No fewer than 200 civil society organizations, on Tuesday, unanimously rejected the proposed Armed Forces Commission Bill, describing it as an “invitation to anarchy”. Led by Comrade Ogenyi Okpokwu, the double century CSOs, under the aegis of Parliament Watch, made its stand known at the end of a one-day Town Hall meeting at the Confereence […]
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Diaspora group cautions Senate against passing Armed Forces Commission Bill
Nigerians in Diaspora Monitoring Group United Kingdom (NDMG-UK) has charged the Senate not to allow itself to be used as an agent to destabilize the country through the proposed Armed Forces Commission Bill. The group of Nigerians in the UK made this known in a communique issued after its meeting in London on Monday, which […]
Armed Forces Bill: Plot to truncate democracy, peace – NDF
The National Democratic Front (NDF) has lashed out at the National Assembly over its proposed Armed Forces Bill, describing it as another plot to truncate the nation’s democracy. According to the group, the Bill sponsored by the lawmaker representing Abia South, Enyinnaya Abaribe, is targeted at destroying the revered Armed Forces of the Federal Republic […]
Suspicious shadows of foreign NGOs in festering Boko Haram
By Tunde Kila The administration of President Muhammadu Buhari and the Nigerian military have spent the last four years dousing the wild fires of terrorism in the country. A lot has been done by Government and individuals to arrive at this destination. But traces of the problem is still there for nearly inexplicable reasons. Nigeria […]
Group urges civil disobedience over proposed Armed Forces Commission
The Coalition for Nigeria Movement (CNM) has called on Nigerians to reject a Bill before the Senate seeking the establishment of Armed Forces Service Commission, describing it as a “taboo”. CNM made this known at a press conference on Monday in Abuja, adding that it is unconstitutional for the National Assembly to propose such bill. […]
Group backs FG on investigation of terrorist sponsors, accuses INGOs
The Centre for Africa Liberation and Socio-Economic Liberation (CALSER) has welcomed the Federal Government’s decision to investigate and prosecute Boko Haram sponsors in the Northeast. The centre said this has once again confirmed the FG’s “ unalloyed commitment to preserving the sanctity of lives and properties of all Nigerians”. Speaking at a press conference on […]
APC Crisis: Nabena warns against personalising party, seeks President, NASS intervention
With the worsening crisis that has engulfed the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Yekini Nabena, the Party’s Deputy National Publicity Secretary has called on warring groups to consider the Party’s general interest as opposed to the personal political interests being pursued by some. Nabena spoke to newsmen in Abuja. The APC Chieftain said: “Let no […]
The Continuous Success of the COAS and Why He Remains the Best For Now
By Ssgt Gift Ogar It is no longer news that the COAS as the leader of the counter – insurgency operations, belongs to what is called the “strong breed.” Personally as an operative I do monitor various TV stations and each time the COAS appears on TV screens during interviews including the recent one he […]
Much ado about nothing on Service Chiefs tenure
By Idoko Ainoko To say that Nigeria remains the best place on earth is no longer news. Despite all the conspiracies against her as a nation, Nigeria has continued to defeat her adversaries without going to war. So, many things naturally work out positively for the country even without the citizens ever knowing. Quote me […]
Meeting TY Buratai, the workaholic Army General
By Elvis Attah He is unassuming, unlike soldier. Nothing in his countenance betrays the brashness and ferocity of Army Generals. Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and leader of the counter-insurgency operations, Lt. Gen. Tukur Yusufu Buratai belongs to what is called the “strong breed.” Each time he appears on TV screens during interviews which […]