Former Lagos State Commissioner of Police and human rights crusader, CP Abubakar Tsav (rtd), has given the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General TY Buratai and the Nigerian Army a pass mark for their success in recent military operations at the Lake Chad Region. Our correspondent reports that Nigerian troops in two operations on the […]
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Boko Haram 134: Our military has lightened our spirits inspite of Covid-19 – African women
The Africa Women Arise for Change Network (AWACN) has hailed the Nigerian military’s final clearance operation against Boko Haram terrorists as the sole bright spot in an utterly gloomy COVID-19 season. AWACN, in a statement on Wednesday, said the troops of Operation Lafiya Dole have gladdened the hearts of African women with its recent onslaught […]
Audio Recording: Army has exposed Shekau’s lies – Security Expert, Murphy
A security expert, Richard Murphy has said the killing of 135 Boko Haram terrorists in the Timbuktu Triangle around northeast Nigeria has exposed the terror group’s leader, Abubakar Shekau as a liar who is now under pressure to maintain an influence he never had. Murphy, who spoke against the background of the series of military […]
CSO cautions security agents over intimidation, harassment of ex-Edo Chief of Staff
A civil society organization, Generational Citizens for Better Leadership Initiative in Benin City, Edo State, has cautioned security agencies in the state to desist from intimidating and harassing the former chief of staff to Governor Obaseki, Comrade Taiwo Akerele. In a press statement signed and released to the media on Thursday Morning in Benin City […]
General Buratai, Nigerian Army and the place of patriotism
By Nkechi Odoma Assessing a phenomenon comprehensively at every point and dimension of history is quite difficult. It is impossible to get an accurately wholistic picture of any occurrence, so long as different people are involved in appraising it. And philosophers have profoundly argued that the preceptory senses of all human beings do not function […]
NIFROP extends fasting, prayer programme to cover Ramadan period
The National Inter-Faith and Religious Organizations for Peace (NIFROP) has announced an extension to its 21-day fasting and prayer till the end of Ramadan. According to NIFROP, this is in light of the prevailing circumstances in the country and a show of solidarity to its members as well as other Muslims around the country. The […]
Ignore PDP Distractions, Nabena says NDDC Focusing on COVID-19 Support
The Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Yekini Nabena has accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of sabotaging COVID-19 intervention efforts in Nigeria, through its attack on state institutions and and other intervention initiatives. Nabena, on Tuesday in Abuja, was reacting to the latest statement by the PDP alleging fraud […]
INM mourns alleged Nnamdi Kanu’s death, warns against Desecration
Igbos in Nigeria Movement (INM) has condoled with the family and friends of Nnamdi Kanu over the alleged demise of the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Kanu’s rumoured death was the major subject on social media last week with several pictures showing the IPOB leader in a casket. In a statement […]
COVID-19: Mountain of Fire Directs International 7-day Fasting, Prayers
General Overseer of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) Worldwide, Dr. Daniel Olukoya, has called on all Christians and other men of faith to join in a Seven-day prayer and fasting revolt against the Covid-19 pandemic, its systems and repercussions. According to a prayer programme signed by the renowned man of God, “The purpose […]
Covid-19: Don’t give APC govt another $3.4bn loan, activist cautions IMF, others
…Urges private individuals to donate directly to Nigerians A political activist and former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Comrade Timi Frank, has cautioned the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and other international organisations to be wary of plan to grant another loan to the current General Muhammadu Buhari-led administration in the […]