The Coalition for Human Rights Monitoring Groups in Nigeria has described the call for the sack of the nation’s Security Chiefs as the handiwork of some selfish north-east politicians to discredit the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government. The group was reacting to the recent call by some members of the National Assembly on President Buhari to […]
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Military has been exceptional under Buhari, group tells legislators
The Centre for Africa Liberation and Socio-Economic Rights (CALSER) has responded to the House of Representatives, describing the Nigerian military under President Muhammadu Buhari as “exceptional”, displaying unalloyed commitment and can’t be compromised for selfish politicians. CALSER made this known at a press conference on Friday in Abuja to address the avalanche of calls for […]
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 […]
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, […]
Insurgency: Borno lauds Buratai, Army for re-opening Damboa- Maiduguri road
….declare total support for the military Some indigenes of Borno State, under the aegis of Borno Peace Ambassadors Forum (BPAF) has heaped praises on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai and his gallant troops on the frontline for ensuring the reopening of Damboa-Maiduguri road in Borno State. This singular act, according to […]
Terrorism: It is uncharitable to diminish the sacrifices of military leadership, troops – Group
The Progressive Yoruba Youth Congress (PYYC) has reasoned that it is uncharitable for any individual or group to diminish the Nigerian Armed Forces’ leadership as well as the enormous sacrifices of officers and soldiers in the war against terrorism. According to the Southwest socio-political group, the Nigerian Military has turned the tide against the Boko […]