By Moses Abu 2015 was a turning point in Nigeria for several reasons. President Buhari won elections as an opposition candidate, which is a very rare occurrence in this part of the world. He thereafter made what I call one of the best appointments ever. In changing the service chiefs, the President appointed core professionals […]
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Obasanjo: Nigerians urged to shun prophets of doom
Following a statement credited to former President Olusegun Obasanjo about Nigeria’s unity, the National Inter-Faith and Religious Organizations for Peace (NIFROP) has urged Nigerians to ignore “prophets of doom” and pray for the country. Obasanjo had alleged that “Nigeria is fast drifting to a failed and badly divided state” due to the recent mismanagement. The ex-president’s […]
Buhari, North- East and the Uncommon Transformation
By Goodness Adaoyiche On the 28th of July, 2020, Nigerian governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) commended President Muhammadu Buhari for his achievements in securing the lives and property of Nigerians. This by no means is a significant development given its emphasis by the Constitution and how past administrations have […]
Gana And The Rest Of Us
By Richard Murphy In the most bizarre turn of events yet, Benue State Government and leaders from Sankera axis of the state said they have accepted the killing of notorious militia leader, Terwase Akwaza, aka Gana, “as an act of God” while also elevating themselves into a pontificate conclave with the powers to grant absolution […]
Buratai extends Operation Sahel Sanity, charges troops to wipe out remaining bandits
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt. Gen. Tukur Yusufu Buratai has charged troops to eliminate remnants of bandits in the North-West after announcing an extension to Operation Sahel Sanity. The COAS made this known during a media chat at the Special Army Super Camp 4, Faskari, Katsina State on Saturday. He explained that considering […]
Mohammed Yusuf and Gana: What Benue Is Not Telling Us!
By Bernard Kifasi The death of Terwase Akwaza popularly known as Gana, has generated some discourses in the country with the narrative of some politicians in Benue State. There seem to be an attempt to glorify his grave misdeeds that have seen to the death of thousands in parts of Benue, Taraba and Nasarawa states. […]
Withdraw your statement on Gana, Sankera youths tell Suswam
The Sankera Youth Forum (SYF) has called on the lawmaker representing Benue North-East in the National Assembly, Senator Gabriel Suswam to withdraw his statement on notorious militia leader, Terwase Akwaza, popularly known as Gana. Sankera consists of three of the seven local government areas which makes up the senatorial district which the ex-governor represents and was […]
Oyo APC: Panel reconciles Akala, Shittu, others
The governor Abubakar Badaru-led All Progressives Congress (APC) reconciliation have met with the party’s leadership and stakeholders from Oyo state with a view to bringing about genuine reconciliation and establishing lasting peace and unity between the stakeholders of the party. A statement signed Friday in Abuja by the Deputy National Publicity Secretary of APC, Yekini […]
Gana: Group confirms notorious Benue criminal killed after gun duel with troops
A preliminary report by the Coalition of Human Rights Groups in Nigeria has revealed that Terwase Akwaza (Gana) was killed during a shoot-out with security operatives on Tuesday, 8th September 2020, along Makurdi-Gboko Road in Benue State. Recall that the deceased terrorist has been declared wanted by security operatives for his atrocities in the state.. […]
Re- “A Time to Heal;” but Suswam, God does not work by your dictates!
By John Manwo The incumbent Senator representing Benue North-East Senatorial district in the National Assembly (NASS), Rt.Hon. Dr. Gabriel Torwua Suswam has stopped consternating me as a personality, anywhere in the mould of a leader. I have closely monitored Sen. Suswam in the last few years only to disappointingly discover he is a vicious undertaker […]