Governors of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) said they have joined other Nigerians at home and abroad to celebrate the National chairman of the party, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, who turned 68 years on Saturday. The Progressives Governors Forum (PGF) declared that they acknowledged the contributions of the former Edo state governor as one of […]
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Rep Member Defends Army on Redeployment of Senior Officers
A member of the Federal House of Representatives and the Deputy Chairman House Committee on Army, Hon. Tajudeen Adefisoye has risen in defense of the Nigerian Army on the recent redeployment of some senior officers. Fielding questions from newsmen, the Federal House of Representatives member who is representing Idanre/Ifedore Federal Constituency said on Friday that […]
Army routine deployment will boost war against terrorism, GAW reveals
The Global Amnesty Watch, has applauded the Nigerian Army’s recent redeployment of its senior officers. According to Terrence Kuanum, a researcher with international humanitarian group, this exercise will positively boost the war against terrorism. In a major shakeup on Tuesday and approved by the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, the Army announced the […]
Group vows to expose fake activists working for disintegration of Nigeria
The Citizens Against Fake Activists (CAFA) has launched a campaign to sieve compromised activists working towards disintegrating Nigeria. CAFA says this has become crucial as the country’s activism space is polluted with selfish and questionable individuals and groups, promoting an agenda against President Muhammadu Buhari, the administration, the Nigerian military and the collective wellbeing of […]
Covid-19 Lockdown: Centre lauds Nigerian Army’s initiative to checkmate abuses
The Centre for Social Justice, Equity and Transparency (CESJET) has applauded the Nigerian Army leadership for setting up a mechanism to checkmate human rights abuses by its personnel during enforcement of coronavirus lockdown. In a circular on Thursday, the Army urged Nigerians to report unprofessional conduct of its personnel during the lockdown ordered by President […]
Pantami: Understanding the Shining Star and his Detractors
By David Onmeje It is a truism that opposition and robust criticisms suckle democratic wheels and allow governance flourish on beneficial templates. The problem in Nigeria is that a number of critics are more confused than the views they reel out in criticisms. Sometimes, they even reel out criticisms which burp with warped opinions, obviously […]
The Nigerian Military vs our enemies of progress
By Solomon Oseke These are indeed interesting times in Nigeria where the media has elected to be on the other side of the divide, churning out divisive news items that serve the country no good, all in return for a plate of porridge. It is also a sad epoch in our existence as a people […]
Stay away from military, group warns ethnic bigots
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 […]
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 […]