COAS warns soldiers against substance abuse, stresses mental health
By Edwin Philip, Lafia The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has urged personnel of the Nigerian Army to avoid substance abuse, stressing that sound mental health is essential for achieving operational objectives. Shaibu also said Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) should not be seen as a sign of weakness but as a battle […]
Probe source of arms surrendered by ex-militants – Omolubi
A MEMBER of Delta Waterways and Security Committee (DWSC), Mr. Newuwumi Omolubi, has said that arms struggle by militants and illegal acquisition of arms by unauthorized persons would not come to an end except the Federal Government investigate the sources of the recently surrendered arms by ex-militants and cork the escape valves.
Amnesty success enhances Nigeria’s status, says Yar’Adua
PRESIDENT Umaru Yar’Adua has said that the success of amnesty programme, granted militants in the Niger Delta region, has enhanced the status of Nigeria as a peaceful state in the comity of nations.
AC flays Bayelsa for hosting post-amnesty summit
The Action Congress in Bayelsa State yesterday flayed the state government for sponsoring a post-amnesty summit in Kaduna when the state was bereft of potable water and other basic amenities for the people.
Benin chief backs suspension of Oredo LG boss
THE Ayoban ha of Benin Kingdom, Chief John Osamede Adun, has backed the suspension of the chairman of Oredo local government council, Mr Mike Ehima, by Governor Adams Oshiomhole.
4 banks get CBN’s N200bn bailout this week
The Central Bank will, this week, disburse N200 billion bailout fund to the four banks which failed the second round of the apex bank’s audit report, recently.
The banks are Bank PHB Plc, Spring Bank Plc and Equitorial Trust Bank Limited and Wema Bank Plc.
