Nigeria’s Constitutional Debate Returns to the Forefront FORMER Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar (rtd), has renewed calls for constitutional reforms, urging Nigerians and lawmakers to identify and remove military-era provisions embedded in the 1999 Constitution through established democratic procedures. Abdulsalami made the remarks in his autobiography, Call of Duty, where he reflected on the […]
Why Insecurity Is Escalating Across Nigeria Question: Many Nigerians are concerned about the resurgence of kidnappings and terrorist attacks. Does this point to intelligence failure, security compromise or government inaction? Mike Ejiofor:Not necessarily. From my experience in the security sector, intelligence gathering remains active and effective in many instances. The bigger challenge lies in converting […]
Three States Under Siege as Armed Attacks Expose Deepening Security Crisis Renewed Bloodshed Across Nigeria NIGERIA’S worsening security crisis came into sharper focus this week as coordinated attacks across Kogi, Kaduna and Plateau states left several people dead, scores injured and dozens abducted, raising fresh concerns about the ability of security agencies to contain growing […]
Growing Insecurity Draws International Attention FRESH concerns have been raised over Nigeria’s security situation following a report by a United States commission that highlighted the continued impact of violence, kidnappings and criminal attacks on communities across the country. The report painted a troubling picture of a nation grappling with persistent security challenges, noting that fear […]
Igbo Forum Rejects Gowon’s Claim on Civil War Peace Moves A fresh controversy has emerged over the historical narrative surrounding the Nigerian Civil War, following claims by former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, that the late Biafran leader, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, frustrated peace efforts aimed at preventing the 1967 conflict. The reaction came from […]
Forum Faults Gowon’s Remarks On Civil War THE Ndigbo Media Forum has rejected claims by former Nigerian Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, that late Biafran leader, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, frustrated efforts aimed at preventing the 1967 Nigerian Civil War. In a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Rev. Paul Eze, the group described Gowon’s remarks […]
By AMAECHI IPEH Reform Without Revolution? Inside Nigeria’s Struggle for Political Change RECENT remarks by political commentator Amaechi Ipeh have reignited national debate over the future of opposition politics, institutional resistance to reform, and the limitations of electoral activism within Nigeria’s deeply entrenched political order. The comments, centred on the political trajectory of former Labour […]
Oborevwori Calls for Inclusive Governance Nationwide DELTA State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has called for the adoption of inclusive governance across Nigeria, describing it as essential for national unity, social stability, and sustainable development. The governor made the remarks while delivering a lecture titled “Inclusive Governance and National Unity: Lessons from Delta State for a More […]
Defence Headquarters Addresses Military Trial THE Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has clarified the ongoing court-martial of 36 serving military personnel accused of involvement in an alleged plot to overthrow the administration of President Bola Tinubu. The clarification followed heightened public attention after reports emerged that dozens of officers were brought before a General Court Martial convened […]