Day: May 10, 2020

Adieu, Mama Buratai in heavenly bliss!

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By Adam Biu “But let them sleep Lord, and I mourn a space; For, if above all these, my sins abound, ‘Tis late to ask abundance of thy grace, When we are there. Here on this lowly ground, Teach me how to repent; for that’s as good As if thou hadst sealed my pardon with thy blood”-John Donne (1572-1631) John Donne has pungently and poetically kept reminding us about the inevitable eventuality of the mortality of human beings on earth. The reality of death, especially for beloved ones, sends nervous…

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ABTI/Hotel 450: Atiku has declared self as an enemy of God, EARN

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Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has proven that he is enemy of man and God by sacking over 450 staff of American University of Nigeria (ABTI), and Gotel Communications, the Employment Advancement Rights Network (EARN) has said. EARN, in a statement signed by its President, Barrister Edward Ogenyi, on Sunday, described the move as “inhuman, unconscionable, intolerant and lacking in compassion especially at a time that responsible organizations are holding off on such decisions until after the COVID-19 pandemic”. The group of legal practitioners wondered how Nigerians would have coped with…

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North-East: Police, political leaders must act fast to consolidate military gains – NEDA

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The North East Development Agenda (NEDA) has called on the police and political leaders in the northeast to build on the tremendous achievements of the military in the region. NEDA gave the charge in a statement signed by its President Alhaji Ali Tanko on Sunday. Nigeria’s once troubled northeast zone, a supposed stronghold of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in years past is now enjoying relative peace and tranquillity thanks to the gallant Nigerian Army. Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General T.Y Burarai, himself led the final clearance operation that has…

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FOREX REPATRIATION: Emefiele Assures Investors

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By Ebriku John Friday The Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele, has assured investors of the security of their investments in the country despite dwindling revenue from the sale of crude oil globally. Speaking at the weekend in Abuja, Mr. Emefiele said investors interested in repatriating their funds from the country were guaranteed to get their money, notwithstanding the drop in the revenue from crude oil. He noted that the Bank had put in place policies to ensure an orderly exit for those that might be interested…

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CSO Urges CG Imigration Not To Be Distracted By Disgruntled Elements

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Following the news making rounds that officers and men of the Nigerian Immigration Service, (NIS) are saddened by President Buhari’s decision to elongate the tenure of present Comptroller General of NIS, Mohammed Babandede for another 2 years, a Civil Society Organisation (CSO) known as Nigeria First Progressive Forum has called on the general public to disassociate themselves from such information meant to provoke the public from its continued support for the Immigration Boss. It made this known while reacting to some online publications alleging that Babandede lobbied to remain in…

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Boko Haram: Group hails Buratai’s winning strategies, urges neighbouring nations to learn

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The National Democratic Front (NDF) has applauded Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General T.Y Buratai for his unique strategies which are yielding results aplenty in the war against Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists. According to the pro-democracy group, the COAS’ meticulous planning, deep thinking, experience, foresight and profound knowledge of the terrain is the difference in the theatre of operations. The troops of Operation Lafiya Dole have recorded tremendous success in the final clearance since Lt. Gen. Buratai stepped foot in the Northeast almost a month. Scores of the insurgents have been…

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