AN APPRECIATION OF THE ARMED FORCES: WEEKLONG ACTIONS ACROSS MULTIPLE THEATRES. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE
An appreciation of the armed forces: weeklong actions across multiple theatres By Bayo Onanuga Some Nigerians and armchair analysts are often quick to criticise the Federal Government for perceived shortcomings in security, highlighting isolated incidents such as kidnappings, improvised explosive devices, suicide bombings, and attacks in parts of the country. Such perceptions, however, tend to downplay and discount the heroic exploits of members of the Nigerian armed forces, saddled with the responsibility of countering the evil machinations of God-forsaken non-state actors, who operate like guerrillas. My position is reinforced by the security reports I receive daily from Zagazola Makama, a journalist who has emerged as a counter-insurgency expert in Nigeria. This past week alone, Zagazola inundated me with reports from multiple theatres, indicating that our troops are making significant gains in the asymmetrical war against insurgents, terrorists, ISWAP, Boko Haram, IPOB, ...
Nigerian telecommunication minister Adebayo Shittusaid today tuesday that South African telecommunication company MTN should drop its legal action over a $3.9 billion fine imposed in Nigeria to help facilitate talks on a possible settlement.The Nigerian Communications Commission {NCC} slapped a $5.2 billion fine on MTN in October 2015 for failing to disconnect users with unregistered SIM cards but after weeks of negotiations reduced it by 25 percent.MTN,which makes about 37 percent of its revenue from Nigeria,then filed a suit in Nigeria,questioning NCC's legal grounds for imposing the penalty.Adeboyo Shittu said ''I'm not aware of any out of the court settlement.President Muhammadu Buhari will have the final decision on the matter,adding that MTN might be advised to withdraw the court case filed against the fine.If they withdraw it creates a better environment,an environment where there is no stress or pressure on eith side''.A judge in Lagos last week gave the company until March 18 to try to reach a settlement with the Nigerian authorities over the fine.Ihe prospect of a lower fine boosted MTN shares.The fine equates to more than twice MTN's annual average capital spending over the past five years.One more photo below. 
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