A political activist and former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, on Sunday, urged the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari, to urgently constitute a panel of inquiry to investigate the illegal withdrawal of N10billion from the Treasury Single Account. Frank in a statement in Abuja, said that such […]
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Buhari’s charming gestures to the South-East through Nigerian Army
By Stanley Ogbu President Muhammadu Buhari is fast enchanting the hearts of South-Easterners with some improbable gestures through the Nigerian Army. Even the worst critic of the president is falling for his allure. Who wouldn’t? In the last five years, President Buhari has brought steady development and progress to the region, unmatched by his predecessors. […]
Ohaneze youths back Gov Umahi on call for retention of ‘performing’ Service Chiefs
The Ohanaeze Youth Assembly (OYA) has thrown its weight behind Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi over his call for the retention of “performing” Service Chiefs. The South-East youths said it aligned with the governor as his recommendation is without any bias and remain the best so far in the country. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony of […]
Insecurity: Understanding the Power of Divine Intercession in Warfare
By Bishop Sunday Garuba The issue of insecurity in Nigeria is such that should elicit concern from all well-meaning Nigerians. It is a statement of fact that the Nigerian authorities have been relentless in their efforts towards addressing the various security threats in the country. As a start, I must add that the task of […]
PMB, Buratai get kudos for establishing Nigerian Army Reference Hospital Abakaliki
President Muhammadu Buhari and Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai have received plaudits for siting a state-of-the-art Nigerian Army Reference Hospital in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State. Describing the president as a “friend of the south-east”, the Igbos in Nigeria Movement (INN) said he has once again shamed his naysayers and rubbished all their narration […]
Disparaging military efforts in Borno act of ingratitude to Buhari, Youth Forum tells Zulum
The Unity Youth Forum ( UYF) has warned Borno State governor and his officials that any attempt to disparage the military is an act of ingratitude to the troops on the frontlines as well as President Muhammadu Buhari. The group expressed disappointment with Zulum over his incessant outbursts targeted at the military despite being a major […]
Foreign Interests and the new terror propangada against Nigeria
By Richard Murphy There is nothing wrong with holding a media briefing, like the one held by the Commander of the US special operations command for Africa (AFRICOM) Dagvin Anderson. The United States’ military top brass warned that al-Qaeda, Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province now have presence in the northwest of […]
Don’t sack service chiefs, increase army funds, Umahi tells Buhari
Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State, Friday, called on President Muhammadu Buhari to increase funding and logistics to the Nigeria Army, rather than contemplating sacking the Service Chiefs. The Governor who stated this during Ground Breaking Ceremony of Nigeria Army Reference Hospital, Abakaliki, praised the Army for their gallantry and dedication towards securing the Territory […]
Edo: Campaign should be about Ize-Iyamu not Oshiomhole, PGF boss warns
…Lauds Akeredolu’s reconciliatory moves in Ondo The Director-General All Progressives Congress (APC) Progressive Governors Forum (PGF), Salihu Moh. Lukman, has warned that should the party allow sacked party’s national chairman, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, to lead campaign for the party’s candidate, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, APC may not win the September 19, Edo state governorship election. In […]
Banditry: Masari expresses gratitude to Nigerian Army, others for restoring normalcy
The Katsina State Government has expressed gratitude to the Nigerian Army and other security forces for degrading the activities of bandits and restoring normalcy in the state. Governor Bello Masari gave this commendation in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Security Matters, Ibrahim Katsina on Friday. Hundreds of people have been killed in […]