A group, South-south Emerging Leaders’ Forum (SELF) has warned against subterranean plot by some highly placed politicians to rig the the 2023 general elections, beginning with the forthcoming Edo state governorship election. The South-south forum, in a statement made available Wednesday in Abuja, by its Convener Barrister Preye Wilson, said the arrow head of the […]
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You came at a time Nigeria needed you most, citizen hails Farouq in open letter
A well-meaning Nigerian has described Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Hajiya Sadiya Farouk as an “epitome of true motherhood” who came at a time Nigeria needed her the most. Priscila Guoti, who simply dubbed herself as a ‘proud Nigerian’ made this known in an open letter to the minister, published on her […]
Nigerian Army @ 157, the role of corporate social responsibility in the fight against insurgency
By Tunde Johnson The Nigerian Army has come a long way. From the West Africa Frontier Force, WAFF, where it evolved to its current designation as Nigeria Army, the NA has seen lots of transformation and changes all aimed at enhancing professionalism and efficient service delivery. For an army that has won many battles and wars, […]
APC govs mourn ex-party zonal chair Inuwa Abdulkadir
Governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) said they received with shock the death of the party’s immediate-past zonal vice chairman (North-east) Barr Inuwa Abdulkadir, who died on the early hours on Monday. In a condolence message signed on behalf of the Progressives Governors Forum (PGF) by its chairman and the governor of Kebbi state, […]
Covid-19: NUJ FCT donates 150 protective suits to Resident Doctors
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT has made a donation of 150 protective suits to the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) FCT chapter. This gesture is a bid to encourage health workers working at the frontline of Covid-19 pandemic, Presenting the item on Tuesday to the President of FCT Chapter of the Association, […]
COVID-19: Farouq gets kudos on administration of aids to poor Nigerians
Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Hajiya Sadiya Farouq, has received applause for her supervision and transparent administration of aides to the poorest Nigerians to cushion the effect of the coronavirus. This was contained in a report by the Coalition for Good Governance (CGG), signed by Comrade Mohammed Abu, after a critical assessment of the […]
International NGOs complicit in Boko Haram activities in North-East Nigeria, report says
A report by the Centre for Africa Liberation and Socio-Economic Rights (CALSER) says some international non-governmental organizations (INGOs) are culpable of unlawfully aiding Boko Haram/ISWAP activities in North-East, Nigeria. Instead of providing humanitarian assistance to victims of the Boko Haram crisis, CALSER said these INGOs bolster and encourage the carnage being perpetrated by the insurgent […]
Group seeks Kashamu’s extradition to face criminal trials in US
The Anti-Corruption and Integrity Forum (AIF) has petitioned the Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington on why Senator Buruji Kashamu should be extradited to face alleged criminal trials preferred against him in the United States of America. In a press statement released in Tuesday in Abuja, the group accused Kashamu of hiding under judicial […]
Hushpuppi: Call for probe of Atiku, Saraki, Dogara, Dino, myself laughable – Frank
Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, on Tuesday, described the call for the investigation of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, ex-Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, ex-Speaker, House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, Senator Dino Melaye and himself as a huge joke. A suspected Nigerian internet fraudster, Ramon […]
Gen Buratai’s homemade innovations and the Nigerian Army of our dreams
By Michele Aluor The history of the Nigerian Army is replete with stories that should make every Nigerian proud. In its 157 years of existence, there has been a steady transformation of the Nigerian Army into a professional and formidable force to reckon with in the world. These are indeed no mean feat; however, this […]