A non-partisan advocacy group, the North-East Peace Advocates (NEPA) has urged residents of the area to support the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) in its ongoing onslaught against remnants of Boko Haram/Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) fighters. The group said its investigation revealed that successes recorded by the military have led to the return of business activities in Read More
A non-partisan advocacy group, the One Nigeria Project (ONP) has urged Nigerians irrespective of their ethnic and religious affiliations to support the Armed forces of Nigeria (AFN) in order for them to tackle all security challenges confronting the nation. The group, while thanking the Armed forces for being a stabilizing factor in the unity of the country, described as ‘uncharitable’, Read More
The end of the war against Boko Haram is near, as the cheering news has continued to emerge that many members of the deadly group are surrendering. Although, mixed reactions have continued to trail their repentence, since the emergence of the group in 2007, waging a war against the Nigerian state, Boko Haram is reported to have killed over 100,000 Read More
The recent attack of the Nigerian Defence Academy Kaduna that led to the death of two innocent security personnel and abduction of an officer is totally reprehensible. Not a few Nigerians were shocked by the development while many others are in a dilemma as to its possibility given the heavy security within and outside the vicinity 24hours. Unfortunately, those who Read More
The Taliban takeover in Afghanistan is a global milestone. It is a prototype of counter-terrorism, as defined by the West, and its efficacy, and also brings into sharper focus the role of women and the effects of the exclusion of women in any society, especially those whose economic evolution is still emergent. In the same week, the president of the Read More
After the death of the dreaded leader of Boko Haram, Abubakar Shekau, Nigerian troops record unprecedented victory in the decade-long war against the extremists. This feat forced thousands of Boko Haram insurgents to down their weapons and surrender to the Nigerian military. The prevalent surrender of this militias seems to have put the government in dilemma. Evidently, Borno state governor, Read More
A coalition, North-East Youth Advocacy (NEYA) has said the return of one of the kidnapped Chibok girl, Ruth Nglari Apagu, and mass surrender of Boko Haram fighters shows that the military is not resting on its oars to restore peace in the region and ensure the safe return of the remaining girls. The group urged the military to sustain the Read More
Governor of Borno state, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, weekend travelled to Baga, a famous fishing area and supervised the resettlement of 500 families that were made up of 1,200 members displaced for more than seven years, by insurgent’s attacks. Of the 1,200 family members, 716 women received N10, 000 cash each, a wrapper and children’s clothing, while 486 men received Read More
The United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator Nigeria, Mr Edward Kallon, has called for global support to address hunger and starvation threatening the residents and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the North-east, deeply affected by the Boko Haram insurgency. Kallon, who made the call at the National Council of Development Plan meeting at the Government House Maiduguri Thursday also explained that the Read More
The leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), MaziNnamdi Kanu and Yoruba activist, Sunday Igboho, are presently facingprosecution from the federal government over various offencesbordering on treason, incitement, among others. With both standingtrial in different courts, PAUL OKAH wonders if their prosecution willput an end to agitations by various groups for secession. Since independence, Nigeria has faced agitations Read More
A women’s coalition, Mothers for United Nigeria (MUN), has cautioned the media to be wary of sensational reportage against the military in times of national crisis, urging the media to always uphold national interest. MUN stated this in reaction to an online report quoting the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor, as saying that the Nigerian Armed Forces Read More
The Nigerian military says it has intensified aggressive posture against criminal elements in order to forestall their activities across the country. Director, Defence Media Operations (DMO) Brig. – Gen. Benard Onyeuko who stated this while briefing journalists on the updates of military operations in the country between 2 and 15 July 2021 on Thursday in Abuja, said the operations have Read More
The House of Representatives has recommended to the executive arm of the federal government, to initiate a screening and vetting programme of all frontline officers of the Nigerian military to fish out moles and double-agents who have so far compromised most efforts at combating insecurity and win the war against insurgents and terrorists. The recommendation was one among several others Read More
Governors from the southwest geo-political zone have asked for the constitutional validation of Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones and converting same to federating units.They also called for the weakening of the nation’s administrative centre and made a case for the allocation of more powers to the federating units and states. The governors, who also sought an amendment to Section 44 (3) Read More
Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Abubakar Gumi, has been reportedly invited the Department of State Security ( DSS) for questioning over remarks he made on Arise TV interview that allegedly portrayed the Nigerian military in bad light. This was revealed via a report by the Voice of America, VOA, Hausa service monitored on Friday. The report said Gumi was invited Read More
When the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Isiaka Oladayo Amao hinted of a new and renewed synergy in the Nigerian military set up, most of us doubted it’s workability. A keen observer will note that in the past the different arms of the military seem to be working to restore peace without collaboration. But on Thursday, President Muhammadu Read More
A group of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on the aiges of APC-Legacy Awareness Campaign (APC-LAC) has said that Nigeria recently acquired its first new Landing Ship Tank (LST) since 1979 under President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration. The APC group also said the Nigeria Air Force (NAF) received anout 23 new aircraft since 2015 as part of commitments of Present administration Read More
While taking a vivid look at the article being published on the spiteful statements made by the immediate past United States Secretary of State and former Director of the Central Intelligence Agency , Mike Pompeo, all I saw was nothing but a tool (Pompeo) that is craving for relevance, and being used by the news agency to propagate pernicious propaganda Read More
Nigeria’s national parliament is not expected to function like a house of comedians. It ought to be a serious chamber and a progressive think-tank for Nigerians. It is supposed to be populated by men/ women of integrity, foresight and very knowledgeable legislators mandated to make good legislations for the progress and development of Nigeria. Unfortunately, and glaringly too, the nation’s Read More
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa state Saturday said the death of Lt.-Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru has robbed the nation of fine military officers.He stated this in a condolence message personally signed by him.He condole the Commander-in-Chief, President Muhammadu Buhari, the Chief of Defence staff, the military, family and the friends of the departed officers. “I received the news of death of Read More
I was scared to turn on my radio this morning for fear of listening to another terrible news. The state of insecurity in my beloved country Nigeria has drastically worsened. The one peaceful country is now being gradually torn apart from its insides by the demon called insecurity. Every Nigerian citizen has now been forced to live in constant fear. Read More
I don’t know him; may be, only a few Nigerians might have encountered him in the sanctuaries of books and there is no possibility that any Nigerian would ever have a chance of knowing him personally, but Frederick C. Blesse is a living legend or a genius of wisdom by conquering the essence of existence with his timeless philosophy. Blesse Read More
Top Nigerian military officers on Thursday met Benue state Governor, Samuel Ortom, over the killing of 12 soldiers by bandits in Konshisha local government area of the state. The Minister of Defence, Rtd Gen. Bashir Salihi Magashi who led the delegation told gov. Ortom that President Buhari is sad over the killing of soldiers. He also warned that the President Read More
Apparently, Boko Haram insurgents and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) have gravely injured and shackled the North East Development Commission (NEDC), a baby created out of necessity to cater for humanitarian crisis incited by Boko Haram. The NEDC’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, (MD-CEO), Alhaji Mohammed Goni Alkali experiences grippingly retells the story of managing the near Read More
Founder of the first indigenous robot company in Nigeria, Robotic and Intelligence Nigeria (RAIN), Dr Olusola Ayoola, Monday stated that the company is set to launch dedicated inescapable trackers for kidnappers and bandits in Nigeria. Dr Ayoola stated this while receiving the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare in his Ibadan office. Dr Ayoola said the trackers Read More
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