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Opinion: On Boko Haram, Feyi Fawehinmi reviews Buhari’s one-year record
The best person to ask how the war against Boko Haram has gone in the last year is Boko Haram. They must know that they have been in a battle.…
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Opinion: Where is Femi Fani-Kayode?
by Mazi Emeka Fani-Kayode is most definitely not everybody’s favorite person, neither is he well liked. But it still doesn’t negate the fact that he is a Nigeria and thus…
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The U.S. is not impressed with Buhari’s timeframe on Boko Haram
While speaking at a media round table discussion on regional security summit, the U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, on Friday, said that there is no need to put…
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The rampaging herdsmen are not Fulani, they are aliens – Agric Minister
The Minister of State for Agriculture, Heineken Lokpobiri, during a public hearing on the recent attacks by herdsmen in the country at the National Assembly in Abuja, declared that the…
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The DSS appears to have killed a man for nothing – and his family isn’t having it
A man suspected to be the friend of a suspect wanted by the Department of State Services in Lagos state has been allegedly tortured to death while in the custody…
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Ebonyi governor doesn’t want Fulani herdsmen to leave his state
Even as calls for the rampaging Fulani herdsmen to leave their host states and return to the North keeps increasing, a dissenting voice has reared its head... and it is…
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Armed herdsmen en route Agatu before the massacre (VIDEO)
A video obtained by SBM Intelligence depicts dozens of armed men in boats, crossing the River Benue, on their way to wreak havoc on Agatu community in Benue state. The…
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Opinion: Private security as a driver for economic growth
The global private security industry is estimated to have a total value of about US$68 billion. It is also one of the highest employers of labour. In Nigeria, the demand…
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Boko Haram leaders livid over video leak, accuse FG of ‘cheating’
According to some security sources, leaders of the terrorist group, Boko Haram, are livid over the release of a video showing some of the kidnapped Chibok girls - who appeared…
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Opinion: The enemies of Nigeria’s security
The greatest threat to the security of the Nigerian nation is the Nigerian state. This formulation is so paradoxical and oxymoronic that it can only be offered in times of…
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How Boko Haram insurgents got killed by their ‘own land mines’
In a classic case of digging a pit and falling into it, the remnants of the fleeing Boko Haram terrorists in Kumala, Borno state drove their getaway vehicle into one…
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Nigeria’s security agencies shared N16.5bn for ‘2015 elections logistics’
In continuation of the anti-corruption crusade of President Muhammadu Buhari's administration, anti-graft investigators have discovered that N16.5 billion was allegedly released to the Nigeria Police, Nigerian Air Force, Nigerian Army…
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Aso Rock steps up security to avert terror attacks
The Presidential Villa in Aso Rock, Abuja has tightened its security to guard against any unforeseen terror attack. As of today, February 9, strict measures have been put in place…
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Dasukigate: German arrested, detained in EFCC custody for ‘over a week’
A German businessman has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in connection with the ongoing investigation into the diversion of $2.1bn arms procurement funds. The German was…
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Buhari talks the talk on military arms procurement process
Speaking on Monday, at a meeting with the British Secretary of State for Defence, Michael Fallon, President Muhammadu Buhari said his administration is taking urgent action to ensure that order,…
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‘I never got contracts from Jonathan’s government’ – Olisa Metuh
Olisa Metuh, spokesperson for the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has opened up about his benefits from the administration of former President, Goodluck Jonathan. Speaking at a press conference in his office on…
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Nnamdi Kanu trial: Judge falls ill, protesters chant ‘give us Biafra’
About 500 pro-Biafra agitators arrived at the Federal Capital Territory magistrate court on Tuesday, December 1 ordering the release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi…
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Who attacked Jonathan? Bayelsa Police reacts
The Bayelsa State Police Command on Monday, November 30, disclosed that former President Goodluck Jonathan was not attacked in the state. The state’s Police Public Relations Officer(PPRO), Butswat Asinim, who spoke…
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‘Boko Haram insurgents are planning to attack Abuja’ (DETAILS)
The Federal Capital Territory Administration has raised an alarm over plans by the Boko Haram terrorists to attack worship centres and markets in Abuja, using young girls. The Administration therefore enjoined…
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My husband’s government will make you feel safe – Aisha Buhari
Aisha Buhari, the wife of the president, says Nigerians should expect to feel secure and safe in the administration of her husband, President Muhammadu Buhari. According to Mrs Buhari, her…
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Has Buhari stopped paying ‘special allowance’ to Presidential Villa security?
President Muhammadu Buhari has reportedly ordered that security personnel working in the Presidential Villa, should stop receiving special allowance. The special allowance being paid to all security personnel posted to…
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DSS arrests teenage spy in Abuja airport
The Department of State Services (DSS) has uncovered, what it calls 'a spying network' at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. An official of the DSS, Tony Opuiyo DSS disclosed on Saturday,…
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Buharimeter: Fact-Based assessment of the President’s scorecard
by Center for Democracy and Development Under the key concerns section, the June report observes that over 400 innocent Nigerians have been reportedly killed in several bomb explosions and attacks…
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Ex-militants say delay in amnesty allowances ‘threatens stability’
Ex-militant leaders in the Niger Delta region have alleged that the federal government hasn't money to beneficiaries of the amnesty deal lately. Vanguard reports that the leaders, led by Pastor…
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Aso Villa Security: DSS not going down without a fight
The growing rivalry between the military and the department of security services (DSS) on who should be in charge of the security department of the Presidency is growing deeper as…
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Mark Amaza: Redefining President Buhari’s security agenda
by Mark Amaza One hopes that the Buhari administration will not declare a premature victory over Boko Haram when its psychopathic leader, Abubakar Shekau and his top lieutenants are captured…
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Let’s tell you how the INEC website was hacked
by Oluwapelumi Oyetimein Earlier today, the official website of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) was hacked, igniting prior discussions online about the security of government websites in Nigeria and…
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Opinion: Can we trust the police to protect our votes?
by Uche Igwe Whether the police is present at the booth or not, it makes no difference. My fear is that they should not end up igniting the same…
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Has postponing the election helped Nigeria in any way?
by Adedayo Ademuwagun Many Nigerians felt disappointed when the election was shifted last month. The move was met with widespread cynicism. People raved and accused the government of conspiracy. Aminat…
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Women, security operatives clash at Jonathan’s town hall meeting
by Ranti Joseph Hundreds of women protesting the takeover of the Women Development Centre in Owerri, the Imo State capital for President Jonathan’s town hall meeting with a faction of…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy