Alleged “Fake Bishops” show up for Tinubu’s unveiling of Shettima as running mate
BY GODWIN OBI A major talking point on Wednesday at the unveiling of former Governor of Borno State, Kashim Shettima as the Vice Presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, in 2023 was the arrival of some persons dressed in Christian priestly robes. Even with the conspicuous absenceContinue Reading
ASUU Strike: Ngige Cause of prolonged ASUU Strike – Labour, AS Education Minister Requests Ngige to Hands Off Negotiation – Presidency
GODWIN OBI The Nigerian Labour Congress has accused the Minister of Labour and Productvity, Dr. Chris Ngige of being the brain behind prolonged ASUU strike, even as the Presidency says there was no time President Muhammadu Buhari gave an ultimatum to the Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, to resolve theContinue Reading
Terrorists kill Catholic Priest, others escape
BY GODWIN OBI One of the two abducted priests of the Kafanchan Diocese, Very Reverend Father John Cheitnum has been killed by his abductors, while the other, Reverend Father Donatus Cleopas has escaped from the kidnappers and has reunited with the diocese. This was disclosed in a statement signed byContinue Reading
2023 Elections: Chimamanda Endorses Peter Obi For President
Multiple award-winning author, Chimamanda Adichie, has endorsed the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, ahead of the coming general elections. She gave the endorsement on Tuesday in a statement in which she congratulated the former Anambra State governor who clocked 61 today. In the statement shared on socialContinue Reading
EFCC Extradites FBI Wanted Suspect To US Over Alleged $3.5m Fraud
BY GODWIN OBI A wire fraud suspect, Fatade Olamilekan, has been extradited to the United States for allegedly stealing over $3.5 million worth of equipment in various cities across the country. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, five days after the suspectContinue Reading
2023: Northern youths group removes Shettima as Patron over divisive statement on Obi
BY GODWIN OBI A northern youths group operating under the aegis of Coalition of Arewa Youths for Peace and National Development (COAYPANU),has announced the removal of Alhaji Kashim Shettima,vice presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC,as its patron. The group,in a statement, Sunday, explained that its action wasContinue Reading
NNPC increases petrol pump price to N179/litre
BY GODWIN OBI The Nigerian National Petroleum(NNPC) Limited has approved an upward review in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit(PMS) from N165 per litre to N179 per litre, effective today(Tuesday) NNPC Limited in a notice to fuel marketers directed them to change the petrol price on pumps to theContinue Reading
Signing Of Electoral Act Contributed To My Election Victory – Adeleke
BY GODWIN OBI Osun State Governor-Elect, Ademola Adeleke, says the signing of the Electoral Act contributed to his victory in the just-concluded governorship election in his state. Adeleke had stunned the incumbent governor, Gboyega Oyetola, to win the election, reversing the outcome of a matchup between both men in 2018.Continue Reading
International Maritime Bureau Confirms Piracy Decline In The Gulf of Guinea.
● BIMCO calls for Full deployment of Deep Blue Assets.● Collaboration key to success-Jamoh BY GODWIN OBI The International Maritime Bureau (IMB) in its half-year report of 2022 has lauded the reduction in piracy in the globe and expressed optimism that it is a new dawn for the shipping community globally. ThisContinue Reading
ASUU Strike: NLC holds nationwide protest 26, 27 July 2022
BY GODWIN OBI The Nigeria Labour Congress has directed all State councils Chairpersons and Secretaries to mobilise members for a nationwide ‘get our children back to school protests A letter to the state councils and signed by NLC President, Ayuba Wabba and General Secretary, Emmanuel Ugboaja, said the protest isContinue Reading