit. This is contrary to the order made by Justice Binta Nyako in December 2021 thatContinue Reading
BY GODWIN OBI Legislative aides to federal lawmakers on Monday dragged the Clerk to the National Assembly, Amos Ojo, National Assembly leadership before the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC), over ‘criminal diversion of their budgeted legitimate entitlements. Armed with a damning petition,Continue Reading
Gunmen on Monday kidnapped a priest of the Catholic Church of Kafanchan Diocese, Reverend Father Joseph Shekari. The Priest was abducted from his residence at Ikulu Fari in Chawai village of Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State in the early hours of the day. Although the police authorities andContinue Reading
BY GODWIN OBI Sokoto Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, on Monday declared his intention to contest for President in 2023 under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The former Speaker of the House of Representatives made the announcement in Sokoto after a stakeholders’ meeting. Tambuwal explained that his decision was based on callsContinue Reading
BY GODWIN OBI Over 12 persons were killed after a group of gunmen attacked repentant bandits in Illela village, Safana Local Government Area of Katsina State. Residents who fled the village to the neighboring communities including Dutsin-ma and Ƙankara told our reporter on Monday that the gunmen attacked them inContinue Reading