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Buhari’s administration has demonstrated will, capacity to end Boko Haram – Prof Danfulani
The President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration has demonstrated the will and capacity to end terrorism and all forms of violent crimes in Nigeria. A former Director General of the National Institute of Policy and Strategic studies, NIPSS, Prof. Ahmed Danfulani who is the current Chancellor, Chartered Institute of Strategic Studies (CISS) said this while appraising the […]
Nigeria’s 5 years of a turnaround under Buhari
By Abe Kolawole It was then military president, Ibrahim Babangida after several failed attempts to revamp the Nigerian economy while in office, let out in exasperation that, “ the Nigerian economy has defied all solutions.” Babangida it was who introduced the Structural Adjustment Programme, SAP, devalued the naira, introduced the Second Tier Foreign Exchange Market […]
Boko Haram: Understanding the wailing wailers
By Philip Agbese Somewhat ironically, I would never have believed in the hyped paradox of belonging to a nation called Nigeria, whose citizens are very religious, but rather prefer to celebrate its oddities than progression or golly. But of course, I live in this nation and through the years, I have incredibly realized that most […]
Over 1000 Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists killed in six weeks – Buratai
Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, has revealed that over 1,000 Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists were killed in the last six weeks. The COAS made this known during a luncheon organized for the troops of “Operations Lafiya Dole” in Maiduguri on Sunday. Nigeria has recorded tremendous gains in the war against insurgency since […]
Boko Haram: Buhari, Army global security role models – Tsav
A former commissioner of police, Lagos State, Alhaji Abubakar Tsav has described the five years of President Muhammadu Buhari in the saddle of leadership in Nigeria as phenomenal in the annals of the country with regards to the prosecution of the war against terrorism. Abubakar Tsav stated this in an exclusive interview he granted on […]
Inter- Faith group declares spiritual victory over Covid-19, Boko Haram
The National Inter-Faith and Religious Organization for Peace (NIFROP) has declared spiritual victory over COVID-19 and Boko Haram insurgency in the country. National Coordinator, Bishop Sunday Garuba, made this declaration on Saturday during the grand finale of the 30-day fast and prayer for divine intervention on coronavirus and the end of Boko Haram/ capture of […]
Amnesty International: Security Experts expresses worry
Some security experts in the country have continued to express worry over the activities of Amnesty International in Nigeria. According to multiple sources interviewed by this newspaper, they stated that if the relevant authorities do not take urgent steps, the country might go up in flames due to the desperation of Amnesty International and their […]
Nigerian troops have killed, fatally injured 762 Boko Haram terrorists, centre says in report
A report by the Institute for Peace and Counter-Terrorism Studies (IPCTS) has revealed how the Nigerian military killed and injured over 762 Boko Haram terrorists in the last one month. According to the report signed by Executive Director, Dr. Samson Bello, the institute attributed the military’s all-new operational strategy for this feat, which is the […]
NPA Board seeks proper utilisation of Eastern seaports
The Board of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has made a case for the optimal functioning of the Eastern corridor seaports which are currently being underutilized. Chairman of the Board, Chief Akin Anderson Ricketts made this call during the inauguration Thursday of the Board by the Minister of Transportation, Mr, Rotimi Amaechi in a controlled and […]