University strike: ASUU, SSANU NASU resume talks with FG
BY GODWIN OBI Workers Unions in Nigerian Universities Say they have resumed talks with the Federal government renegotiation team on 2009 FGN/University based unions Agreement. The group comprising the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU and the Non-Academic Staff Union of EducationalContinue Reading
Buhari Hails Pope’s Appointment Of Bishop Okpaleke As Cardinal
BY GODWIN OBI President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday hailed the appointment of Bishop Peter Okpaleke of Ekwulobia Diocese on his appointment as a Cardinal by Pope Francis. Three days ago, Pope Francis announced Bishop Okpaleke’s appointment as well as 20 new cardinals to be created for the church on AugustContinue Reading
Atiku Gets Certificate Of Return, Says PDP Will Rescue Nigeria From APC ‘Misrule’
BY GODWIN 0BI Atiku Abubakar has received his certificate of return as the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), calling on party members to work together in their mission to rescue Nigeria from the “misrule” of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The former vice president said this onContinue Reading
Ex-Chief Judge Peter Umeadi Wins APGA Presidential Ticket
BY GODWIN OBI A former Chief Judge of Anambra State, Retired Justice Peter Umeadi, has emerged as the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). Justice Umeadi who is the sole presidential aspirant of APGA was declared the winner of the primary election of the party on Wednesday.Continue Reading
Okorocha Beats Deadline, Arrives For APC Presidential Screening
BY GODWIN OBI Former Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha has arrived at the venue of the All Progressives Congress’ presidential screening in Abuja. Mr Okorocha had been in danger of missing the two-day exercise after he was arrested and detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission last week Tuesday.Continue Reading
Anxiety As Lagos Okada Ban Takes Effect From Today, Government Calls For Calm
BY GODWIN OBI The Lagos State Government will on today (Wednesday) commence an enforcement of its ban on commercial motorcycles, also known as Okada, in six local local governments. The local governments include Ikeja, Surulere, Eti-Osa, Lagos Mainland, Lagos Island, and Apapa, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced the ban on MayContinue Reading
Osinbajo, Lawan, Fayemi . . . APC Continues Screening Of Presidential Aspirants
BY GODWIN OBI The All Progressives Congress on Tuesday continued the screening of its presidential aspirants. Twelve of the aspirants had been screened on Monday, including former Lagos State Governor Bola Ahmed Tinubu and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi. Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Dimeji Bankole wasContinue Reading
MARITIME SECURITY: NNS KAA WILL STRENGTHEN OUR SECURITY ARCHITECTURE—JAMOH.
BY GODWIN OBI The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Dr. Bashir Jamoh said the arrival of Nigerian Naval Ship NNS KADA will greatly enhance security in the Nigerian maritime domain, and commended the Chief of Naval Staff Vice Admiral AZ Gambo for this achievement. Dr Jamoh whoContinue Reading
Gunmen Kill Lecturer, Abduct Two Of His Daughters
Gunmen Kill Lecturer, Abduct Two Of His Daughters BY GODWIN OBI Gunmen have killed a lecturer, a Zakari Kigbu who before his demise worked with the Isa Mustapha Agwai Polytechnic, Lafia in Nasarawa state. The gunmen also abducted two of his daughters during the attack. The Police Public Relations Officer,Continue Reading
An Affront’: Southern, Middle Belt Leaders Blast PDP Over Atiku’s Victory
BY GODWIN OBI Leaders in the southern and central regions of the country under the auspices of the Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum (SMBLF) have faulted the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for electing a northern presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections. They described the outcome of the exerciseContinue Reading