…. backs Buhari on retention The Coalition Against Terrorism and Extremism (CATE) has expressed disappointment with the Senate over its call for the sack of the Service Chiefs in the middle of war. The centre also affirmed total support for President Muhammadu Buhari’s decision to disregard the Senate’s drama, showing faith with the military heads. […]
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NEDC: Group clear Minister, MD of wrongdoing
The Good Governance and Transparency Coalition (GGTC) has rubbished allegations of fraud in the North East Development Commission (NEDC), absolving the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Hajiya Sadiya Farouq and NEDC’s Managing Director, Musa Umar Yashi of any wrongdoing. Speaking on behalf of the group at a press conference on Tuesday in Abuja, […]
Boko Haram: Arewa group lauds Nigerian Army over killing of Imam, commanders
The Arewa Coalition for Truth and Justice (ACTJ) has commended the Nigerian Army over the killing of the Imam and spiritual head of Boko Haram as well as other top commanders of the radical sect. The group described the feat as a welcome development, an indication that the Army is living up to expectations in […]
Counter- terrorism: Kuanum lauds Army over neutralization of Boko Haram Imam, commanders
The Nigerian Army, NA, has received a big thumbs up from counter-terrorism expert, Mr Terrence Kuanum , over the killing of 8 top Boko Haram commanders and their spiritual consultant on Friday. Kuanum gave the commendation while speaking with reporters in Abuja. He said the soldiers deserve commendation because of the level of professionalism they […]
Banditry: Group warns sponsors, promoters of insecurity to desist or be exposed
… praises COAS for aggressive strategy in ending security threats The Northern Security Crusaders (NSC) have warned sponsors and promoters of banditry in the northwest to desist from the act or risk being named and shamed. The group also saluted the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai for once again raising up […]
Massive turnout at army recruitment sign of confidence in military
The recent interests shown by thousands of youths, in taking a career in the Nigerian Army is a sign of the growing confidence, the youths of Nigeria have in the military. The Nigerian Army on 9th June made available recruitment forms for those intending to take up careers in the army while opening a portal for the […]
Insecurity: NDMG seeks global support for Nigeria against int’l terrorist networks
The Nigerians in Diaspora Monitoring Group (NDMG) United Kingdom Chapter says Nigeria needs the support of the world to overcome a new wave of terrorism in the country. According to the group, Nigeria is faced with another dimension of terrorist activities in the Islamic State (ISIS) after flushing out remnants of Boko Haram/ISWAP. In a statement signed […]
Retirement of 365 soldiers not linked to Boko Haram, group reveals
A report by the Independent Monitors Project (IMP) has rubbished insinuations that 365 soldiers retired due to low morale in the fight against Boko Haram/ ISWAP terorists. IMP said after a week-long extensive investigation and assessment of the North-East, it discovered that contrary to speculations, the troops are in high spirits, dedicated and commited to winning the […]
Insecurity: Nigerians urged to intensify prayers for military hierarchy, troops
The National Inter-Faith Religious Organizations for Peace (NIFROP) has tasked Nigerians to intensify prayers for the Service Chiefs and troops to defeat remnants of terrorists, bandits and all other criminal elements and their sponsors in the country. In a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Bishop Sunday Garuba, on Tuesday, the inter-faith group said Nigerians must unite in prayer at […]
Banditry: Arewa Group drums support for Operation Sahel Sanity
…. expresses confidence in COAS Buratai’s decisive leadership The Arewa Youth Security Network (AYSN) has called on Nigerians to support the Nigerian Army’s recently launched Operation Sahel Sanity, labelling it as a success already. In a statement signed by Secretary-Gerneral, Comrade JImoh Jibrin, on Tuesday, the Northern group also expressed confidence in the Chief of […]