There’s no year I attend the Wreath Laying Ceremony marking the Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration that I don’t shed a tear or two. Secret tears. Yes, secret, as men don’t want to be seen giving way to emotions in public. But why not? Charles Dickens wrote: “Heaven knows we …
Read More »Gov. Zulum lauds Military’s success in repelling insurgents attack in Marte
Marte (Borno), Jan. 18, 2021 Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has commended the troops of Operation Lafiya Dole for their success in dislodging Boko Haram terrorists in Marte Local Government Area of the state. The troops on Saturday laid ambush against the insurgents when they attempted to attack troops’ location …
Read More »Corruption, insecurity, greatest threat to Nigeria’s unity — Obi
The Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 general elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has described as serious threat to Nigeria’s unity, the alarming rate of corruption and worsening level of insecurity in the country. Obi who made this known in a message to mark the …
Read More »Gov. Tambuwal applauds FG for siting NAF institute in Sokoto State
By Muhammad Nasir Sokoto. Jan. 18, 2021 Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State says the siting of the Nigeria Air Force (NAF) Institute for Administration Management in the state by the Federal Government will help curb insecurity. Tambuwal, in a statement by his Special Adviser Media and Publicity, Malam Muhammad …
Read More »I will ensure efficiency of NDLEA — Marwa promises
By Ibironke Ariyo Abuja, Jan. 18, 2021 The Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa, has promised to reposition the agency for efficient fight against illicit drug trafficking. Marwa said this during his inaugural address to staff of the agency on Monday in Abuja, insisting that …
Read More »Troops eliminate terrorists, destroy 7 gun trucks in Borno
By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, Jan. 16, 2021 Troops of Operation Tura Takaibango in conjunction with Air Task Force Operation Lafiya Dole have eliminated scores of Boko Haram terrorists and destroyed seven of their gun trucks in Matte, Borno. The acting Director, Defence Media Operations, Brig.-Gen. Benard Onyeuko, disclosed this in …
Read More »Another Nigerian Police top shot dies suddenly; Two weeks to retirement
By Kola Adeyemi Lokoja, Jan. 16, 2021 The Assistant Inspector-General (AIG) of Police in charge of Zone 8, Lokoja, Mr Yunana Babas is dead. The Acting Public Relations officer for the zone, Inspector Ruth Awi, confirmed his death to newsmen in Lokoja. She said that Babas, who was due for …
Read More »Armed Forces Day: Gov. Bello urges improved welfare for service men, fallen heroes’ families
…Advocates engagement of vibrant, experienced retired servicemen Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has urged the Federal Government to up its game in improving the welfare of service men as well as the families left behind by the nation’s fallen heroes. He made the call in Lokoja on Friday while addressing …
Read More »I did not secure any injunction to stop probe of SARS – Obi
Barr. Valentine Obienyem, Special Adviser to Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Vice Presidential Candidate in the 2019 elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has dismissed as fake news, reports that his principal has secured a court injunction to stop the probe of the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). “Kindly disregard the news as …
Read More »The last voyage of a great son! – Tribute to Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu By Eddie Onuzuruike
COVID has convulsed the nation Convicting Admiral KANU to a final voyage He was quite a guy, ruling Imo and Lagos Loved Lagos and NADECO like he cherished his Navy uniform Our proud Admiral was a straight arrow from a potent bow Constant and consistent on issues that none imagined …
Read More »Northern elders, Kukah, Obi, others warn of another civil war
A former governor of Anambra State, Mr Peter Obi; the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Kukah and the Northern Elders Forum said on Thursday that Nigeria was repeating the mistakes that led to the civil war which lasted from July 6, 1967 to January 15, 1970. Speaking at a …
Read More »AFRD 2021: Buhari, Osinbajo, others honour fallen heroes
By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, Jan. 15, 2021 President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday led other top government functionaries, including service chiefs and members of the diplomatic corps to honour the Nation’s fallen and living heroes. The event, which involved the laying of wreaths at the National Arcade, was one of the …
Read More »The decent for the indecent, the just for the unjust By FEMI ADESINA
There’s a short video you can find online that brings tears to my eyes. It features soldiers of the Nigerian Army, four spry young men, the type of whom the Good Book says “the glory of young men is their strength,” and they are in a desert-like environment, in front …
Read More »Nine State Police Commands, others get new Commissioners of Police (See who is where)
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP M.A. Adamu, has ordered the posting/redeployment of the following Commissioners of Police to State Commands/Formations as follows: i. Kebbi State – CP Adeleke Adeyinka Bode, mni ii. SPU, FHQ, Abuja – CP Philip Maku iii. Sokoto State – CP Ali Janga Aji iv. Armament, FHQ, …
Read More »No clash between Amotekun, Fulani in Ibarapa, Oke Ogun – Amotekun …says we raided forests in joint operation with Vigilante, Fulanis …operation targeted kidnappers, criminal elements in forests
The Commandant of Oyo State Security Network Agency, Operation Amotekun, Col. Olayinka Olayanju (rtd), has said that there were no clashes between his men and Fulani herdsmen in Ibarapa land and Oke Ogun axes of Oyo State. The Commandant, who addressed newsmen in Ibadan, said that his men launched six …
Read More »Army approves new postings, redeployments of senior officers – Brig.-Gen. Musa (See who is where)
By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, Jan. 9, 2021 The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has approved new postings and redeployments of some senior officers to different divisions, units and formations, to rekindle the spirit of professionalism and enhance productivity. The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Sagir Musa, who disclosed …
Read More »MRA condemns assault on Photojournalists, calls for investigation, sanction of officers responsible, compensation for Journalists
LAGOS, Saturday, January 9, 2021: Media Rights Agenda (MRA) today condemned a January 6, 2021 attack on three photojournalists by officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and Department of State Service (DSS) and called on the Federal Government to launch an independent investigation into the matter …
Read More »Military inflicts heavy casualties on Boko Haram in Alagarno, Sambisa forests – DHQ
By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, Jan. 8, 2021 The Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation Lafiya Dole has inflicted heavy casualties on Boko Haram terrorists in their hideouts at Alagarno and Sambisa Forest area of Borno, Defence Headquarters says. Alagarno lies 150km from Maiduguri, the Borno capital. The Coordinator, Defence Media …
Read More »I didn’t say gov’s aides are behind unrest in Ibadan- Amotekun commander …says ‘I never said hoodlums are linked to Makinde’s aide
The Commander of the Oyo State Security Network Agency also known as Amotekun, Col. Olayinka Olayanju (rtd) has put a lie to a news story currently in circulation, which claimed that he [Olayanju] accused some aides of the Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, of being behind the unrest in …
Read More »Makinde donates N2 Million to launch emblem for Armed Forces Remembrance Day …urges Nigerians to cater for families of fallen heroes
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Wednesday, urged all Nigerians to continue to cater to the needs of soldiers who were maimed in the line of duty to the country and the children, widows and other dependents of fallen heroes. The governor, who was represented by the Deputy Governor, …
Read More »Akwa Ibom Govt announces death of former Chief of Air Staff, Eduok
By Isaiah Eka Uyo, Jan. 7, 2021 The Akwa Ibom Government has announced the death of a former Chief of Air Staff, rtd Air Marshall Nsikak Eduok. This is contained in a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Emmanuel Ekuwem. He said that Eduok died on Jan. …
Read More »Police arrest man for allegedly defiling daughter
Olawale Jokotoye Abeokuta, Jan. 5, 2021 The Ogun Police Command has arrested a 45-year-old man who allegedly had carnal knowledge of his 13-year-old daughter. The spokesperson for the command, DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi, made the disclosure in a statement in Abeokuta on Tuesday. Oyeyemi said that the suspect was arrested at …
Read More »We will implement FG’s directive on travel ban — Immigration Boss
By Abujah Racheal Abuja, Jan. 5, 2021 The Comptroller-General (CG), Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Mr Muhammed Babandede, has said the Service will implement Federal Government’s directive on travel ban for passengers who fail to carry out day-7 COVID-19 test. Babandede stated this at the Presidential Task Force (PTF) briefing on …
Read More »Zulum approves N10m for ex-servicemen, fallen heroes’ families … Directs agro support
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved immediate release of N10 million to retired members of the Nigerian Armed Forces and families of fallen heroes. The governor gave the directive on Monday in Maiduguri shortly after he was decorated with the ceremonial Armed Forces Remembrance Emblem at the …
Read More »Story on killing of Bishop Chikwe unconfirmed, misleading – Archbishop Obinna
His Grace, Most Rev. Anthony J.V. Obinna, Archbishop of Owerri, Imo State, has dismissed a story making the rounds of the alleged killing of the Auxiliary Bishop of Owerri Archdiocese, Most Rev. Moses Chikwe. A statement by Rev. Fr. Nnaemeka Njezi, Assistant Secretary, Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri, titled ‘Disclaimer on …
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