Insecurity is a Threat to Nigeria’s Democracy – Chief of Army Staff

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, on Monday said that a secured environment was critical to nurturing democracy in any society. Buratai stated this in Okada, near Benin, Edo, while delivering the maiden inaugural lecture of the Centre for Contemporary Security Affairs, Igbinedion University. The topic of the lecture is: ‘‘Military and […]

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What is the Difference Between Disbanded Rivers’ Neighbourhood Safety Corps Agency and Zamfara Hizbah Which can Arrest, Search Residences?

Recently, the Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, ordered an investigation into the discovery of a “militia camp” in Rivers State but Nigerians are asking questions on what is the difference between this Neighbourhood Safety Corps Agency and Zamfara State Hizbah which can arrest, interrogate and search residences, signed into law last May by Governor […]

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Again “Technically Defeated” Boko Haram Massacres 44 Nigerian Soldiers, Nine Farmers in Borno

Boko Haram has killed 44  soldiers and nine farmers in three days of attacks on some villages in  Borno State,  AFP has reported. According to the report, which quoted security sources, the Islamic State West Africa Province, a Boko Haram splinter group, killed at least 44 soldiers in attacks on three military bases at the weekend. It […]

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BUHARI: “MY MEN ARE NOT GUILTY AS ALLEGED” by Calito Felipe

Muhammadu Buhari started his anti corruption crusade with $2.1bn Dasukigate, then Sambo Dasuki was arrested, Raymond Dokpesi, Fani Kayode, Musuliu Obanikoro, Olisa Metuh, and Reuben Abati were also arrested in connection with Dasukigate. While the government was busy wanking and masturbating with the gale of arrests and media frenzy that trailed the episodic drama, Dasuki […]

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BANNING IPOB IS WASTE OF TIME: IPOB IS A GROUP, BIAFRA IS A COUNTRY -Barr. Onwuka

Biafra Zionists Federation (BZF), has vowed that Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, the Chief of Defence Staff, and the Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed will end up in prison over the recent deployment of troops to Abia State. The Army exercise code-named Operation Python Dance led to a confrontation between the […]

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IS IPOB A TERRORIST GROUP? ARMY CHIEF SINGS NEW SONG AS SENATE PRESIDENT SAYS THEY MUST FOLLOW DUE PROCESS

The President of the Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki, has said that the announcement of the proscription of the group known as Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) by Governors of the South-East states and the categorisation of the group as a ‘terrorist organisation’ by the Nigerian military are unconstitutional and did not follow due process. Saraki […]

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The Gross Misconduct of President Buhari by Ayo Sogunro

In 2007, Wole Soyinka wrote the very scathing essay: “The Crimes of Buhari”. In the essay, Soyinka reviewed General Buhari’s 1985 regime, and highlighted the features of that era: Buhari’s imperial attitude; repression of free speech, selective enforcement of decrees, and partisanship towards the core political elite. The most damaging accusation against General Buhari was […]

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For declaring “Operation Crocodile Smile” Niger Delta Militant are now terrorist – Army Chief

Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai has stated that Niger Delta Militants have declared themselves terrorists. He spoke after flagging off Operation Crocodile Smile at the 2 Brigade Barracks, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. According to him, since the militants came up with Operation crocodile tears, it was a clear indication of their intention to […]

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Niger Delta crisis: Military solution may not be the way forward, Gov. Dickson tells Army Chief

Bayelsa State governor, Seriake Dickson has advised President Muhammadu Buhari against using force on the Niger Delta militants. Dickson opined that dialogue remained the best way to stop the groups from bombing oil and gas installations in the area. Dicskon was reacting to a recent threat by the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur […]

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MEND condemns Chief of Army staff for threatening to use force in Niger Delta

The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta, MEND, has criticised the Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, for threatening the use of force in the Niger Delta. Mr. Buratai had on Monday warned that the government will use force if efforts at talks with militants in the region fail. He spoke in Port […]

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