Contrary to insinuation in some quarters, leader of the Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) Yerima Shettima, has expressed support for the newly inaugurated security measure in the South-west named Amotekun, saying he has been an advocate of Community Policing all along. Shettima also distanced himself from a nothern group earlier condemned the South-west move. He […]
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Army clears Gwoza hills, rescue women, children, elderly
Fighting and caring. See pictures of troops of the Nigerian Army on top of Gwoza Hills, cleared the habitant and rescued women, children and old men from terrorists. Children being administered oral polio vaccine by the troops.
Inter-faith group lauds PMB on war against insurgency, religious tolerance, others
Pentecostal Arch-Bishop of South- South, Dr. Julius Ediwe, has showered praises on President Muhammadu Buhari for remarkable successes recorded in the war against insurgency and religious tolerance among various groups across the country. Dr. Ediwe who is also the Grand Patron of the National Inter- Faith and Religious Organisation for Peace spoke on behalf of […]
Group accuses France of equipping terrorists, breaching int’l laws
The Centre for Africa Liberation and Socio-Economic Rights (CALSER) has sounded an alarm over France’s alleged donation of weapons to Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists, describing it as a “breach of international laws”. The Centre brought this to the fore at a press conference on Tuesday in Abuja to address what it described as “reported concealed arms […]
Boko Haram/ISWAP: Group condemns abduction of CAN Chairman
… berates Chad over withdrawal of troops on counter-insurgency operations The Centre for Africa Liberation and Socio-Economic Rights (CALSER) has condemned the kidnap of Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Michika, Adamawa State, Mr Lawan Andimi. The group, in a statement on Monday, blamed the Boko Haram/Islamic State West African Province (ISWAP) and withdrawal […]
TETFUND: CSOs dismiss plots against Prof Bogoro
No fewer than 21 Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) has dismissed calls for the investigation of Executive Secretary, Tertiary Education Trust fund (TETFUND), Professor Suleiman Bogoro, describing it as “diversionary plot to derail crusade for transparency”. The CSOs was led by Advocates of Social Justice for All (ASJA), Coalition for Transparency and Accountability (CTA) and Equity […]
US/Iran Face-Off: Group seeks red alert on IMN members over threat to American, British citizens in Nigeria
The Global Action for Peace has alerted the United States of America and Britain over the safety of its citizens in Nigeria following threat by the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN). The proscribed radical Islamic sect had hinted of an impending attack on foreigners after a military action by the United States of America led […]
Boko Haram/ ISWAP: Group charges Borno Elders, stakeholders on defeating terrorists’ ideology
The Centre for Africa Liberation and Socio-Economic Rights (CALSER) has challenged elders, leaders and political stakeholders in Borno State to adopt new approach and strategy to defeat terrorists’ ideology. In an emotion laden speech delivered at the Unity Fountain on Friday, the centre says it will take collaboration of the elders, politicians and other stakeholders […]
Group accuses Ex- gov Yari of planning to destabilize Zamfara peace, economy
The Peace Advocates Network of Nigeria (PANN) has accused former Zamfara State Governor, Abdulaziz Yari, of plotting to destabilize the state through sponsored banditry. In a press conference in Abuja on Friday, PANN called on concerned patriots to be on the watch and for proactive actions to be taken. According to National President, Chinedu Okoli, […]
ENUGU AIRPORT TO RE-OPEN BEFORE EASTER, SIRIKA ASSURES
Minister of Aviation Senator Hadi Sirika, has given assurance that the Enugu airport which is undergoing rehabilitation would be ready before Easter. The Minister who inspected the ongoing rehabilitation of the runway of Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu Thursday expressed satisfaction with the progress of work. Those who joined the Aviation Minister on the inspection […]