Arik Air flight from Lagos crash lands in Asaba
BY GODWIN OBI One of Nigeria’s domestic airlines, Arik Air flying from Lagos to Asaba has crash landed at a remote area in the Delta State capital in the South-South. Reports had it that more than 25 passengers boarded the flight around 6pm at the Murtala Mohammed Airport In LagosContinue Reading
Gunmen kill 17 farmers in fresh Plateau State attack, Abduct mother of former Kano State Assembly Speaker
BY GODWIN OBI No fewer than 17 farmers have been reportedly killed in a fresh attack on Ancha village in Miango District, Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, North-Central Nigeria by gunmen suspected to be armed herdsmen. The attack which took place from Tuesday night into the early hoursContinue Reading
NAF Special Forces Rescue 26 Kidnap Victims In Kaduna
Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Special Forces (SF) on Wednesday rescued 26 kidnapped victims while on a fighting patrol along Birnin Gwari-Kaduna Road. NAF spokesman, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet in a statement, said that the rescue operation occurred when the SF came across five abandoned vehicles with their doors ajar nearContinue Reading
Katsina insecurity: Terrorists abduct 11, kill 2 at Katsina diamond processing site in Jibiya LGA
BY GODWIN OBI No fewer than 2 persons have been killed while 5 others injured and 11 abducted when Yan’ tadda terrorists operating in Jibiya Local Government Area, attacked a diamond processing site in Katsina State. The processing site which is located at Bakin Korama Community of Magamar Jibiya wasContinue Reading
Scores feared dead, As Salvation Ministeries Church Building collapses
BY GODWIN OBI A one-story building belonging to Salvation Ministries Church, along Okpanam Road, Asaba, the Delta state capital has collapsed. The building, whose original design was said to have been tempered with, caved in yesterday during a church service, thereby trapping some worshippers, particularly children who were at aContinue Reading
‘Shonekan’s Death Is A Colossal Loss To Nigeria’ – Governors Mourn
BY GODWIN OBI Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun and his Kogi State counterpart, Yahaya Bello have mourned former Nigerian leader, Ernest Shonekan, describing his death as a colossal loss to the nation. Shonekan, the head of the Interim National Government between August 26, 1993, and November 17, 1993, died onContinue Reading
Orji Uzor Kalu, Umahi Declare Interest In 2023 Presidency Race
The race to clinch the All Progressives Congress’ presidential ticket for 2023 became more competitive on Tuesday after Ebonyi State Governor Dave Umahi and Senator Orji Kalu publicly declared their ambitions. Their declarations came barely 24 hours after APC chieftain and former Lagos State Governor, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, indicated hisContinue Reading
Katsina Security: Army debunks claims that Soldiers, miners die over N70 million gold nuggets
BY GODWIN OBI The Nigerian Army has debunked claims by an online newspaper in a story that 2 of its men and 7 illegal miners were killed in a gun duel over a 70 million naira gold nuggets at Magama village in Jibiya Local Government Area of Katsina State. AContinue Reading
Armed Forces Remembrance Day: Osinbajo Charges Nigerians to honour fallen heroes by resisting temptation
BY GODWIN OBI Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo has called on Nigerians to take a stand and challenge evil as a mark of honour for the fallen heroes. Osinbajo made the charge while speaking at the Interdenominational Church service held at the National Christian Centre Abuja as part of activitiesContinue Reading
30 Students, Teacher Regain Freedom In Kebbi After Six Months
BY GODWIN OBI Thirty abducted students of Federal Government College, Birnin Yauri in Kebbi State and a teacher have regained their freedom after spending six months in captivity. Yahaya Sarki, the Special Adviser on Media to Kebbi State Governor, Atiku Bagudu, confirmed the release via a statement issued on Saturday.Continue Reading