The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, has called for the immediate release of Okechukwu Nnodim, a correspondent with the Punch Newspapers. Nnodim was allegedly kidnapped by four gunmen in his Abuja home who gained access to his residence by scaling his fence after firing several gunshots in the air. In a press statement […]
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Diaspora hail President Buhari on Buratai, others’ Ambassadorial Nominations
….says nominees will terminate the reign of Boko Haram The Nigerians in Diaspora Monitoring Group (NDMG) has applauded President Muhammadu Buhari for the nomination of former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai (rtd) and three other immediate past service chiefs as non-career diplomats. In a statement signed by its Secretary-General, Raymond Egule, on Thursday, the […]
Igbo Soldiers: Group warns against smear campaigns against Buratai, others
Some international groups plan to launch a smear campaign to assassinate the character of the immediate past Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai (rtd), a group has alleged. A civil society group, Nigeria First, at a press conference on Thursday in Abuja dismissed the alleged killing of Igbos by the Nigerian Army under Buratai’s watch. […]
APC registration: Petroleum Minister, Sylva revalidates, mobilises Bayelsans
Minister of state for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, has revalidated his membership of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the ongoing nationwide fresh registration/revalidation exercise. The former governor of Bayelsa state also urged all the APC members and those that are yet to join political party to take advantage of the ongoing exercise […]
Kogi: Former lawmaker dumps PDP for APC
A prominent former member of the Kogi state House of Assembly, Amb. Friday Sani, who is known for opposing governor Yahaya Bello in the state has joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The two term lawmaker, who represented Igalamela Odolu, told newsmen at the APC national secretariat in Abuja that he decided to join […]
FG TO COMBAT INSECURITY WITH FUNCTIONAL AIRSTRIPS
The Minister of Aviation Hadi Sirika has reiterated Federal Government’s commitment to resuscitate and ensure functional airstrips all over the country. This he said is to combat insecurity and boost commercial activities. He stated this when a delegation sent by Emir of Hadejia led by a former Deputy Governor of Jigawa State, Senator Ibrahim Hassan […]
Group pays glowing tribute to Buratai, others on exit from service
The National Democratic Front (NDF) has penned a touching tribute to outgoing Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen Tukur Buratai (retd) and other military chiefs following their recent retirement from service. In a statement titled “Service Chiefs: A Salute to Courage in Service to Nigeria”, the pro-democracy group hailed the now-retired chiefs for their patriotism, commitment […]
Buhari urged to honour Buratai, Olonisakin, others with GCON award
President Muhammadu Buhari has been called on to honour the immediate past Services Chiefs with national awards for meritorious duty while in service. The Coalition of Civil Society Groups for Good Governance and Transparency said Buhari should honour the immediate past Service Chiefs with the award of the Grand Commander of the Order of Niger. […]
Effium killings: Group seeks urgent deployment of military in Ebonyi
The Association of Ebonyi State Indigenes in the Diaspora (AESID) has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to immediately deploy military personnel to Effium community in Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi state where over 40 persons have been killed. The indigenes said to forestall further break down of law and order and wanton killing of […]
Gen TY Buratai: The General who led from the front
By Philip Agbese Change is inevitable. But whenever it occurs, what comes to mind is how those exiting would be remembered. For the outgoing Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen Tukur Yusuf Buratai (rtd), the answer is very simple; he would be remembered as the Army General who led his troops from the front. That […]