…Calls for vigilance on governor’s family members, friends Ahead of the February 14 handover date to the new government of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa state, the party’s Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Yekini Nabena, has accused the outgoing Governor of Bayelsa state, Seriake Dickson, his family members and friends of plan to loot […]
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Frank lauds Adeboye’s protest, charges regional leaders on security
A political activist and former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, on Monday, commended the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, for leading a “prayer walk” against the unabating insecurity in the country. Frank said the peaceful protest is a […]
Insurgency: Retired officers support troops in battlefield – Gen Marwa
Former Military Administrator of Lagos State, Brigadier-General Buba Marwa (retd) has said that retired military officers in the country are solidly behind troops fighting insurgency in the northeast notwithstanding the complaints and in some cases, distractions against the nations’ gallant military. Speaking as a guest at the 2019 West African Social Activities (WASA) of the […]
Zamfara governor, Matawalle wins TheNigerian Security Icon Award
Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara State is set to receive the award of “Security Icon of the Year” for 2019 by TheNigerian News Group. Since taking over the helm of affairs from Abdul’aziz Yari on May 29, Mr Matawalle earned wave review for his unorthodox, progressive and charismatic leadership style, especially in the area of […]
Adamawa governor, Fintiri lauds military’s counter insurgency fight
Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa state has lauded the military in tackling the activities of insurgents headlong for peace and tranquility in the Northeast. Fintiri during his visit to 144 Battalion of the Nigeria Army base, Madagali said the military has rekindled consistent hopes of the people of the area. He assured that government would […]
Insecurity: APC accuses PDP, NASS of planning to overthrow Buhari
The All Progressives Congress Local Government Chairmen (APC-LGC) has has alleged that there is a plot by the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to overthrow President Muhammadu Buhari with the aid of the National Assembly. The grassroots APC chairmen made this accusation at a press conference on Thursday in Abuja, where it strongly accused the […]
Insurgency: Former Senate President writes Lawan, urges complementary strategy to military solutions
Elder statesman and former President of the Senate, Senator Ameh Ebute, has called on Senate President, Ahmed Lawan, to engage other politicians, technocrats as well as businessmen from the northeast to join hands to help in complementing roles that will solve the lingering security crises in the region. Ebute wants the Senate President as the […]
Service Chiefs: Group accuses House of Reps of working with underground forces to ruin Nigeria
The National Democratic Front (NDF) has accused the House of Representatives of working with underground forces to return Nigeria to dark and inglorious era. NDF was reacting to a motion moved on Thursday by the Chief Whip of the House, Hon, Mohammed Tahir Mongunu and 14 others, calling on the current Service Chiefs to resign […]
Buhari’s Resignation: Igbo group disowns Abaribe, asks him to apologise
A socio-political movement in the southeast, Igbos in Nigeria Movement (INM) has disowned the lawmaker representing Abia-South Senatorial District, Eyinaya Abaribe, over his call for President Muhammadu Buhari to resign from office. The Igbo group made this known on Thursday at a press conference in Awka, Anambra State, in which it ordered the 64-year-old to […]
NDDC Probe: CESJET writes IGP, DSS, seeks Security Protection For Acting MD
Following the forensic audit of the activities of the Niger-Delta Development Commission, NDDC, the Centre for Social Justice, Equity and Transparency (CESJET) has written the Inspector- General of Police and the Director-General of the Directorate of State Services to beef up security around the Managing Director of the commission, Dr. (Mrs.) Joi Nunieh. The centre, […]