Nigerian Army claims victory over ISWAP/BH Islamist terrorists in the battle of Buni Yadi
The Nigerian Army has claimed victory against Islamist terrorists of Boko Haram (BH) and Islamic State West African Province (ISWAP) in the Tuesday November 30 fierce battle of Buni Yadi, in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State.
Opinion | Restructuring: Yes, but not without reorientation
“A restructured Nigeria with leaders of same prevailing orientation towards power especially public office, won’t be fundamentally different from the Nigeria we all detest today. Humans will always reproduce the system that socialized them,” Atlantic Post columnist Boney Akaeze writes in Opinions.
Edo farmers reject chemical-based fertilizers, insist on Agroecology
“I have seen it from experience that a farm that is cultivated with organic inputs produces more than those using chemicals. We farmers do not always admit that chemicals are harmful to us. I have been trained in the past on the harmful use of chemicals and I appreciate this training because it has further opened my eyes and added to my knowledge,” one of the farmers trained by HOMEF said.
Upholding family values in rebuilding Nigeria canvassed at wedding of Gov Ikpeazu’s son
Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Uche Ogah, who represented President Muhammadu Buhari at the occasion, stated that the reason why there are so many problems in the Nigerian society is because of a diminishing emphasis placed on the importance of family values.
What you need to know about new Omicron coronavirus variant first detected in S.Africa
The discovery of Omicron in South Africa, dubbed a “variant of concern” last week by the World Health Organization, has sparked worries around the world that it could resist vaccinations and prolong the nearly two-year COVID-19 pandemic.
Wike says recognition as Amayanabo Okochiri brought peace, as Ateke confers him with title
“Ateke Tom has brought peace. Don’t see him as Ateke Tom that fought for the Niger Delta, see him as Ateke Tom, the traditional ruler, the Amayanabo of Okochiri kingdom, whose traditional duty is to make sure peace reigns in his domain,” Gov. Wike said.
Buhari absent at funeral service for Christian General butchered by Islamists in Askira-Uba
President Buhari was conspicuously absent at the funeral service of the nation’s Army General, reportedly a Christian by faith, who was butchered along with 7 other patriots by Islamist militants in Askira-Uba in Borno State, Northeast of Nigeria.
Princewills Trust starts new season of Dubai tourism partnership, 1st batch winners travel
The initiator of the challenge and founder of Princewill’s Trust, Tonye Princewill had this to say “I’m especially proud of the calibre of talent of youth we are sending to Dubai. We’ve pulled out all the stops to give these boys and girls an experience, that will not be forgotten. It’s up to them now to use what they learn to improve their immediate environment and I want the change to begin within.”
Opinion | Alaibe’s tribute to Uranta: Tony Uranta, dead?
“One day, Nduka Obaigbena, Tony and I travelled in Obaigbena’s private jet to Warri to meet the stakeholders; and subsequently to Abuja in an effort to achieve a cease fire and ensure peaceful resolution of the crisis. The deliberations of that first meeting, which was chaired by elder statesman, Chief Edwin Clark, eventually gave birth to PANDEF.”
Opinion | Is it sensible to go to elections in 2023 under this raging insecurity?
“A difference between the people of Western countries and the people of Nigeria, is in how they each deal with (existential) threats. The way that violence and evil are spreading in Nigeria and the horrific manner that entire communities are slaughtered, and with even children maimed and raped, then hacked to death, is alarming, yet there has been no adequate response so far from the majority of citizens,” Ndidi Uwechue writes in Opinions.