The Centre for Social Justice, Equity and Transparency (CESJET) has hailed the Nigerian Army’s Operation Sahel Sanity as a success already in countering bandits and restoring peace to the northwest. CESJET made this known in its quarterly interim report on the war against banditry and other forms of criminalities after an assessment tour of the region. […]
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Africans in Asia task Adesina on agricultural technology
A group of African youths based in Asia under the aegis of African Youths in Asia (AYA) has lauded the re-election of Akinwumi Adesina as the President if Africa Development Bank (AfDB). The group’s coordinator, Oladotun Toye, in a congratulatory message signed made available to newsmen Sunday in Abuja, urged Adesina to use his re-election […]
DSS/IPOB Clash: Group condemns call by Kanu to attack security operatives
The Good Conscience Forum (GCF) says the call by the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu for his members to attack security operatives is a “significant threat to the peace and tranquillity in Nigeria”. The group, in a statement signed by its National President, Dr Edwin Ogbu, on Friday urged relevant authorities to […]
Save our nation from disgrace, call Adebanjo to order – Afenifere youths urge Yoruba elders
The Coalition of Afenifere Youth Groups (CAYG) has urged Yoruba elders to call a chieftain of its apex socio-political group, Ayo Adebanjo, to order over comments bordering on national security. The Afenifere youths, in a statement signed by its Publicity Secretary, Otunba Ibukunke Daniel, on Friday, said some enemies of the Yoruba nation is using Adebanjo and others […]
NAUB: A confirmation of Buhari’s commitment to peace, development – Group
The North-East Peace Ambassadors (NEPA) say the establishment of the Nigerian Army University Biu (NAUB) is a confirmation of President Muhammadu Buhari’s genuine commitment to peace and development in the region. In a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Yusuf Bala, on Friday, the NEPA said the president has kept his promise, not only stamping out insurgency but […]
PRRI commends Nigeria Army’s successes in North-West
….solicits assistance for IDPs to return home for farming The Peace, Reconciliation and Rehabilitation Initiative (PRRI) has hailed the Nigerian Army for recording massive successes in its operations acrosss the Northwest. The PRRI, in a statement through its Director, Mary Odoma, on Thursday, said the establishment of the Army Super Camp IV as well as as the launch […]
Pro-democracy group commends Buratai, troops on war against insurgency
The National Democratic Front (NDF) has expressed satisfaction with the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai and the troops of the Nigerian Army in the ongoing war against insurgency and terrorism. In a statement signed by Secretary-General, Dr Bolaji Abdulkadir, on Wednesday, the pro-democracy group hailed the successes of various clearance operations, adding […]
Senate never asked our management staff to step aside – NTA
The Nigerian Television Authority has denied reports that its management staff have been asked to step aside by the Senate Committee on Finance. The government-owned broadcast network made this known in a statement signed by its Deputy Director Corporate Affairs, M.C. Moses, on Wednesday. There were reports that the Senate had recommended the dismissal of […]
UK Parliamentary group report targeted at creating ethnoreligious divisions in Nigeria, Yoruba group warn
The Concerned Yoruba Elders and Patriots (CYEP) has expressed shock over a report by the United Kingdom’s parliament, adding that such is targeted at creating ethnoreligious divisions in the country. CYEP at a press conference on Tuesday said allegations of genocide against Christians in Nigeria are not only false but capable of provoking crisis among religions. […]
C/Rivers APC: Buni inaugurates Senator Mbu as State chairman
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Caretaker/Extra Ordinary National Convention Planning Committee, governor Mai Mala Buni has inaugurated Senator Matthew T. Mbu as the new chairman of the Cross River state chapter of the party. In a statement signed by the party’s spokesman Yekini Nabena, said governor Mai Mala Buni conducted the inauguration […]