The Coalition of APC Democrats has passed a vote of no confidence on the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, consequently demanding his resignation from office. The group said Gbajabiamila has displayed gross abuse of office and complete disregard for the APC as a party. Speaking at a press conference on Friday in Abuja through […]
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Boko Haram and Before We Crucify Zulum
By Mohammed Zanna At the face of “glaring truth,” false peddlers will still arise among the people. These are people that seek not after the country’s interests, but after their own selfish gains. They scream for proofs and evidence at any news that indicates Boko haram recording casualties.Their delight is in hearing the victory of […]
General Buratai’s defiant audacity in leadership
By Philip Agbese “Never forget that no military leader has ever become great without audacity.” -Karl von Clausewitz In Nigeria, audacity in leadership also requires a great dosage of defiant courage. It is because in this part of the world, majority of the people are more atoned to failed leadership predominantly. It sounds odd, but […]
Insecurity: Elders group rates Buhari over previous administrations
President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration has so far outdone his predecessor in the fight against insurgency and criminal elements in the country, a group of elder statesmen led by Third Republic Senate President, Ameh Ebute has said. This was contained in a communique released at the end of a joint meeting of the Council of Elder […]
Poor governance, lack of accountability by states responsible for insecurity – GGI report
A special report has alleged that poor leadership and lack of accountability at state and local government levels fueled the insecurity experienced in parts of the country. The Good Governance Index (GGI) said it came to this conclusion after systemic research on factors responsible for insecurity in Nigeria to identify the elements behind the escalation. To […]
Boko Haram: Coalition hails Zulum’s appraisal of Peace under Buhari
The Coalition for Truth and Justice (CTJ) has applauded Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State for identifying with President Muhammadu Buhari’s efforts towards the war against insurgency in Nigeria. According to the coalition, the governor displayed “exemplary leadership in governance” by admitting to improved security in his state and the entire North-East in the last six […]
Group accuses NASS, PDP of plans to undermine democracy
The March4Nigeria Movement has raised an alarm over a deliberate plot by the National Assembly and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to truncate the country’s democracy by forcing a regime change. The group called the attention of security agents, well-meaning Nigerians and the world at large to a planned coup by these “disparate elements in Nigeria […]
Group chides NASS, PDP over moves to impeach Buhari
… demands recall of pro-impeachment members The National Democratic Front (NDF) says Nigerians will hold the National Assembly liable should the president be illegally impeached, thereby truncating the nation’s democracy. The NDF said any attempt to overturn the mandate of Nigerians will be met with stern resistance. The group made its position known in a […]
Terrorism Lasting 20 Years: Shehu Sani Should Go Back to School
By Philip Agbese Former Senator for Kaduna Central Senatorial District, Shehu Sani, is a man to watch. He should be watched not because he is some star boy or role model that must be recommended to the upcoming generation to emulate, he should be watched closely because he has degenerated to a point where he […]
Delta North Killings: Accused asks not to be tried in Abuja
Seven persons alleged to have been involved in the 2017 killing of indigenes of Idumuje-Ugboko Community of Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State, have challenged the decision of the Federal Government to prosecute them in Abuja. The federal government in the charge filed by the office of Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister […]