By Victor Akaa, Abuja The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai has once again directed troops fighting bandits, marauders and other criminals in Zamfara, katsina and Sokoto States among others to deal decisively with all criminal elements in their areas of operations. General TY Buratai made the charge while addressing the […]
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Insurgency: Coalition writes Senate President, Speaker over allegations of fraud against INGOs operating in North-East
Following the recent spate of suspicious fraudulent activities involving international non-governmental organisations operating in the North-East, a coalition of civil rights group has written the National Assembly leadership to take prompt action. The Save Humanity Advocacy Centre (SHAC) and Centre for International and Strategic Studies (CISS) formed an alliance in a press conference on Tuesday […]
Boko Haram: Questionable activities of International NGOs very worrisome – Civil Rights group
A civil rights group, Coalition for Civil Rights and Good Governance has raised an alarm over the worrisome activities of foreign non-governmental organizations in the North East. The group made this revelation in a press conference on Monday in Abuja to demand the probe of these international NGOs. In a statement signed by its convener, […]
Justice Tsoho’s name still intact as member NJC
By Victor Akaa, Abuja The name of Justice John Tsoho, the Acting Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Abuja is not missing as a member of the National Judicial Council (NJC) as been speculative. Sequel to the contradictory report published by a popular National Daily newspaper that Justice Tsoho’s name was excluded from […]
PenCom to hold conference for company directors
In a bid to foster a sound pension industry anchored on good corporate governance that is consistent with international best practices, the National Pension Commission (PenCom) is convening a conference for directors of licensed Pension Operators to promote capacity building and institutional strengthening of the operators. According to a statement issued by PenCom , the conference […]
Customs collect N5bn daily during border closure –Ali
The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Hameed Ali, on Wednesday, told the National Assembly members that the agency had been raking in between N4.7bn and N5.8bn since the Federal Government closed the nation’s borders. Ali stated this when he appeared before the Senate and House of Representatives joint committees on Finance and National Planning, […]
2019 Ember months: Nigerian troops intensify operations against criminal elements across the country
By Victor Akaa, Abuja In continuation of its step-up operations nationwide, Nigerian Army troops in various operational theatres across the Country continue to decimate and frustrate activities of criminal elements. This is in line with the resolve of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt. Gen. Tukur Yusuf Buratai to ensure the prevalence of a […]
Photos: How Army troops risk toxic Lake Chad, Sambisa rivers to dispel Boko Haram
The march to clear the fleeing Boko Haram terrorists by the troops of the Nigerian Army is a task non-negotiable. Whether on land, air or water, the gallant troops have displayed an incredible desire to get rid of the already disseminated radical Islamic sect. This hunger, sacrifice and patriotism all came to the fore recently […]
NIFROP lauds Army on spiritual warfare seminar to defeat Boko Haram, extreme religious ideologies
The National Inter-Faith and Religious Organisation for Peace (NIFROP) has hailed the Nigerian Army for organising a spiritual warfare seminar to combat Boko Haram’s devilish ideologies. Unknown to Nigerians, this practice isn’t new as some reputable nations’ military resorted to aggressive forms of prayers on the battlefield. This concept was utilized by the North Americans […]
Group recommends Service Chiefs, Nigerian troops for national honours over efforts on the war against insurgency
In recognition of their unwavering sacrifices in flushing away Boko Haram terrorists, the Save Humanity Advocacy Centre (SHAC) has recommended special national honours for the Nigerian military, especially the Service Chiefs. The group made this recommendation as part of its message to mark Nigeria’s 59th Independence on Tuesday in Abuja. In a statement signed by […]
