Gunmen Invade Chibok Community
BY GODWIN OBI Gunmen have reportedly attacked Kautikari, a local ward in Chibok local government of Borno State. Local officials in Chibok, who spoke to the press in anonymity, confirmed that gunshots were heard around Kautikari at about 6:00 pm on Tuesday. According to the eyewitnesses, the sounds continued for almostContinue Reading
Peter Obi Links Insecurity To Nigeria’s Failure To Invest In Human Capacity Building
BY GODWIN OBI Former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi says banditry attacks and other insecurity challenges across the country are a form of revenge on Nigeria for neglecting to invest in human capacity building for several years. Peter Obi who is a Presidential Aspirant of the Peoples Democratic PartyContinue Reading
Obi has Matchless passion to build better Nigeria — Rivers PDP Chairman
… As Obi praises Wike for infrastructural development of Rivers BY GODWIN OBI The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State, Amb. Desmond Akawor has praised former Governor Peter Obi for his undying passion to build a better Nigeria while describing him as one who truly understandsContinue Reading
ANTI-PIRACY WAR: NIGERIA TO HOST GULF OF GUINEA MARITIME SECURITY CONFERENCE.
BY GODWIN OBI The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA as the lead Agency under the Ministry of Transportation and the Nigerian Navy in partnership with the Inter-Regional Coordination Centre ICC Yaoundé have concluded arrangements to host the fifth plenary of the Gulf of Guinea Maritime Collaboration Forum forContinue Reading
Buhari to brief Families of persons abducted during Abuja-Kaduna train attack on rescue efforts
BY GODWIN OBI President Muhammadu Buhari says the military is doing everything to ensure a safe return of those abducted during the terrorist attack on the Abuja-Kaduna passenger train. The President has therefore directed the management of Nigerian Railway Corporation, NRC to immediately set up a situation room for coordinationContinue Reading
Governors Seek Prayer For Security, Unity At Eid-El-Fitri
BY GODWIN OBI Governors across the country have congratulated the people in their respective states, especially the Muslims on the occasion of the Eid-El-Fitr which signals the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. As Muslim faithful in Nigeria join their counterparts around the world in celebration, this year’s Eid-El-FitrContinue Reading
Mother And Child, Six Others Killed In Lagos Building Collapse, As Buhari Condoles With Victims
BY GODWIN OBI President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the families of those who died, sustained injuries, and were affected by the building collapse in the Ebute Metta area of Lagos State. With search and rescue ongoing at the site, he prayed for divine assistance in the operations and wishedContinue Reading
NDLEA Intercepts N1.1 Billion Travellers Cheques,10.89KG Cocaine At Lagos Airport
NDLEA BY GODWIN OBI Travellers’ cheques in different foreign currencies with a total value of One Billion, One Hundred and Fifty Seven Million, Six Hundred and Seventy Thousand, Four Hundred and Sixty Nine Naira and Ninety Two Kobo (N1,157, 670,469.92) have been intercepted at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, LagosContinue Reading
Sallah: Buhari Promises To Free Nigeria From Terrorists Attacks
BY GODWIN OBI President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Muslims on the Eid Mubarak celebrations, reiterating his administration’s commitment to tackling terrorism in the country. Buhari in a statement on Sunday by his spokesman, Garba Shehu, said the final victory against Boko Haram/Islamic State of West Africa Province is within sight.Continue Reading
Afenifere Re-Echoes Call For South-East Presidency
BY GODWIN OBI The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, has re-echoed calls for the presidential seat to be zoned to the South-East region of the country, insisting its stance is based on morality. The leader of the group, Ayo Adebanjo, said this on Sunday in Ogun State, explaining that the regionContinue Reading