By Adam Biu “But let them sleep Lord, and I mourn a space; For, if above all these, my sins abound, ‘Tis late to ask abundance of thy grace, When we are there. Here on this lowly ground, Teach me how to repent; for that’s as good As if thou hadst sealed my pardon with […]
Category archives: Opinion
General Buratai, Nigerian Army and the place of patriotism
By Nkechi Odoma Assessing a phenomenon comprehensively at every point and dimension of history is quite difficult. It is impossible to get an accurately wholistic picture of any occurrence, so long as different people are involved in appraising it. And philosophers have profoundly argued that the preceptory senses of all human beings do not function […]
ASF France: Nigeria can do without interference from self-seeking organizations
By Ahmed Badamosi The Avocats Sans Frontières France (Lawyers Without Borders France), ASF France, has added its name to the list of foreign organizations who see nothing good in Nigeria. It is well known that there are some groups which never pull the attention of the rest of the world to any positive happening in […]
The Fear of Buratai’s Onslaught, The Beginning Of Wisdom For Boko Haram
By David Onmeje “A true leader has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions, and the compassion to listen to the needs of others. He does not set out to be a leader, but becomes one by the equality of his actions and the integrity of his intent.” -Gen. Douglas MacArthur, […]
ASF and the real agenda of France in Nigeria
By Abe Kolawole Avocats Sans Frontières France (Lawyers Without Borders France), ASF France, recently released a statement indicating that security agencies in Nigeria are violating the rights of citizens in the enforcement of the COVID-19 lockdown. I read the report with utter disbelief. I could not, as a first, place, the rationale for such diatribe […]
Gen Buratai and his winning cards on counter-terrorism
By Jacob Ochimana “Terrorism isn’t a crime against people or property. It’s a crime against our minds, using the death of innocents and destruction of property to make us fearful. Terrorists use the media to magnify their actions and further spread fear. And when we react out of fear, when we change our policy […]
Boko Haram/ISWAP: PMB as another Nostradamus
By Gabriel Onoja “The future will show whether my foresight is as accurate now as it has proved heretofore.” –Nikola Tesla Writer Nikola Tesla has made a definitive exposition on the power of foresight on the future and its rewarding potency in needy times, if appropriate preparations are finalized today. Clairvoyance in leaders […]
Buratai: A Strategist and his Magic Wand
By Charles Robert Two American generals have been celebrated over the years for their gallantry and superior strategies at the battlefield. The first is General George Patton, an intellectual soldier, who is known for studying the strategies adopted by his predecessors, recruiting the best experts he could find to analyse and process them and […]
Abba Kyari and Morality of Power
By Emmanuel Ogbeche “Hopes placed in mortals die with them; all the promise of their power comes to nothing.” – Proverbs 11:7 In the end it is the verdict of history that matters. The legacy one leaves is what endures after the silver lining is severed from mortal body. The conclusion can be telling and […]
Matters Arising As Boko Haram Commanders Beg For Mercy
By Atadoga Atojoko Since 2009 when the Boko Haram group began a violent campaign in Nigeria, hundreds of lives have been lost and millions displaced. The continued bombings, killings, kidnappings, and the destruction of properties by Boko Haram have become of great concern to the Nigerian government and the international community. The activities of Boko […]