Tag: history
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Misplaced Blame, Missed Priorities: Why Targeting Matawalle Won’t Fix Nigeria’s Security Crisis
By James Ezema The recent call by a U.S.-based lawmaker, Kimberly Daniels, for the removal of Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has stirred predictable reactions across political and media spaces. Yet, beneath the headlines lies a more important question: is Nigeria’s deepening insecurity the failure of one man—or the consequence of entrenched…
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End of Monopoly: Kadarko District Demands Zoning of Wase Reps Seat After 20-Year Lockdown
Tensions within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Plateau State’s Wase Federal Constituency may be heading toward a defining moment, as party members in Kadarko District have issued a firm and unmistakable warning: adopt zoning ahead of the 2027 general elections or risk deepening internal divisions that could fracture the party’s base. This position emerged…
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Nigeria And Türkiye Forge Strategic Defence Partnership At Antalya Diplomacy Forum 2026
…Major Training, Technology Transfer and Maritime Plans Agreed Nigeria’s Honourable Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Retd.), OFR, led a high-level Nigerian delegation to a productive bilateral talks with the Turkish Minister of Defence at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum 2026. The delegation included the Chief of the Air Staff, the Chargé d’Affaires of the…
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Two Decades, One Seat: Pressure Mounts on Wase APC to Open Up Representation
Mounting agitation within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Wase Local Government Area is reshaping the party’s internal conversation on equity, access, and succession, as a coalition of stakeholders pushes for an end to what it describes as a two-decade concentration of representation in a single political stream. The pressure is being driven by a…
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Why LGs Must Lead Mining Safety, Says ALGON as Zurak Tragedy Probe Begins
The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) has declared that local government authorities must take the lead in enforcing mining safety across Nigeria, following the tragic gas poisoning incident at Zurak, Plateau State, which has claimed 37 lives and left over 20 others hospitalised. The position was articulated by ALGON National Publicity Secretary, Hon.…
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2027: Enugu State, Between Modest Progress and the Urgency of Better Choices
By James Ezema As the countdown to the 2027 governorship election gradually begins, the political atmosphere in Enugu State is, expectedly, gathering momentum. Beneath the surface of routine political alignments and subtle consultations lies a deeper, more consequential question: what kind of leadership does Enugu truly need in the face of Nigeria’s present economic realities?…
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Security Boost: ALGON Partners Police to Tackle Insecurity Nationwide
In a renewed push to confront Nigeria’s security challenges, the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria has strengthened its partnership with the Nigeria Police Force, as its National President, Bello Lawal, led a high-level delegation to meet with the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, in Abuja. The high-profile meeting at the Force Headquarters signaled…
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Defence Ministry Permanent Secretary Applauds MoD-HIP on HIV/AIDS, COVID-19 Response, Pledges Stronger Support
The Permanent Secretary of Nigeria’s Ministry of Defence, Mr. Richard Pheelangwah, has lauded the leadership and staff of the Ministry of Defence Health Implementation Programme (MoD-HIP) for their sustained dedication and professionalism in combating HIV/AIDS and other public health challenges, particularly among Armed Forces families. Pheelangwah gave the commendation during a familiarisation visit to the…
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Defence Ministry Pledges Enhanced Support For Nigerian Navy And Stronger Civil – Military collaboration
The Permanent Secretary, Nigeria’s Ministry of Defence, Mr. Richard Pheelangwah has reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to strengthening the operational capacity of the Nigerian Navy through enhanced support, improved readiness, and stronger Civil-Military collaboration. Mr Pheelangwah made this known during a familiarization visit to the Naval Headquarters on 17th March, 2026, where he commended the leadership…
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2027: Enugu on Right Path Under Mbah, Says CRPP, Commends Agricultural Reforms
The Coalition of Registered Political Parties (CRPP), Enugu State Chapter, has said Enugu State is on the right development path under the leadership of Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, praising the administration’s performance and particularly commending reforms in the agricultural sector. In a press statement jointly signed by Chief Hon. Dr. Innocent Ezeoha, State Coordinator; Dr.…
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