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Verbatim: Nigeria is the crime scene at the heart of Africa, says Economist; Yes, you are right, but…, replies Presidency

The Economist of London concludes in an editorial last week that insurgency, secessionism and banditry threaten Nigeria, making Africa’s biggest nation to face its...

Updated: Nigerian govt remains silent after report linking officials to terrorist group; Journalist dares NASCO Group to sue over allegations of financing terrorism

After a report "Cornflakes for Jihad: The Boko Haram Origin Story", there has been an uneasy silence from government quarters, even as the report...

Full Text: 61st Independence Day Speech of President Muhammadu Buhari

INDEPENDENCE DAY ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE OCCASION OF NIGERIA’S SIXTY FIRST INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY,...

In address over murder of Dr. Akunyili, Gov. Obiano says 10 killed in four days, places N20m bounty, scrambles security

The Full Address: It is on a very sad note that I address the State today to condemn in very strong terms, the violence that...

Absolute rubber stamp: Lawan-led Senate joins Buhari’s kitchen cabinet, leads Presidency annex, rolls out bills of oppression against Nigerians

SUNDAY ABORISADE examines the activities of the  ninth Senate in the last two years and notes that the absolute loyalty of the Senate President, Ahmad...

Zamfara report on banditry: Two ex-Govs indicted, another for trial, 15 Emirs to be removed

By Olalekan Bilesanmi (The Vanguard) It isn’t a list anyone would be proud of. In plain terms, it is a frightening list. But here it...

We will be more proactive to checkmate acts of criminality in Anambra, says Police Commissioner Tony Olofu

Ladies and Gentlemen of the Press, Good morning…… It is my pleasure to address you today 16th September, 2021, as the 31st Commissioner of Police,...

Doctor, I have a wife and girlfriends; but it is harlotry for a married woman to have other men

By Adesida Adewumi, MD With the kind permission of Mrs Omotola, I share her so that you can learn about the damage the society has...

The jinxes we have broken – the Presidency

A giant-sized jinx was broken recently when the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) announced a first Net Profit in the 44-year history of the...

More than 5,890 terrorists comprising foot soldiers and their commanders have surrendered

By Brigadier-General Benard Onyeuko You are once again welcome to our bi-weekly briefing on the Armed Forces of Nigeria’s operational efforts. The Armed Forces of Nigeria...

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