SPEECH BY HIS EXCELLENCY, MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT AND COMMANDER IN CHIEF OF THE ARMED FORCES FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE OCCASION OF COMMEMORATION AND CELEBRATION OF DEMOCRACY DAY ON 12TH JUNE, 2021. Fellow Nigerians, I join you all today to commemorate and celebrate our Democracy Day. It is a celebration of freedom and a […]
The Nigerian Army has recalled a large number of its personnel studying in civil institutions (Universities and Polytechnic) across the Country in order to tackle the raging insurgency in the North-East. This is contained in a memo by the Nigerian Army Headquarters, Department of Army Training, Abuja. In the memo dated May 11, 2021, the […]
The G7 group of wealthy countries has pledged 276 million pounds to assist millions of people affected by the Boko Haram insurgency in north-eastern Nigeria. The group is expected to support efforts by the United Nations and other Aid Agencies in helping victims of the conflict. A statement from the United Kingdom High Commission in […]
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved new security measures for the South-East and South-South regions, which have recently witnessed attacks on security officials and facilities. This was disclosed by acting Inspector General of Police, DIG Usman Baba, after a security meeting in Abuja presided over by the president. Mr Baba briefed Journalists alongside the National Security […]
Former CBN Governor, Development Economist, and Social Commentator, Dr.Obadiah Mailafia has blamed the Challenges of Leadership in Nigeria on the antics of powerful elements that ensure the perpetuation of a succession System whereby intellectual bereft and incompetent persons emerge as leaders to do the sole will of their Political Benefactors. He said the Political Party […]
President Muhammadu Buhari is presiding over a high-level security meeting at the State House over the rising insecurity in the country. Among those attending the Friday, April 30, 2021 meeting are Vice President Yemi Osinbajo; the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr Boss Mustapha; Chief of Staff to the President, Professor Ibrahim […]
The Nigerian Senate has ruled out the impeachment of President Muhammadu Buhari over the current state of the Nation. The Senate dedicated most of the day’s plenary to issues of insecurity across the land. This followed a motion by Senator Sani Musa on the urgent need to halt the activities of terrorists in some Communities […]
Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde, has met with President Muhammadu Buhari to discuss the security situation in the State, declaring that his administration remains resolute about fighting bandits, hoodlums, armed robbers and kidnappers. Engr Makinde, who addressed State House Correspondents in Abuja said the real enemies of the State are the criminal elements. He […]
The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar has lamented the spate of killings arising from the security challenges in the Country. The Sultan who is also Co-Chairman National Council of Traditional Rulers said the killings have taken a new dimension. Lamenting on Monday, December 14, 2020, while leading his colleagues from the South and Northern part […]
President Muhammadu Buhari has agreed to address the House of Representatives on the state of insecurity in the country, as requested by the Lawmakers. According to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Honourable Femi Gbajabiamila, a date has been agreed on and it will be communicated soon. He stated this on Wednesday, December […]
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