How We Used Technology To End Corruption, Boost Food Security In Nigeria – Adesina
BY GODWIN OBI The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, on Wednesday, emphasised the importance of technology, recalling its deployment during his tenure as Nigeria’s Agriculture Minister. Adesina served as Minister under the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan from 2011-2015. Shortly after, he emerged as theContinue Reading
FG will honour agreement with ASUU, Buhari tells CAN, Sultan
BY GODWIN OBI The Federal Government will honour promises made to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to prevent disruptive strikes, encourage uninterrupted academic programmes and improve funding of educational institutions. This is according to President Muhammadu Buhari who gave the assurance on Tuesday at the presidential villa, AbujaContinue Reading
Gunmen Abduct 29 Villagers In Katsina – Police
BY GODWIN OBI A total of 29 people were abducted by bandits who invaded Ruwan-Godiya village, police authorities in Katsina State have said. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Gambo Isah, confirmed the figure to Frontline Reporters on Tuesday. Ruwan-Godiya came under an attack on Sunday evening byContinue Reading
Tambuwal Declares Intention To Run For Presidency In 2023
BY GODWIN OBI Sokoto Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, on Monday declared his intention to contest for President in 2023 under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The former Speaker of the House of Representatives made the announcement in Sokoto after a stakeholders’ meeting. Tambuwal explained that his decision was based on callsContinue Reading
Over 12 Persons Killed As Gunmen Attack Repentant Bandits In Katsina
BY GODWIN OBI Over 12 persons were killed after a group of gunmen attacked repentant bandits in Illela village, Safana Local Government Area of Katsina State. Residents who fled the village to the neighboring communities including Dutsin-ma and Ƙankara told our reporter on Monday that the gunmen attacked them inContinue Reading
NASS Transmits Re-Amended Electoral Bill To Buhari For Assent
BY GODWIN OBI A combination of photos of President Muhammadu Buhari and the National Assembly complex in Abuja. The National Assembly has transmitted the re-amended Electoral Act Amendment Bill to President Muhammadu Buhari for assent. President Buhari’s Senior Special Assistant on NASS Matters (Senate), Senator Babajide Omoworare, disclosed this inContinue Reading
Soldier Killed, Two Others Injured As Gunmen Ambush Troops In Rivers
BY GODWIN OBIA soldier has been killed and two others injured as gunmen attacked troops in Rivers State. The incident happened in the early hours of Sunday at the boundary bridge between the Asari-Toru Local Government Area in the Kalabari region and the Emohua Local Government Area of the state.Continue Reading
Bandits Kill 11 In Fresh Kaduna Attack
BY GODWIN OBI No fewer than 11 people have been killed during an attack by suspected bandits at Kurmin Masara community in Zango Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday when the attackers were said to have stormed the community whileContinue Reading
NJOKU, CRFFN VICE CHAIRMAN BERATES MARITIME JOURNALISTS OVER ANLCA POLITICS
BY GODWIN OBI A frontline freight forwarder and Vice Chairman of the Council for Regulation of Freight Forwarders in Nigeria (CRFFN), Chief Henry Njoku has cautioned maritime journalists to always uphold the ethics of journalism profession when presenting their reports. Chief Njoku who is also one of the patrons ofContinue Reading
Arewa Youths Ask Okonjo-Iweala, Dangote, Otedola, Others To Join 2023 Presidential Race
BY GODWIN OBI Arewa Youths Ask Okonjo-Iweala, Dangote, Otedola, Others To Join 2023 Presidential Race Northern youths under the aegis of the Arewa Youth Assembly have called on successful entrepreneurs in various sectors of the private economy to join the 2023 presidential race. The group is a statement urged theContinue Reading