The Citizens Against Fake Activists (CAFA) has called on the National Assembly to amend the nation’s anti-terror legislation to dish out stiffer penalties, such as death by hanging to fake activists and others who aid and abet terrorism. CAFA said it came to this conclusion after thoroughly evaluating the ongoing war against terrorism in the […]
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Why FG is stopping petrol subsidy – Sylva
The federal government has said in view of recent misguided comments and innuendos, it has become expedient for the Ministry of Petroleum to explain misconceptions around the issue of Petroleum Products deregulation. Minister of State for Petroleum, Chief Timipre Sylva, in a statement he personally signed Wednesday in Abuja, explained that after a thorough examination […]
Counter-insurgency: Ebute writes Buratai, troops, commends gallantry
… urges COAS to double tempo of successes to free Nigeria from killers Third Republic Senate President, Ameh Ebute, on Tuesday, penned a touching letter to Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. T.Y Buratai and the Nigerian Army troops, saluting their gallantry and bravery in the war against insurgency. In the letter dated July […]
Gen Buratai and his vision of human rights friendly Army
By Philip Agbese The Nigerian Army has traversed the historical path very gloriously. I have always known it as famous for professional exploits in Nigeria and abroad during peace keeping operations in parts of the world. The United Nations (UN) has severally decorated participating Nigerian soldiers in its Peace Keeping Operations with various revered medals […]
#Magugate: PDP asks Osinbajo to resign over N4billion scandal
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called for immediate resignation of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo following alleged complicities and his indictment in the fraud investigation of Mr. Ibrahim Magu, the embattled Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Dr. Emeka Kalu, the National Publicity Secretary of PDP Youth Alliance (PDPYA) canvassed this position in […]
Boko Haram: Diaspora Nigerians pass vote of confidence on Buhari, Service Chiefs
…. say some Nigerians are making conclusions without proper analysis of security issues facing the country Nigerians in Diaspora Monitoring Group (NDMG) United States Chapter have passed a vote of confidence on President Muhammadu Buhari and his Service Chiefs for their handling of the insecurity situaton in the county. According to the group, the Nigerian […]
Edo 2020: Group urges Nigerians to be vigilant against rigging
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 […]
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, […]