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PRESIDENT BUHARI AND THE NORTHERN BORNO CONUNDRUM

By Abba Alli If there is anything that bothers the president today, it is the case of northern Borno state where our troops are still battling remnants of Boko Haram terrorists. This area remains the sore point of the seemingly dwindling war against terrorists in the North-East region of Nigeria.

How PDP states wasted highest allocations – APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) said it is baffling that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has to be told it does not have any moral authority to caution or query the President Muhammadu Buhari administration. Specifically, the governing party said as at 2019, three states in the South-south under the opposition PDP received...

Group warns Nigerians against Salkida, calls him Boko Haram agent

The Citizens Against Fake Activists (CAFA) have advised Nigerians to be wary of Ahmad Salkida and his medium HumAngleTV reportedly working for the Boko Haram terrorists group.  According to CAFA, Salkida, a supposed journalist, leads individuals and groups on the side of the radical sect bolstering their nefarious activities in the country. 

Nigerian@60: Inter-Faith clerics end special prayers, worship ain Abuja

…. declare years of prosperity ahead The National Inter-Faith and Religious Organizations for Peace (NIFROP), on Friday, prophesied years of prosperity ahead for Nigeria at the end of its special thanksgiving, praise and prayer session to mark the country's diamomd jubilee.  At the colourful event held at the Unity Fountain, Abuja, the...

Nigerian Army as applicants’ preference for recruitment

By Subomi Adejare Youth unemployment in Nigeria has been a worrisome trend in recent times. The government has initiated quite a several initiatives towards addressing this challenge. However, there seems to be a current trend in addressing the unemployment challenge in the country, and it is coming from the unlikely of places.

Ahmed Salkida and his broken video on Nigerian military

By Charles Obi There is an illustrative video making the round. Produced by HumAngleTV/ATJLF, the 6 minutes 5 seconds clip titled “Knifar: Women Facing Forced Family Separation by Soldiers Cry Out, But They are not planning to give up hope” is an attempt to revive attention in the plight of its subject matters....

Nigeria@60: Yoruba group hold one million man pro unity rally in Lagos

…. pledges allegiance to a united NIGERIA The Congress of Oduduwa Descendants (COD), on Thursday, held one million-man rally in Lagos in solidarity with a united, indivisible Nigeria.  On the occasion of the country's diamond jubilee, the group said it is not a case of east, south, west or north, but one...

Yoruba group demonstrates in support of Nigeria’s unity

The Coalition of Oduduwa Descendants (COD), on Friday, held a one million-man march for the unity of Nigeria, expressing firm belief and unalloyed commitment to peace and prosperity of the country.  The rally, which was held in Abuja, was attended by 20 chapters of the group from the Federal Capital Territory and the 19 northern states.

General Buratai and the audacity of courage

By Thomas Uzah PhD Wars are sad experiences anywhere once allowed to start. Terrorism wars and in the case of Nigeria, domesticated as Boko Haram insurgency and its Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) allies are not easy, but they have had their globally publicized dream to conquer Nigeria terminated.

Boko Haram: Group describes Zulum’s Call for Chadian soldiers irresponsible

The Citizens Against Insurgency (CAI) has condemned the call by Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State for Chadian troops to help fight Boko Haram terrorists, describing it as "irresponsible" and "ill-conceived".  According to the group, " no governor worth the mandate was supposedly given to him by the electorate, who are Nigerians, should ruminate over...

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