Six people feared dead as illegal gold mine collapses in Cross River State
BY GODWIN OBI The police have confirmed that an illegal gold stone mine has collapsed in Umai community, in Biase Local Government Area of Cross River State in South-South Nigeria. The police however declined to confirm the number of people who lost their lives in the collapse, asking journalists toContinue Reading
Terrorists attack community in Katsina State on border with Niger Republic
BY GODWIN OBI Terrorists operating in the forest area of Jibiya Local Government Area of Katsina State, North-West Nigeria have launched fresh attack on Bugaje village, killing one and injuring 2 others. A local who took told a Frontline Reporters’ correspondent that the attack took place between 6pm and 7.30Continue Reading
Ebonyi Politics: PDP, APC trade tackles over Ebubeagu
BY GODWIN OBI The All Progressives Congress, (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) in Ebonyi State have continued to exchange words over the activities of the State government owned local security outfit, Ebubeagu, and the controversial cyber crime law in the State. While the main opposition party, PDP accusedContinue Reading
President Buhari Sympathises With Onitsha Market Fire Victims
BY GODWIN OBI The President’s message was contained in a statement signed by his spokesperson, Femi Adesina. President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday condoled victims of the fire incident at the Main Market and Relief Market in Onitsha, Anambra State. READ ALSO: Fuel Tanker Explodes, Affects Buildings In Anambra “The President directsContinue Reading
Fuel Tanker Explodes, Affects Buildings In Anambra
BY GODWIN OBI A tanker laden with substance suspected to be Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, has exploded in Anambra State. According to reports, the incident occurred on Friday morning at the Upper Iweka junction of Onitsha – the state’s commercial hub. The South East Zonal CoordinatorContinue Reading
FG’s Deductions From Federation Account For Police Trust Fund Unlawful, Court Rules
The Federal High Court in Abuja has barred the Federal Government from deducting funds from the Federation Account to fund the Nigerian Police force and other agencies not listed in the constitution. Justice Ahmed Mohammed of the Federal High Court on Wednesday declared the deductions as unconstitutional and ordered thatContinue Reading
NNPC wants N3trillion as fuel subsidy for 2022.
BY GODWIN OBI The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation has requested the sum of three trillion naira (N3,000,000,000,000) as fuel subsidy for 2022. Minister of Finance, Budget, and National Planning, Mrs. Zainab Ahmed, disclosed this to State House correspondents after the Federal Executive Council meeting which was chaired by President MuhammaduContinue Reading
Bello, Katsina monarch tasks politicians to truly represent the electorate with fear of God
BY GODWIN OBI The Kanwan Katsina District Head of Ketare Alhaji Usman Bello Kankara ‘mni’ has called on politicians in his domain to fear God and put the interest of the electorate at heart for the development of the area. Alhaji Usman Bello Kankara made the call recently when officialsContinue Reading
Buhari Directs Security Agencies to use 5G Technology to address challenges
BY GODWIN OBI As part of efforts to further address the security challenges confronting the country, President Muhammadu Buhari has directed all the security institutions to immediately leverage on the Fifth Generation (5G) technology, when deployed, to enhance security in the country. The President said this on Tuesday at theContinue Reading
Gunmen Kill Two Herders, Injure Two Others In Kaduna LG
BY GODWIN OBI Unidentified persons have reportedly attacked and killed a herder in Zaman Chawai general area of Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The Kaduna State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, who disclosed this via a statement issued on Tuesday, identified the herder asContinue Reading