Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai says the Nigerian Army is fully committed to dealing with the menace of killer herdsmen across the country. Buratai said this while fielding questions from the FCT chapter of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ). The Army Chief reiterated the commitment of the army in routing out insurgents... Read More

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September 23, 2014

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Soldier detained for molesting, shaving pastor’s hair in Delta

by Isi Esene A soldier attached to the 3 Battalion, Effunrun, Delta State, is facing disciplinary action for allegedly maltreating a clergyman, Felix Omas. The soldier was said to have been arrested for detaining the victim and shaving off his hair. According to Omas, the soldier, one of those stationed to guard a check point on... Read More

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August 27, 2014

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“Stop the criticism, President Jonathan is God-sent” – De Servant

by Kolapo Olapoju Stop criticising him, he is God sent”, this was said of President Goodluck Jonathan by a group called ‘De Servant’, on Tuesday, 27 August during a media interactive session at the Secretariat of the Nigerian Union of Journalists, Yenagoa. The group enjoined the All Progressive Congress (APC) and other political parties... Read More

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