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'A Book That Stirred A Nation'

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by Chief Femi Fani-Kayode.  Much has been said and written since President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida's book, titled 'A Journey In Service: An Autobiography' was launched. As to be expected, the reviews are interesting and the commentary has been in some cases good, in some bad and in some ugly. This is a healthy development because the worst that one can do to a book or an essay is to ignore it. Whether you agree with it's contents or not or whether you like the author or not is not the point: what makes it worth writing is the commentary that follows and the oftentimes divided opinions. This more than anything else makes the literary contribution a success and as the saying goes: it is better for it to be spoken about, even in negative terms, than for it to be ignored. There is no doubt in my mind that few can ignore either Babangida or his controversial yet factual book and ever since it's launching on February 20th 2025 it has been the talk of not ju...

RAMADAN: IGP Urges Muslim To Reflect, Pray For Peace Unity, National Progress .......Ensure Safe, Secure Environment For Worshippers

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From Aviashima Toom, Abuja  The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, extends warm Ramadan greetings to all Muslim Ummah across Nigeria and  The Inspector General of Police IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has urged Muslim across Nigeria to utilize this sacred period for deep reflection and fervent prayers for peace, unity, and national progress. Egbetokun who extend warm Ramadan greetings to all the the Muslim brothers in a statement signed on Saturday by the Force Public Relations Officer ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi in Abuja said Ramadan, a time of spiritual renewal, self-discipline, and communal solidarity, presents a valuable opportunity for all Muslims to strengthen their faith and promote harmony within society.  The IGP underscores the significance of interfaith tolerance and peaceful coexistence, calling on religious and community leaders to foster mutual respect and understanding among all Nigerians. He directed all police officers to uphold the hi...

Military Neutralize 221 Terrorists, Arrest 674 Suspects in February - DHQ

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By Aviashima Toom, Abuja  The Defence Headquarters says it's troops has recorded significant achievements in her operations against proscribed terrorist groups across Nigeria in February 2025. During the month, security forces neutralized 221 terrorists, arrested 674 suspects, and rescued 320 kidnapped hostages. Several insurgents, along with their families, surrendered, and troops recovered a substantial cache of weapons and equipment. Director of Defence Media Operations DMO, Maj-Gen  Markus Kangye disclosed this in a statement on Thursday said that the Armed Forces of Nigeria remained steadfast in its counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency efforts. Ground, maritime, and air forces conducted coordinated offensives, targeting terrorist hideouts and preventing oil theft in the South-South region. According to him in the North east, Troops of Operations HADIN KAI neutralized 75 terrorists, arrested 71 suspects and rescued 75 kidnapped hostages. Additionally, troop...

FMC Adikpo to bring Medical care closer to Zone A people - Sen Udende

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From Aviashima Toom, Abuja  The Senate committee chairman on Anti-corruption and Financial Crimes, Distinguished Senator Emmanuel Memga Udende, has said his sponsorship of the bill to establish the Federal Medical Center Adikpo in Kwande Local Government of Benue state is to bring medical care closer to the people especially in times of emergency. This was contained in a statement signed by the Special Assistants on Media and Publicity, Office of Senator Emmanuel Udende, Jerry Iorngaem, in Abuja.  Senator Udende stated this at the one day public hearing on the amendment of the Federal Medical Centres Act of 2022 involving about 40 bills. Jerry noted that, the Benue North East Senator at the public hearing of the bill said distance between Adikpo, a Nigerian boarder town and Makurdi the state capital with a Federal Medical Centre covers over 300 kilometer and places patients who need medical care on a danger line. He explained that the people of Kwande w...

APC Passes Vote of Confidence on President Tinubu, NWC

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By Aviashima Toom, Abuja  The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the All-Progressive Congress (APC) in a show solidarity has unanimously passed a vote of confidence on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, declaring their support for his administration’s efforts to stabilize Nigeria’s economy. Reacting to the gesture from the NEC, Tinubu said the commendation from the party’s highest decision-making organ was a call for more hard work, promising not to fail the party faithful. “I am happy with your vote of confidence, and I accept it. The vote is a challenge to do more work; we will vigorously pursue our sovereignty in food security, investment and development. “I am happy with food prices coming down, especially as Ramadan approaches. The Sun is high, and the sky is bright outside. While the rest of the world unravels, we see growth in Nigeria. We are seeing a gradual return to stability. We are seeing improvements. I thank you, governors, ” President Tinubu said. He also th...

Jude Ndukwe: A Chronicle Of Hypocrisy, Ingratitude, And Misinformation

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By Mohammed Bello Doka Jude Ndukwe, a man with a long track record of falsehoods, contradictions, and outright hypocrisy, has once again shown his true colors. In his latest rambling attack on Chief Femi Fani-Kayode (FFK), Ndukwe attempted to paint his former benefactor as an enemy of the Igbo people. But this shameless diatribe is not only dishonest but also reeks of ingratitude, selective amnesia, and a desperate attempt to remain politically relevant by playing the ethnic victim card. A History of Lies and Misinformation Jude Ndukwe has never been a stranger to misinformation. His past is littered with baseless claims, deliberate distortions, and outright falsehoods designed to mislead the public and manipulate emotions. In 2017, he falsely accused government officials of secretly funding the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), a reckless claim that had no credible evidence but was deliberately designed to stoke ethnic tensions and incite division. This is not an isolate...

Police Advise Osun Govt. To Immediately Suspend Council Pols For Public Safety, National Stability

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  By Aviashima Toom, Abuja  The Nigeria Police Force says, it has received credible intelligence indicating a high likelihood of violence and significant security threats should the planned Local Government elections proceed in Osun State.  The police also notes that, The reports gathered from joint intelligence gathering reveal that various groups, including political elements and other interest parties, are mobilizing to instigate unrest, disrupt public peace, and undermine the democratic order. "Given this imminent threat to security, the NPF strongly advises the Osun State Government to suspend the planned elections forthwith in the interest of public safety and national stability". NPF said  This was contained in a statement signed on Friday by the Force Public Relations Officer ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi in Abuja. According to the statement, the Force has assessed the current security landscape and determined that proceeding with the elections under thes...