Following the report of recent attacks by suspected Fulani herdsmen on Odoke, Ndiobasi and Obakotara communities in Izhi, Ebonyi Local Government Area, an Association of Ebonyi State Indigenes in Diaspora (AESID) has blamed governor Dave Umahi, for the continued killings in the state. The Ebonyi indigenes said the recent attack is considered the highest number […]
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The man behind the wheels at NYSC
By Prince Francis Chilaka The appointment of the current DG of NYSC was a prophecy long foretold when he was still a young Major in the Nigerian Army, so to most of his close friends and associates, we were not shocked when he was eventually appointed the DG. This is one appointment this government should […]
NYSC REMAINS A PIVOT OF NATIONAL UNITY — HAUSA CHIEF
The National Youth Service Corps has been commended for sustaining national unity and purposeful development in Nigeria. This was the view expressed by the audience during the live programme at the Human Rights Radio, Abuja (Hausa Service) which strongly supported the opinion expressed by the guest of the programme that focused on the Scheme, Alh. […]
Group commends Buhari’s choice of Farouk Yahaya as COAS
….tasks new Chief to prioritize quarterly exercises, soldiers’ welfare A pan-Nigeria group, Nigeria First, has applauded President Muhammadu Buhari’s choice of Major General Farouk Yahaya as late Lt Gen Ibrahim Attahiru’s successor for the position of Chief of Army Staff. According to the group, Maj Gen Yahaya’s appointment is another evidence of President Buhari’s commitment […]
North-East stakeholders demand creation of Savannah State
The two-day zonal public hearing of the Senate on the review of the 1999 Constitution, Thursday ended with stakeholders from the North-East demanding the creation of additional states, 25 per cent derivation, gender equality, free and compulsory education, among others. The exercise was organised by the Upper Chamber in 12 centres across the country to […]
FAROUK YAHAYA: THANKING BUHARI FOR A RIGHT CHOICE AS COAS
By EMMANUEL ANI The recent appointment of the Chief of Army Staff has generated reactions in the polity regarding the suitability of Major General Farouk Yahaya for the plum but demanding job. The interesting part is that some that are ignorant of the dynamics involved in such appointments have taken centre stage with insinuations and […]
PMB’s knack for merit and the Farouk Yahaya challenge
By Philip Agbese The appointment of the new Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Major General Farouk Yahaya on May 27, 2021, has generally elicited loud endorsements from Nigerians. His appointment followed the sudden demise of his predecessor, Lt. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, who died in a plane crash, along with 10 other Army personnel in Kaduna […]
Interfaith clerics end 3-day intercession for Buhari, Nigeria
The National Inter-Faith and Religious Organizations for Peace, NIFROP yesterday ended a 3-day supplication for the success of the President Muhammadu Buhari led administration. The prayer session that commenced on Tuesday and ended on Thursday is part of the divine mandate given to the group to intercede for Nigeria and President Muhammadu Buhari. NIFROP National […]
Sylva, China envoy reinstate commitment to Nigeria-China relationship
The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, CUI Jianchun and Minister of State for Petroleum Resources for Nigeria, Chief Timipre Sylva, have met at the Minister’s office at the NNPC Towers, Abuja. A statement signed Thursday in Abuja by the Special Assistant to the minister, Garba Deen Mohammed, said the two top officials agreed on excellent relations […]
Nigeria trains Gambia meteorological technicians, Sirika promises more support
The Federal Government will continue to support Gambia and other needy nations in the training of meteorological technicians. This is to highlight the importance attached to the contribution of meteorology to sustainable socio-economic development, as well as safety of citizens. Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika stated this at the inaugural graduation ceremony of middle level […]