The Global Integrity Crusade Network(GICN), has called for caution in plans to extend invitation to the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Mr. AbubKar Malami, SAN, to appear as witness before the Justice Isa Ago Salami Panel. The Justice Salami Panel is currently probing allegation of corruption against the suspended Acting Chairman of the Economic and […]
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Terrorism Index: Centre commends Nigeria’s progress on peace despite threats
The Centre for International and Strategic Studies (CISS) has applauded Nigeria’s progress on peace as indicated by the Global Peace Index. The centre also dismissed reports which ranked Nigeria as one of the most terrorised countries in the world. Based on this year’s rating by the Institute for Economics and Peace, Nigeria climbed one spot to 147 […]
Independence Day: Inter-Faith group commences prayers for Nigeria, PMB
Ahead of Nigeria’s 60th independence anniversary, the National Inter-Faith and Religious Organization for Peace (NIFROP) has commenced prayer and fasting for President Muhammadu Buhari and the entire country. At its meeting on Tuesday at the Unity Fountain, Abuja, the group described October 1st as a “day of convenant” which marked the end of colonial rule. Speaking […]
Security: Elder’s group counters Obasanjo over Buhari, says President surpasses predecessors
Some elder statesmen under the aegis of the Patriotic Elders Council (PEC) say President Muhammadu Buhari has surpassed his predecessors in terms of security, contrary to claims by former President, Olusegun Obasanjo. The group made this known in a communique issued on Tuesday and signed by Alhaji Muhammadu Ari Gwaska and Chief Simon Shango, its […]
Gana’s death signals peace for Middle-Belt – EMN
The death of notorious militia leader, Terwase Akwaza, popularly known as Gana would usher a new era of peace in the Middle-Belt region, the Ethnic Minorities in Nigeria (EMN) has said. Spokesman of the group, Comrade Tony Odey made this known at its media briefing on Tuesday in Abuja. According to the ECN, natives of Benue, Taraba […]
General Buratai and his voyage of transformation
By Thomas Uzah PhD Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai came like a dunce on the hottest seat of battle some five years ago. Many were under the faulty illusion that he sneaked his way unto the path of death on the plains, forests, and mountains of the Northeast in the hands of the merciless and militant […]
Re: Lt. Gen. Akinrinade (rtd): A stakeholder who missed the path!
By Simon Shango The Nigerian media buzzed with news of the visit of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. TY Buratai on Monday 14th September 2020 to the home State of his senior and retired colleague, Gen. Gen. Alani Akinrinade, Osun. The former COAS had a privilege, courtesy of the invitation extended to […]
Fatal Arrogance: Why is the IMN afraid of its shadows?
Abu Duniya In the last few weeks, Nigerians have been inundated with cries of condemnations from the members of the proscribed Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) about the behind-the-scenes photos and a 12-minute-clip from the set of Nollywood movie titled, ‘Fatal Arrogance,’ still in the oven or production room. The movie which is produced by […]
The IMN is guilty as charged!
By Charles Ibekwe The renewed senseless ranting from members of the outlawed terrorists sect, Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) popularly known El-Zakzaky Terrorists in Nigeria is increasingly becoming hollow. Nigeria is a country which has suffered enough tribulations in the hands of terrorists and terror-inclined sects. President Muhammadu Buhari must step- up efforts to safeguard […]
Edo: Observers laud Nigerian Army, others over peaceful poll
A group of independent observers at the just concluded Edo State Governorship election has described the Nigerian Army and other security operatives as “worthy partners of democracy” over the peaceful conduct of the exercise. The Independent Election Monitoring Observers, consisting of civil society organisations, non-governmental organisations and the media said the presence of “professional” troops played a […]