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. […]
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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 […]
Foreign NGOs and the War Against Insurgency
By Ibrahim Abubakar For so long, the Nigerian military has consistently raised alarm over the untoward role foreign media and some non-governmental Organisations, NGOs play, in collaboration with their local partners in the war against insurgency in the Northeast. The military has repeatedly spoken against the uncomplimentary activities of these foreign organisations which tend to […]
NIMASA: APC endorses Jamoh’s appointment to replace Dakuku
Following President Muhammadu Buhari approval of the appointment of Bashir Jamoh as the Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has said the appointment was based on competence and not nepotism as alluded in some quarters. Reacting to the appointment on Friday during a chat with […]
Damboa: Tsav hails Buratai, troops over gallantry against terrorists
Ex-Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, Alhaji Abubakar Tsav, has commended the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai and his gallant troops for a display of sheer “gallantry and patriotism” against Boko/ISWAP terrorists. According to Mr Tsav, the COAS has once again silenced his critics and proven beyond reasonable doubt that he is worthy […]
Group alleges fraud, sinister motives restricting NGOs in northeast
The Coalition Against Terrorism and Extremism (CATE) has fingered fraud, sinister motives by some international non-governmental organisations in northeastern Nigeria as the only factor restricting their operation. CATE’s assertion trails claims by certain NGOs that tighter restrictions by authorities has crippled humanitarian crisis in the northeast. Speaking at a press conference on Thursday in Abuja, […]