Bandits Killed Over 200, Invaded 300 Niger Communities In 17 Days – Governor
BY GODWIN OBI About 200 people, including security operatives, have been killed in various attacks by bandits on communities in Niger State this month alone. The state governor, Abubakar Bello, disclosed this on Tuesday shortly after he met with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Aso Villa in Abuja. He statedContinue Reading
Illegal Refineries: House of Reps. tasks IG to clamps on culprits
House of Reps BY GODWIN OBI The house of representatives has mandated the Inspector General of Police and other relevant security agencies to immediately clampdown on persons involved in illegal refining activities in the Niger Delta Region of the Country and prosecute those found culpable. The House resolution is subjectContinue Reading
Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial Adjourned As He Objects To Fresh Charges
BY GODWIN OBI The trial of the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu was stalled on Tuesday following his objection to the fresh charges brought against him by the Federal Government. The Federal Government had filed fresh terrorism charges against the detained IPOB leader before the FederalContinue Reading
Police Foil Kidnap Of 16 Victims In Kaduna – Spokesperson
BY GODWIN OBI The Kaduna State Police Command has foiled the kidnap of 16 victims in the Chikun Local Government Area of the state. Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Mohammed Jalige, disclosed this via a statement issued on Monday. According to him, bandits tried to kidnap the victimsContinue Reading
Robert Lewandowski Named FIFA’s Best Player Of 2021
BY GODWIN OBI Bayern Munich’s record-setting striker Robert Lewandowski retained FIFA’s top men’s player title Monday at “The Best” of 2021 ceremony as Barcelona captain Alexia Putellas collected the award for best women’s player. The 33-year-old Lewandowski, who set a Bundesliga goal record last season, won the trophy for theContinue Reading
Ohanaeze Ndigbo seek ACF’s support for Southeast Presidency
BY GODWIN OBI A pan Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has called on Nigerians to look beyond region but go all out to elect only competent candidates who can deliver the goods and unite the country. Secretary General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, gave the advice when he paid aContinue Reading
PDP Governors Ask Buhari To Restructure Nigeria’s Security Architecture
BY GODWIN OBI Governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have asked President Muhammadu Buhari to restructure Nigeria’s security architecture.The governors, who met in Port Harcourt, Rivers State on Monday, made their demand via a communique issued to journalists after their meeting. They took a swipe at the All ProgressivesContinue Reading
FG Files Amended Terrorism Charges Against Nnamdi Kanu
BY GODWIN OBI The Nigerian Government has again filed amended charges against the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. The amended 15-count charge bordering on acts of terrorism was filed on Friday last week at the Federal High Court in Abuja, the Federal Capital TerritoryContinue Reading
2023: North Will Not Vote Based On Sentiment As Done To Buhari – Northern Elders
BY GODWIN OBI Ahead of the 2023 General Elections, the Northern Elders Forum has said the region will support only a Presidential candidate who has the capacity to address the nation’s socio-economic and security problems irrespective of where the person comes from. The elders say they will no longer voteContinue Reading
Armed Forces Remembrance Day: PDP Demands More Attention to Welfare of Soldiers, Families
PDP Logo and Armed Forces Remembrance Day Flyer BY GODWIN OBI The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) salutes members of the Nigerian Armed forces for their courage, loyalty, sacrifice and resilience in defending our dear nation, particularly in the face of resurged insecurity in the last six years. The PDP acknowledgesContinue Reading