Insecurity Poses Challenge To Nigeria’s Nationhood- Buhari

National SecurityNewsNigeriaInsecurity Poses Challenge To Nigeria’s Nationhood- Buhari

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)May 27, 2021

President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja on Wednesday at a Special Summit says insecurity is challenging the foundation of Nigeria’s nationhood. The Special Summit on National Security with a theme: ‘Strengthening National Security. Comprehensive Assessment and Generating Innovative All-Encompassing Solutions.’ was organized by the Special Committee of the House of Representatives on National Security. Buhari noted that terrorism, political conflicts, racism, and other forms of criminal activities continued to threaten economic development, peace and security in...

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OPINION: Nigerian Terrorist Abubakar Shekau: Dead or Alive—and Does it Matter?

Boko HaramColumnsNigeriaOpinionOPINION: Nigerian Terrorist Abubakar Shekau: Dead or Alive—and Does it Matter?

PilotnewsMay 26, 2021

By John Campbell, Guest Columnist and Blogger   Multiple Nigerian media outlets reported last week that Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau has died or been mortally wounded in a confrontation with fighters from the Islamic State in West Africa (ISWA), a group that separated from Shekau’s Boko Haram in 2016. The Nigerian government has not confirmed the reports and is investigating. The caution is well-placed: Shekau has been reported dead at least four times since he became the leader of Boko Haram in 2009 following the...

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Anambra Gubernatorial Election: Logical Appraisal of APGA’s Preparedness

Anambra ElectionsColumnsOpinionAnambra Gubernatorial Election: Logical Appraisal of APGA’s Preparedness

PilotnewsMay 25, 2021

“APGA aspirants who have not seen forms to buy are fighting even though they do not know if they will eventually participate in the primary.” ―Ebuka Onyekwelu So far, the All Progressive Grand Alliance –APGA, has remained the only major political party going to participate in the November gubernatorial election in Anambra state, which has not sold nomination and expression of interest forms to any of its aspirants. The People’s Democratic Party –PDP has since...

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CBN Devalues Naira, Adopt NAFEX

EconomyMoneyNigeriaCBN Devalues Naira, Adopt NAFEX

Beloved John (Staff Writer)May 25, 2021

Naira now stands at 410.25 for a dollar with the adoption of the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange (NAFEX) rate — weakening by 8 percent. The adoption of NAFEX by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)  implies that the official exchange rate will be determined by the relatively flexible window. The CBN had introduced the I&E window in 2017 to improve foreign exchange market mechanisms, deepen market liquidity, and ensure prompt execution and settlement of all...

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FG Declares 90 Travelers from India, Turkey, Brazil Wanted

CoronavirusTravelFG Declares 90 Travelers from India, Turkey, Brazil Wanted

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)May 24, 2021

The Presidential Steering Committee (PSC) on COVID-19 has declared 90 travelers wanted. They wanted travelers included Nigerians and foreigners, who were described as dangers to public health. In a statement by the Chairman of the PSC and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, the Committee maintained that the 90 persons, who were currently at large, had violated the guidelines issued for travelers entering Nigeria from India, Turkey, and Brazil. After...

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Nigerian Politics 101: Malami was not comparing – he was wisely threatening and instigating a reprisal

Anthony Obi OgboColumnsNigeriaNigerian Politics 101: Malami was not comparing – he was wisely threatening and instigating a reprisal

PilotnewsMay 22, 2021

“Until this country undergoes a total overhaul of its governance system, nothing moves – not in north, south, east, or west,” ― Dr. Anthony Obi Ogbo For three days now or so, Nigeria’s political terrain has been stormy, but there was no natural weather condition. No, there was no rain.  Last Tuesday, state governors from the southern part of the country, met in Asaba and issued a communique in which they demanded the immediate restructuring...

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Nigerian Army Commences Investigation Of Plane Crash That Kills COAS, Others in Kaduna

Accidents and SafetyMilitaryNigerian Army Commences Investigation Of Plane Crash That Kills COAS, Others in Kaduna

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)May 22, 2021

ABUJA — It was a black Friday for Nigerians when the news filtered that a Nigerian Air Force Beechcraft 350 with registration NGR203 from Abuja to Kaduna carrying Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant-General Ibrahim Attahiru and others had crashed and no survivor of the ill-fated plane. The incident occurred around 6pm and those on board include principal officers, personal aides of the COAS and the crew. They are: Lt Gen I Attahiru, Brig Gen MI Abdulkadir,...

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OPINION: Nigerian Initiative Against Separatists Looks Nasty

BlogNational SecurityNigeriaOpinionOPINION: Nigerian Initiative Against Separatists Looks Nasty

PilotnewsMay 21, 2021

By John Campbell, Guest Columnist and Blogger   The Nigerian government has launched Operation Restore Peace, designed to destroy the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), a separatist group in support of independence for the former breakaway Republic of Biafra, and its security wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN). According to Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) Usman Baba, the security services are not to be constrained by human rights considerations. In comments reported in the Nigerian media, he said: “Don’t...

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BREAKING: Chief of Army Staff Dies in Air Crash

Accidents and SafetyMilitaryBREAKING: Chief of Army Staff Dies in Air Crash

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)May 21, 2021

Chief of Army Staff, Lt General Ibrahim Attahiru has died in an air crash. General Attahiru died with his aides in a plane crash. According to military sources, the crash occurred today while on an official trip to Kaduna. Gen. Attahiru who was newly appointed chief of army staff on January 26, succeeding Tukur Buratai. He was 54. The presidency has already been briefed about the development. Meanwhile, the Nigerian Air Force has issued a...

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Financial Autonomy: State Governors, JUSUN, PASAN Agree On Implementation Deadlines

JobsLabourFinancial Autonomy: State Governors, JUSUN, PASAN Agree On Implementation Deadlines

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)May 21, 2021

ABUJA — State governors and the leadership of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) and Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN) have signed an agreement on the modalities and deadlines for the commencement of full financial autonomy for the state judiciary and legislative arms of government. The deal was orchestrated by the committee on the implementation of financial autonomy for the state legislature and judiciary arms of government led by the Minister of Labour...

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