The Nigerian military is prosecuting the war against terrorism, banditry and other criminal vices in the country in accordance with its operational code of conduct and international best practices, an American conflict resolution expert, Daniel Furnad has said. According to Furnad, the troops have so far dealt with these armed groups using minimum or no […]
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CATE hails release of abducted Kankara students on Buhari’s birthday
The Coalition Against Terrorism and Extremism (CATE) has described the release of the abducted students of the Government Science Secondary School, Kankara Katsina State as heartwarming and cheering. CATE noted that the freedom of the schoolboys shows President Muhammadu Buhari’s versatility in leadership, expertise in security matters and seriousness in achieving his promise of […]
Abducted Kankara Students: Northern group lauds Buhari over release
The Coalition of Arewa Patriots said it is elated at the news that the abducted boys of Kankara school in Katisina state have regained their freedom and are about now reuniting with their families. Comrade Aminu Kadiri, the President of the Coalition in a statement made available to journalists said the rescue of the boys […]
‘Mentor young Nigerians to emulate Abba Kyari’, Customs CG, Zulum, others advise
The Comptroller General of Customs, Col. Hameed Ali (Rtd), has tasked friends and family of Abba Kyari to mentor the next generation of Nigerians to uphold the values of the late Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu. Col. Ali gave the charge at a book presentation in Kyari’s honour on Thursday at the NAF Conference Centre, […]
Kankara students’ release: God is faithful to Nigeria, Buhari – Interfaith group
The National Inter-Faith and Religious Organizations for Peace (NIFROP) has welcomed the release of abducted students of Government Science Secondary School in Kankara, Katsina State. The NIFROP, in a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Bishop Sunday Garuba, on Friday, said the release is a demonstration of God’s faithfulness towards Nigeria and the administration of President Muhammadu […]
Unveiling Kashim Shettima and his crocodile tears
By Nuhu Ali Facts dont lie. This much we should be aware of in our everyday struggles in life. I am not a fan of the former governor of Borno State, Kashim Shettima, because I am one of those that felt he didn’t handle the Boko Haram situation in the state effectively while he held […]
Honours for late Kyari as dignitaries converge for book launch
Dignitaries from all works of life converged on Abuja today to extol the virtues of the late Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, Abba Kyari months after his demise. The Governor of Borno State, Professor Babagana Zulum said the late Abba Kyari was not controversial as perceived. This is just as the Comptroller General […]
Those undermining Buhari will not go unpunished – Bishop Ogbaji
By Subomi Adejare Northern cleric, Bishop Pinot Ogbaji, has condemned what he called the attempt by some unpatriotic elements in the northern part of the country to undermine the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari by sabotaging the efforts of the administration in the area of security. The fiery preacher said those trying to sabotage the efforts […]
Northern group seeks Shettima’s arrest over “calls against Buhari”
The Arewa Citizens for Good Governance (ACGG) has called for the arrest of Senator Kashim Shettima for attempting to instigate mutiny against President Muhammadu Buhari. The group made this known in a statement signed by its president, Comrade Silas Adamu, on Wednesday. According to Adamu, the Borno Central lawmaker’s recent remarks on national security could potentially incite […]
Who are the beneficiaries of Boko Haram insurgency?
By Mohammed Jubril What is today Boko Haram started sometime in the build-up to the 2003 general elections as an assemblage of a small clan of political thugs. Desperate Nigerian politicians and power grabbers imported the clan of banditti into Borno state from Niger Republic; armed and unleashed them on the people for partisan reasons. […]