Retirement of 365 soldiers not linked to Boko Haram, group reveals

A report by the Independent Monitors Project (IMP) has rubbished insinuations that 365 soldiers retired due to low morale in the fight against Boko Haram/ ISWAP terorists.  IMP said after a week-long extensive investigation and assessment of the North-East, it discovered that contrary to speculations, the troops are in high spirits, dedicated and commited to winning the […]

Cable TV: TSTV set to resume after initial setback

The TSTV Africa, Tuesday, paid a courtesy visit on the National Broadcasting Commission. The team led by Dr. Bright Echefu, the CEO of the organisation was recieved by Prof. Armstrong Idachaba, Ag. DG and Management of the Commission. Dr. Echefu disclosed that his organisation was ready to resume operations. He used the opportunity to express […]

Sahara Reporters Received $25m to Ridicule FG’s Anti-Corruption Fight, Group Alleges

An online publication, Sahara Reporters has been accused of working underground to frustrate the anti-corruption war of President Mohammadu Buhari’s administration. Equity And Justice In Politics And Governance Movement, at a press conference in Abuja, accused the online publication of receiving $25m to tarnish the image of the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of […]

Insecurity: Nigerians urged to intensify prayers for military hierarchy, troops

The National Inter-Faith Religious Organizations for Peace (NIFROP) has tasked Nigerians to intensify prayers for the Service Chiefs and troops to defeat remnants of terrorists, bandits and all other criminal elements and their sponsors in the country.  In a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Bishop Sunday Garuba, on Tuesday, the inter-faith group said Nigerians must unite in prayer at […]

Banditry: Arewa Group drums support for Operation Sahel Sanity

…. expresses confidence in COAS Buratai’s decisive leadership The Arewa Youth Security Network (AYSN) has called on Nigerians to support the Nigerian Army’s recently launched Operation Sahel Sanity, labelling it as a success already.  In a statement signed by Secretary-Gerneral, Comrade JImoh Jibrin, on Tuesday, the Northern group also expressed confidence in the Chief of […]

Group alleges France complicity in Boko Haram/ISWAP threats to Nigeria

The Coalition Against Terrorism and Extremism (CATE) has warned France that its sabotage and sponsorship of Boko Haram/ISWAP activities in Nigeria poses a threat to the country’s sovereignty.  CATE made this known in an open letter signed by its National Co-ordinator, Gabriel Onoja, on Monday and addressed to France Ambassador to Nigeria, Jérôme Pasquier.  According to Onoja, the European […]

Boko Haram and the 356 Fat Lies against the Nigerian Army

By Idoko Ainoko I have a challenge, one that is borne out of the desire to see that Nigeria experiences sustainable peace and development. But the recent happening in the country is quite depressing and an indication that there are indeed those who are hell-bent on seeing to the disintegration of Nigeria for inexplicable reasons. […]

Sadiya Farouq: The melting point for principle and humanity

By Philip Agbese Before now, I found the ancient English aphorism, “what a man can do, a woman can do better,” a bit distractive because I considered it a demeaning psychological assault on the masculinity of men. But I am forced to embrace the wisdom in this wit, after I keenly watched the operations of […]

$800m oil sleeze: Buhari should resign as Petroleum Minister, Frank seeks probe

A political activist and former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Comrade Timi Frank, has condemned series of allegations of corruption currently in the country, especially the alleged $800million oil fraud. He has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to resign as Petroleum Minister. He also called on the National Assembly to thoroughly […]

Nobody is above the law in Buhari’s govt, APC responds to PDP

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has asked Nigerians to disregard what it termed “fake lamentations” by the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), saying nobody is above the law in the current administration led by President Muhammadu Buhari. The PDP in a statement earlier had raised some allegations of corruption in the APC’s government but […]