By Nkechi Odoma “Look at what we have on the ground before May 2015, the Boko Haram were even in Abuja,they were in Kano, they were in Kaduna. They were penetrating down to the south, we had to stop them. And for the past one and half years, we’ve not had any attack in […]
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Insurgency: Retired officers support troops in battlefield – Gen Marwa
Former Military Administrator of Lagos State, Brigadier-General Buba Marwa (retd) has said that retired military officers in the country are solidly behind troops fighting insurgency in the northeast notwithstanding the complaints and in some cases, distractions against the nations’ gallant military. Speaking as a guest at the 2019 West African Social Activities (WASA) of the […]
Military deserves everyone’s support to end insurgency – Bishop Garuba
A Christian cleric, Bishop Sunday Garuba, believes a united Nigeria is paramount in the military’s quest to effectively flush out the remnant of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists. The preacher made this known on Saturday at a Love Feast organised as part of a 21-Day Marathon Prayer for Nigeria’s unity at the Unity Fountain in Abuja. According […]
Fakuade and the silent transformation of MRI
By David Onmeje There are indeed some Nigerians that can be labeled as quiet achievers. These sets of individuals are media-shy, but their level of competence is astonishing, so much so that a peep into their activities would reveal tales of achievements that would make every doubting Thomas’s green with envy. This is indeed the […]
Nunieh: Exceptional courage in governance
By Bridget Agada This is a story of exceptional courage in governance and an indication that there are indeed some individuals whose commitment to the Nigerian cause is unflinching. This is also a story of a woman who has dared to do what most men would shy away from with their tails in between their […]
Journalism is no crime, TheNigerianNews asks FCT Minister, Police to release staff
Five staff of TheNigerian News Group working in one of the platforms, Television Nigerian, Pricilla Ajeshola, Jacob Orji, Abayomi Adedoyin, Peggy Shande and David Gold Enemingin were on Friday arrested, detained and paraded by the FCT Police Command on Saturday on the instruction of the Honourable Minister of the Federal Capital Territory as persons attempting […]
Call for sack of service chiefs handiwork of north-east politicians against Buhari – Group
The Coalition for Human Rights Monitoring Groups in Nigeria has described the call for the sack of the nation’s Security Chiefs as the handiwork of some selfish north-east politicians to discredit the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government. The group was reacting to the recent call by some members of the National Assembly on President Buhari to […]
Military has been exceptional under Buhari, group tells legislators
The Centre for Africa Liberation and Socio-Economic Rights (CALSER) has responded to the House of Representatives, describing the Nigerian military under President Muhammadu Buhari as “exceptional”, displaying unalloyed commitment and can’t be compromised for selfish politicians. CALSER made this known at a press conference on Friday in Abuja to address the avalanche of calls for […]
Zamfara governor, Matawalle wins TheNigerian Security Icon Award
Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara State is set to receive the award of “Security Icon of the Year” for 2019 by TheNigerian News Group. Since taking over the helm of affairs from Abdul’aziz Yari on May 29, Mr Matawalle earned wave review for his unorthodox, progressive and charismatic leadership style, especially in the area of […]
Adamawa governor, Fintiri lauds military’s counter insurgency fight
Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa state has lauded the military in tackling the activities of insurgents headlong for peace and tranquility in the Northeast. Fintiri during his visit to 144 Battalion of the Nigeria Army base, Madagali said the military has rekindled consistent hopes of the people of the area. He assured that government would […]