AN APPRECIATION OF THE ARMED FORCES: WEEKLONG ACTIONS ACROSS MULTIPLE THEATRES. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE

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 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, ...

PRESIDENT TINUBU COMMENDS RIVERS GOVERNOR FUBARA FOR LEADERSHIP AS NSA LEADS DELEGATION ON OGONI PEACE EFFORTS. (PHOTO).


 President Tinubu Commends Rivers Governor Fubara for Leadership as NSA Leads Delegation on Ogoni Peace Efforts


Nigeria's National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, on Monday visited Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, delivering a direct message from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu expressing satisfaction with the governor's "responsible leadership."


During a courtesy call at the Government House in Port Harcourt, Ribadu, leading a high-level presidential delegation, praised Rivers State as one of the country's most peaceful and highlighted ongoing federal initiatives to restore peace and development in Ogoniland after decades of conflict.


"President said I should I thank you, he is very happy with you," Ribadu said, noting the president's happiness with Fubara's handling of discussions on resuming oil exploration in the region. He added that a "new chapter is unfolding in Ogoni," signaling transformative changes starting from the area, and thanked the Ogoni people for their patience and support.


The delegation included Minister of Works David Umahi, Minister of Environment Balarabe Lawal, and senior officials from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL).


Key announcements included:


- Completion of major infrastructure projects, such as the N200 billion+ Eleme axis of the East-West Road (with five flyovers) by April 2026.


- Plans to dualize the Bonny-Bodo Road with two flyovers and reroute the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway through Ogoniland.


- Progress on the Ogoni cleanup, including UNEP-recommended initiatives like mangrove restoration, healthcare, and women empowerment.


- NNPCL's commitment to hiring 30 Ogoni indigenes, with appointments set for January 2026 resumption.

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