The Association of Ebonyi State Indigenes in Diaspora (AESID) has condemned in strong terms the eviction of two Journalists from the government House by the incumbent governor of the state, Dave Umahi, saying the governor’s days in office are numbered. The governor during a live broadcast on Wednesday had declared that the Correspondents of the […]
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Ogun man promises to trek from Lagos to Maiduguri if Shekau is captured alive
A native of Ijebu-Ode in Ogun State, Deji Oladimeji, has vowed to march from Lagos to Maiduguri should the Nigerian Army capture Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau alive. Oladimeji, who resides in the Ajah area of Lagos, disclosed this while reacting to the Army’s recent feat against the fleeing terrorists. In the last one week, […]
The Fear of Buratai’s Onslaught, The Beginning Of Wisdom For Boko Haram
By David Onmeje “A true leader has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions, and the compassion to listen to the needs of others. He does not set out to be a leader, but becomes one by the equality of his actions and the integrity of his intent.” -Gen. Douglas MacArthur, […]
ASF and the real agenda of France in Nigeria
By Abe Kolawole Avocats Sans Frontières France (Lawyers Without Borders France), ASF France, recently released a statement indicating that security agencies in Nigeria are violating the rights of citizens in the enforcement of the COVID-19 lockdown. I read the report with utter disbelief. I could not, as a first, place, the rationale for such diatribe […]
COVID-19: Group slams ASF France with cease and desist orders
The Good Governance and Development Crusade (GGDC) has slammed a cease and desist order on international NGO, Avocats Sans Frontières France, otherwise known as Lawyers Without Borders France. According to GGDC, ASF has no right to dabble into the affairs of a sovereign nation like Nigeria, especially at a critical time as now where the world battles […]
Federal Lawmaker gives Army kudos, sure of victory against Boko Haram
A member of the House of Representatives from Ondo State, Tajudeen Adefisoye, has ranked the Nigerian Army high following recent successes against Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists. At 36, Adefisoye is one of the country’s youngest parliamentarians in history, representing Idanre/Ifedore Federal Constituency. The lawmaker believes with sustained intensity, the troops of Operation Lafiya Dole would surely […]
Gen Buratai and his winning cards on counter-terrorism
By Jacob Ochimana “Terrorism isn’t a crime against people or property. It’s a crime against our minds, using the death of innocents and destruction of property to make us fearful. Terrorists use the media to magnify their actions and further spread fear. And when we react out of fear, when we change our policy […]
Buratai’s exploits excite Diaspora Nigerians, seek worldwide support for troops
At a time the world grapples the rampaging coronavirus, the Association of Nigerian Professionals in Europe (ANPE) has hailed the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General T.Y Buratai, for giving Nigerians across the globe hope with its gallantry against Boko Haram terrorists. Nigerians in diaspora, like other nationals, are currently battling the dreaded pandemic; optimistic, […]
Buni Gari: Yoruba group hails Buratai, troops over assault on terrorists
The Progressive Yoruba Youth Council (PYYC) has heaped praises on Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General T.Y Buratai and his troops over a ruthless onslaught on Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists that left over 150 of them dead in Buni Gari, Yobe State. PYYC said that the current push by the Nigerian Army is a renewal […]
Covid-19: Sirika extends airport shutdown for another two weeks
Nigerian airports earlier shut down as part of efforts to control the spread of coronavirus in the country will no longer be reopened by the 23rd April 2020 as earlier projected. Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika who disclosed this in Abuja Monday said the new projected date of resumption of airport operations is consequent […]