President Muhammadu Buhari has received massive commendation for propelling the military into stamping out Boko Haram terrorists across the northeast. The Middle Belt Conscience Guard (MBCG), at a press conference on Sunday, in Abuja, said the president deserves hearty and heavenly encomiums for the rewarding impacts of the anti-insurgency campaigns. According to MBCG, the president has not only […]
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Insurgency: Zulum asked to apologize to PMB, troops over allegations
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has received a seven-day ultimatum to apologize to President Muhammadu Buhari and the Nigerian military over what a group refers to as a a series of false accusations levelled against troops on the frontlines. The North East Peace Assembly (NEPA) threatened that “failure to do so means he would […]
Appreciating what Buhari has done in the Northeast
By Mohammed Haske On the 4th of November 2011, the two major towns of Damaturu and Potiskum in Yobe State were on fire following coordinated bombing and shooting attacks on police and other facilities in the State. Residents of the two towns for several hours could not fathom what was happening as they ran in […]
Former-Army spokesman commends probe of allegations against troops, counter-banditry operations
A former Director of Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Sani Usman (retd), mni, has commended the Nigerian military for swift and transparent investigation of soldiers alleged to be involved in farming and fishing activities in the northeast. He made the commendation while contributing to a television programme called “Journalists Hangout” on Television Continental (TVC) on Friday, […]
Appreciating Buhari on a Promise Fulfilled
By Bukola Olasanmi President Muhammadu Buhari is a man of his words. During the 2015 elections, he promised to do three things, improve on the economy, tackle corruption and address the insecurity in the country. He has since assuming office started the fight against corruption from which millions of dollars have been recovered by the […]
Ebonyi group writes Buratai, over Reference Hospital, others
Some well-meaning indigenes of Ebonyi State have applauded the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. T.Y Buratai for the siting of the Nigerian Army Reference Hospital in Abakiliki, the state capital. In an open letter on Friday, the group, under the auspices of Association of Ebonyi Indigenes in Abuja (AEIA) also commended the COAS […]
Matawalle’s lesson note for Zulum on fighting terrorism
By Idoko Ainoko I recall there was a time in Nigeria that Zamfara state in North-West Nigeria was on the verge of annihilation. Blood flowed freely, and the then-governor once threatened to resign as the Chief Security Officer of the state. Things were so bad that it seemed there would be no end in sight. […]
Saadiya Farouq: Appraising a True Workaholic
By Leonard Aluor One of the Major planks of the economic direction of the Buhari led administration is alleviating the poverty of the teeming masses. It should be noted that one thing Buhari has going for him is his popularity amongst the talakawa in this country. There seem to be a magnetic aura that has […]
Beware of cyber-bandits, fake news merchants, CAFA warns
The Citizens Against Fake Activists (CAFA) has urged Nigerians to be cautious of cyber-bandits, fake news merchants and their accomplices trying to undermine the war against banditry in the North-West. According to CAFA, these individuals and groups aid and abet terrorist activities and instigate the locals against the government because of their personal benefit. CAFA’s caution was contained […]
Insecurity: Group appreciates Buhari for securing Yobe State from Boko Haram
The Yobe Peace and Development Movement (YPDM) says the state remains forever grateful to President Muhammadu Buhari for eliminating Boko Haram terrorists from its territory. YPDM made this known in a press conference on Thursday in Damaturu, the state capital to show gratitude to President Buhari on behalf of other natves. Yobe was among the […]