The Progressive Yoruba Youth Congress (PYYC) has warned ethnic bigots to steer clear of the military and avoid politicizing its internal administrative matters. PYYC’s caution trails the manner the recent reshuffling of senior officers was interpreted in some quarters despite being an obvious routine exercise. In a statement signed by president, Mr. Kola Salau, the […]
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COVID-19 Lockdown: Frank warns against harassment of citizens by security agencies
A political activist and former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, on Thursday, condemned reports of harassment of citizens by some military officers and other security agents enforcing the lockdown directive of the Federal Government. President Muhammadu Buhari had in a nationwide broadcast ordered a stay-at-home for residents […]
COVID-19 Lockdown: Nigerians Express Satisfaction, Hails Army’s Conduct
By Bunmi Olasanmi In the wake of the breakout of the Coronavirus pandemic ( COVID-19) globally, the federal government of Nigeria has initiated measures towards the containment of the further spread of the virus. President Muhammdu Buhari consequently imposed a 14-day lockdown in the federal capital territory-Abuja, Lagos and Ogun states. A section of the […]
Truth vs falsehood: When not to crucify the Military
By Ebuka Jackson I am one of those that that have long stated that journalism has been destroyed in Nigeria with the half-truths and often malicious reportage of events in recent times. It is so despicable that some news mediums would go any length to spread falsehoods, not minding the consequences of such actions in […]
Rotation of military officers a professional operations strategy – CP Tsav
A former top security chief in Nigeria and retired Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Alhaji Abubakar Tsav has stated that the routine posting of officers in the Nigerian Army is a professional strategy aimed at reinvigorating military operation. He said this during an interview with select journalists in the country in the wake of […]
Counter Terrorism: Group chides unpatriotic media over falsehood, anti-military stance
The North East Peace Agenda (NEPA) has lamented the worrisome attacks targeted at the Nigerian military by some media outfits despite the troops’ patriotism and sacrifices to rid the nation of terrorists and other criminal elements. The group said this unnecessary assault does not bode well for the restoration of peace and security that these […]
Debating legality of lockdown by Buhari a distraction, PGF boss tells Falana, Soyinka, others
A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the director general of the Progressives Governors Forum (PGF) Dr. Salihu Lukman, has described as needless and distraction those criticising President Muhammad Buhari over the lockdown in Abuja and Lagos to curb the spread of Coronavirus. Among those who have openly criticised decision taken by […]
Exclusive: Blackmailing Buhari is the new crude oil
By Abubakar Shehu As world economies brace for the financial impact of the COVID-19 virus and with Nigeria steeling itself for the economic strain that will come from slump in crude oil prices, persons recruited to blackmail and malign President Muhammadu Buhari are set to pocket huge payouts that rival crude oil revenue. Details that have leaked […]
Army Routine Deployment: A Note for Wailers & Hailers
By Charles Ibekwe On Tuesday, the Nigerian Army redeployed some top generals and senior officers in a move meant to reinvigorate and enhance synergy as a tradition in its operations. Among those redeployed is the theatre Commander of Operation Lafiya Dole, Major General Olusegun Adeniyi who until his redeployment was in charge of leading the […]
Amnesty International, Foreign Newswires as Nigeria’s Second Coronavirus
By Ahmed Danfulani Fear has been sold to the world with the outbreak of pandemic of Coronavirus (CONVID-19) in Wuhan, China. In just a few weeks, the entire world has been reduced to one huge symbol of deaths and of mass graves. The phobia of Coronavirus is real and deafening. The victims are as scary […]