2023 Presidency: PDP Northern Elders Endorse Saraki, Bala Mohammed
BY GODWIN OBI Northern elders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have endorsed Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed and Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki as the consensus candidates of the party. The group made the decision after a meeting with General Ibrahim Babangida on Friday in Minna. Giving the recommendationContinue Reading
Police Declare 12 Wanted Over Killings In Isu-Aniocha, Anambra State
BY GODWIN OBI The Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, announced this in a statement on Friday at the Force Headquarters in Abuja “The police force hereby declares wanted the following 12 persons in connection with a case of conspiracy, murder, armed robbery, an act of terrorism, kidnapping, cultism andContinue Reading
Death Toll In Taraba Bomb Blast Rises To Six As ISWAP Takes Responsibility
BY GODWIN OBI Six persons have been confirmed dead with an unspecified number injured following a bomb explosion that rocked a drinking bar in Mashaya market, Iware Community located in Ardo-Kola Local Government Area of Taraba State. The blast occurred on Tuesday. A visit to the scene of the incidentContinue Reading
Insecurity: State Police Now A Better Option – Obasanjo
BY GODWIN OBI Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has disclosed that amid growing insecurity in the country, the creation of state police would be a better option than community policing. Obasanjo made this disclosure when the leadership of the National Association of Ex-local government chairmen in Nigeria paid him a courtesyContinue Reading
Enough of Attacks On Police Officers In South East – IGP Warns
BY GODWIN OBI The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Usman Baba Alkali has warned against attacks on police officers and facilities in the country, especially in the South East region, saying such would no longer be tolerated by the force. The police boss, who lamented the destruction of the facilities, otherContinue Reading
Pardoning Dariye, Nyame will not derail anti corruption war – Presidency
BY GODWIN OBI The presidency on Wednesday said the recent pardon of two former governors, serving long jail terms and other convicts will not hamper the Federal Government’s anti-corruption war. Last week, the Council of State, chaired by President Muhammadu Buhari met and meeting last week and cleared ex-Plateau StateContinue Reading
You Can’t Spend N200bn On Universities, But Can Spend N4trn On Fuel Subsidy – ASUU Tackles FG
BY GODWIN OBI The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has accused the Federal Government of failing to prioritize the development of university education in the country. ASUU President, Professor Emmanuel Osodeke, made the assertion on Wednesday during an interview. He decried the situation where the government is focusing itsContinue Reading
Presidential, Governorship Aspirants To Pay N100m, N50m For Nomination Forms – APC
BY GODWIN OBI Members willing to participate in the presidential primary election of the All Progressives Congress (APC) are to pay N100 million for the nomination and expression of interest forms. Similarly, the nomination and expression of interest forms for those seeking the party’s ticket to contest the governorship electionContinue Reading
Troops foil Terrorists’ attack on Zamfara Community, recover rustled Cattle
BY GODWIN OBI Troops of Operation Hadarin Daji have foiled what could have been a deadly attack by suspected terrorists on Sabon Gari Area of Bakura Town, in Zamfara State. The troops also neutralized several terrorists, while others escaped into the forest with gunshot wounds. Sources said that the terroristsContinue Reading
2023 Presidency: Why I Support Amaechi – Ndume
BY GODWIN OBI Chairman Senate Committee on Army, Ali Ndume, has declared his support for the presidential bid of the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi. “Yes, that is my project”, he asserted on Channels TV’s Politics Today, when asked if he supports Amaechi. Explaining further, he said: “I started it, I amContinue Reading