Bilateral Relations: President Buhari hosts Turkish President
BY GODWIN OBI President Muhammadu Buhari is hosting Turkey President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan on a two-day official visit to Nigeria starting today, Tuesday October 19th 2021 Accompanied by the First Lady, Emine Erdogan, President Erdogan is expected to come in from Angola, and depart to Togo at the end ofContinue Reading
Troops Kill 50 Bandits In Kaduna: Kaduna State Govt.
BY GODWIN OBI The Kaduna State Government on Tuesday said no fewer than 50 bandits have been killed by a combined team of security officials during an operation in Birnin Gwari local government area of the state. The bandits were neutralized during an operation carried out by both the groundContinue Reading
Two Royal Fathers Killed As Gunmen Open Fire At Traditional Rulers’ Meeting In Imo
BY GODWIN OBI No fewer than two traditional rulers have been killed during an attack by gunmen at Nnenasa community Headquarters of Njaba local government area of Imo State. According to sources, the traditional rulers from the area numbering over 20 were in a meeting at the local government headquartersContinue Reading
FG suspension of Cabotage Fund Disbursement Amounts to Policy Rascality – Shipping Stakeholders
BY GODWIN OBI Federal Government sudden stoppage of it’s planned effort to disburse the Cabortage Vessels Finance Fund (CVFF) even after it had given approval for it’s disbursement is not only a shock to shipping stakeholders but also, smarks an act of policy rascality on the part of government. ShippingContinue Reading
FG files amended seven- Count charge against Nnamdi Kanu
BY GODWIN OBI The Federal Government has filed an amended seven-count charge against the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. The amended charge which was filed by the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice on Monday, borders on treasonableContinue Reading
Goronyo Attack: Sokoto Govt Confirms 43 Killed, Buhari Sends Tough Warning To Bandits
BY GODWIN OBI Forty-three people have been confirmed killed in the wake of the attack by bandits on Goronyo township in Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The state governor, Aminu Tambuwal, who made the clarification on Monday said the toll was confirmed after due diligence on figures ofContinue Reading
FG Files Amended Terrorism Charge Against Nnamdi Kanu
BY GODWIN OBI The Federal Government has filed an amended seven-count charge against the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. The amended charge which was filed by the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice on Monday, borders on treasonableContinue Reading
NPA upgrades Control Tower for Port operational efficiency
BY GODWIN OBI The Management of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) is poised to ensure optimal utilisation of its facilities across the nation’s seaports with a view to position the ports on a competitive edge in the West and Central African sub region. The Acting Managing Director of the NPA,Continue Reading
EFCC Nabs 12 Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Ibadan
BY GODWIN OBI The Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday, October 15, 2021, arrested 12 suspected internet fraudsters at Alapata and Awotan areas of Ibadan, Oyo State. The suspects include: Adetola Oluwaseyi Francis, Yusuf Sadam Opeyemi, Usman Adam Abudulahi, Usman Adams Shehu, OgunleyeContinue Reading
SERAP Drags Buhari To Court, Wants Court To Stop FG’s Plan To Monitor WhatsApp Messages
BY GODWIN OBI Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Muhammadu Buhari. The group is asking the court to “declare illegal and unconstitutional the plan by the administration to track, intercept and monitor WhatsApp messages, phone calls, and text messages of Nigerians and other people,Continue Reading