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Army’s Successes Under-reported In Nigeria – Official

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2 years ago

November 8, 2023

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Brig:-Gen. E. Egbe, the Commander, 33 Artillery Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Shadawanka Barracks in Bauchi state has lamented low reportage of the successes of the Nigerian Army in combating insecurity in the country.

The Commander stated this when the Executives of the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Bauchi State council paid him a courtesy visit in his office Wednesday.

“We work day-in day-out to secure the Communities but such good efforts and our achievements are mostly under-reported.

“We have been doing so much but they are hardly in the news, however, if there is an error, it will be blown out of proportion.

“We are not saying some anomalies should go unreported, but let it be verified and reported correctly.

“We are all partners in the Nigerian project and as such, Journalists should do more of positive reports about the country than the negatives”, said the Commander.

He also called on all journalists across the country, particularly, leaders of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) to work toward fighting against the activities of fake news peddlers for the betterment of the country.

Egbe further advised the NUJ on the need to review assignment of the Disciplinary Committee with a view to ensure more sanity in Journalism as well as curbing the menace of fake news.

“Castigating your own is demoralizing and journalists should do well in reporting the military well“. He said.

Earlier, the Chairman of the Correspondents’ Chapel of the state’s NUJ, Mallam Ahmed Mohammed, explained that the purpose of the courtesy visit was to seek for collaboration and synergy between his members and the 33 Artillery Brigade, Bauchi under his command.

He pointed out that the Correspondents’ chapel comprised both National and international, print and broadcast reporters as members, adding that the members were shakers and movers of Journalism profession in the state.

He commended the Nigerian Army for their tireless efforts to secure the country, adding that it was the only profession where one leaves his family to stay in the bush for years just to protect his country.

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Edo NLC Crisis: Caretaker Committee Drags Rival Exco, Govt To Court

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3 hours ago

May 6, 2026

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The division in the Edo State Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), took a new dimension on Wednesday as Prof. Monday Monday Lewis Igbafen-led caretaker committee approached the National Industrial Court of Nigeria, Benin Judicial Division, seeking to affirm its authority and restrain a rival executive from parading itself as the council’s leadership.

Joined in the suit are the Edo State Government, the Commissioner for Labour and Productivity, and the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice.

In a suit marked: NICN/BEN/12/2026, and filed before the court in Benin, the claimant, Igbafen, acting for himself and on behalf of the NLC Caretaker Committee in Edo State, is challenging the continued occupation of the union’s secretariat and control of its assets by members of the Bernard Egwakhide-led factional State Executive Council.

The claimants are asking the court to declare that the caretaker committee (Igbafen-led faction), constituted on August 11, 2025, by the NLC national leadership, remains the only lawful authority to administer the affairs of the Edo State Council pending fresh elections.

They further seek a declaration that the continued occupation of the NLC secretariat located at No. 1 Teboga Road, Benin City, as well as the retention of union assets, financial records, and official instruments by the defendants, is illegal and void.

The suit also prays for an order of perpetual injunction restraining the defendants from parading themselves as officials of the NLC Edo Council or interfering with the functions of the caretaker committee.

In addition, the claimants are seeking a mandatory order compelling the defendants to immediately hand over the secretariat, vehicles, financial documents, cheque books, and all other properties belonging to the union.

The caretaker committee further urged the court to restrain the state government and its officials from interfering in the internal affairs of the union, alleging undue support for the dissolved executive.

The claimants further demand N50 million as general and exemplary damages against the defendants for alleged unlawful usurpation of office and acts prejudicial to the administration of the council.

According to court documents made available to our correspondent, the crisis followed the dissolution of the Edo State Council by the NLC National Executive Council on February 27, 2025, over allegations of misconduct, anti-union activities, and constitutional violations.

However, the matter has yet to be assigned a hearing date.

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Transfer: Premier League Clubs Scramble For Dele-Bashiru

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8 hours ago

May 6, 2026

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Lazio midfielder, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru is a subject of interest from three Premier League clubs, according to Sky Sports.

Lazio reportedly rejected offers from Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth for the Nigeria international in January.

La Biancolesti are bracing for more interest in Dele-Bashiru ahead of the summer transfer window, according to Sky Sports.

The 24-year-old has two years left on his contract with the Serie A club.

The attacking midfielder joined the Rome-based club from Turkish Super Lig outfit Hatayspor in 2024.

He has been a regular feature for Lazio this season.

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Xenophobic Attacks: Nigerian Students To Picket MTN, MultiChoice, Other Businesses

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9 hours ago

May 6, 2026

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The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS South-West Zone D, has announced plans to picket South African companies in Nigeria following the ongoing xenophobic attacks in the country.

DAILY POST reports that some Nigerians were recently killed in South Africa over the violent attacks.

A statement issued to newsmen by Comrade Adeyemo Josiah Kayode, Coordinator, NANS South-West, Zone D, said that the association is mobilizing to take decisive and lawful action by organizing peaceful picketing and mass advocacy against South African business interests operating in Nigeria.

“We categorically state that the continued targeting of Nigerians under any guise is unacceptable and must come to an immediate end.

“This will include major corporations such as MTN Group and MultiChoice Group. It is morally indefensible for businesses to thrive in an environment where the lives of Nigerians are protected, while Nigerians are subjected to fear and violence elsewhere.

“This contradiction will no longer be tolerated,” the statement said.