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 […]
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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 […]
Boko Haram: Appreciating President Buhari on his feats
By Kolawole Abe There is no gainsaying that Nigeria just like some other parts of West Africa today is ravaged by insurgency. This insurgency fuelled mainly by the ouster of Muhammar Ghaddafi of Libya in October 2011 by imperialism backed local forces and the subsequent civil war that broke out in that desert country led […]
Group appreciates Buhari, says President has liberated 5 North-East States from terrorists
The Coalition of Northern Patriots (CNP) has expressed gratitude to President Muhammadu Buhari for ‘stamping out Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in five states in the North-East’ . Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, Nuruddeen Dodo said Adamawa, Bauchi, Gombe, Taraba and Yobe States are experiencing a new lease of life, thanks to the president. According to the […]
Insecurity: Buhari Supporters chides Zulum over allegations against troops
The Coalition of Friends and Supporters of Buhari has described as absurd several attempts by Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State and his aides to blackmail the Nigerian troops fighting Boko Haram insurgents. The group said the two instances where Zulum tried to ridicule the Nigerian military but turned out that he was wrong on […]
Boko Haram: Group thanks Buhari for eradicating terrorists from Bauchi
The Bauchi Coalition of Progressives has sent a thank you message to President Muhammadu Buhari, for completely eradicating Boko Haram terrorists from Bauchi State. The coalition said the appreciation became imperative following the efforts of Mr. President, which led to the Complete disappearance of the terrorists from the nook and cranny of Bauchi State. According […]