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Iron Borders, Fragile Peace: Would Fencing Nigeria Stop Terrorists?

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Make no mistake: Nigeria is at war. A silent, undeclared war is raging across the country, transforming once peaceful communities into vast killing fields irrigated daily by the blood of innocent compatriots. The tragedy is not only the body count, but the numbing sense that the nation’s armed forces are either overwhelmed—or worse, uninterested.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

War inflicts trauma in myriad ways. At the frontline, soldiers—flesh and blood like everyone else—confront not only bullets but the mental horror of mortality. The thought of dying in an intractable war, with no end in sight, strips even the bravest of gallantry. In such a condition, patriotism becomes secondary to survival. When war drags endlessly, combatants begin to entertain absurd options, clinging to anything—however ridiculous—that promises relief.

Over the past decade, Nigeria’s armed forces have failed to decisively halt insurgency. New service chiefs are appointed with confident rhetoric and bold timelines, yet the carnage only intensifies. When Muhammadu Buhari, a retired general, ran for president in 2015, he vowed to crush terrorism swiftly. Many Nigerians, swayed by his tough military persona, believed him. Instead, under his eight-year tenure, terrorism metastasized. Boko Haram dared to attack his convoy in his home state of Katsina, while gunmen struck the elite Guards Brigade in Abuja. All Buhari could offer was a hollow declaration that Boko Haram had been “technically defeated.” Whatever that meant.

With the emergence of President Bola Tinubu, few Nigerians had genuine hope that terrorism would be uprooted. Like previous administrations, his appointed service chiefs were given the usual charge to “eradicate” insurgency. Among them, General Christopher Musa, the articulate and self-assured Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), initially appeared promising. But months later, General Musa offered a bewildering proposal: fence Nigeria’s borders as a solution to insecurity.

According to NIVONEWS, Musa argued that Nigeria’s vast, porous borders allow foreign terrorists easy access. While that point may be valid, his prescription—erecting fences along thousands of kilometers of terrain—struck many Nigerians as not only impractical but comically archaic. It elicited a rare moment of public laughter in a country running short on joy.

In an age of satellites, surveillance drones, and artificial intelligence, Nigeria’s top military chief is reaching for a medieval solution. Fences? Walls? Did they protect ancient Kano from conquest? Did the mighty moats of the Benin Empire repel colonial invaders? What convinces General Musa that modern-day fencing will protect a fragmented, insecure Nigeria?

The suggestion is nothing more than a tacit admission of defeat. It mirrors a similar pattern in Nigerian society: when official security collapses, individuals erect towering fences, string barbed wire, and install electric barriers to guard their homes. But did that stop armed robbers and kidnappers from breaching private sanctuaries? Certainly not. Eventually, communities turned to vigilantes and private guards—not because they wanted to, but because they had to.

According to NIVONEWS, what General Musa proposes on a national scale is a reflection of state failure. The crisis we face isn’t just about porous borders—it’s about institutional collapse. Our inability to defeat insecurity mirrors the broader dysfunction across every sector: health, education, energy, infrastructure—none are working as they should. That rot extends to our armed forces.

The same Nigerian military that once won a bitter civil war, repelled Chadian rebels deep into N’djamena, and restored peace in Liberia and Sierra Leone, now seems adrift. We still possess elite institutions like the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), the Command and Staff College, and the National Defence College. We have enough think tanks and policy institutes to produce a thousand strategies. Yet, terrorists once stormed the NDA itself—the very heart of our military training.

At the root of this collapse lies a cocktail of corruption, indiscipline, mediocrity, and weak leadership. These vices have rendered our once-formidable military a shadow of itself. How else can one explain the absurdity of a private security firm now protecting Nigeria’s most critical national assets while the army, navy, and air force watch from the sidelines?

According to NIVONEWS, fencing our borders won’t save Nigeria. What we need is not more concrete and steel, but courageous reform, patriotic leadership, and institutional rebirth. Insecurity thrives not just because foreign fighters invade, but because Nigeria has become an accomplice to its own undoing.

To win this war, Nigeria must first reclaim its soul.

”NIVONEWS REPORTS”

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‘Kwankwaso Is More Experienced Than Peter Obi’ – Buhari’s Ex-Aide Declares.

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Ahmad made the assertion in a post on his X handle, maintaining that Kwankwaso’s decision to accept the position of running mate should be seen as an act of political modesty rather than an indication that he is less qualified than Obi.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

According to the former presidential aide, the relationship between the two politicians should be viewed as one of equals rather than that of a superior and a subordinate.

“To be entirely candid, the political dynamic between Rabiu Kwankwaso and Peter Obi ought to be characterised as one of collegiality between peers, rather than a hierarchy of principal and subordinate,” he wrote.

He added, “The choice to assume a deputy role beneath Obi ought to be interpreted as a testament to political modesty.”

Making a case for Kwankwaso’s political experience, Ahmad recalled that the former Kano State governor served as Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives before Obi became a prominent figure in national politics.

He also noted that Kwankwaso governed Kano State, which he described as Nigeria’s most populous and politically influential state, for two terms and served as a federal minister.

“If we are assessing political experience, Sen. Kwankwaso probably has a longer and more impressive political background than Peter Obi,” Ahmad stated.

In contrast, the former presidential aide argued that Obi’s major public office experience was limited to his tenure as governor of Anambra State.

“Unlike other candidates, Peter Obi was just a former governor of Anambra State,” he wrote.

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‘I Have Stopped Impregnating Women’ – 2Baba Makes Shocking Revelation.

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Nigerian music star Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has declared that he no longer impregnates women.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The singer made the statement on Saturday during a live performance at Rehab Lounge in Calgary, Canada.

While performing his hit song True Love, 2Baba paused to interact with the audience and playfully asked the women present to identify where his true love was.

He jokingly wondered whether she was standing at the back of the venue or somewhere in front of him before making a remark about his experiences with women.

The award-winning musician told the audience that he had stopped getting women pregnant, adding that he had been making the same confession wherever he performed recently.

He said, “For the purpose of this show, I will pretend like I’ve never seen anything before. Where’s my true love? Is she back there? Is she right here? Is she somewhere here? Where’s my true love? You people shouldn’t put out me for trouble.

“As I said, some ladies they fear to shout. See, everywhere I go these days, I make this confession. As I say, some ladies they fear to shout. I say, I don’t fear to shout. Because I don’t stop to dey give woman belle. Ask anyone, they’ll tell you, I don’t do such thing things again.”

The singer’s comment comes amid public interest in his personal life and relationships.

2Baba was previously married to Nollywood actress Annie Macaulay-Idibia. The couple announced their separation in January 2025 after having two children together.

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NPFL Cracks Down! Abia Warriors, Katsina United, Warri Wolves Hit With Sanctions.

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Abia Warriors were fined ₦3.2 million for failing to provide adequate security as agreed during the pre-match technical meeting ahead of their encounter with Niger Tornadoes.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Abia Warriors were fined ₦3.2 million for failing to provide adequate security as agreed during the pre-match technical meeting ahead of their encounter with Niger Tornadoes.

The Umuahia-based club was also found guilty of an attempt by one of its officials to disrupt the live broadcast of the match by harassing a crew member of the league’s broadcast partner.

As part of the disciplinary measures, Abia Warriors’ multimedia officer, Chidera Favour Igwe, has been suspended from all NPFL match activities for five matches.

Katsina United, meanwhile, were fined ₦2 million for failing to provide adequate and effective security during their home fixture against Plateau United.

The club was also sanctioned for allowing supporters to encroach onto the field of play during the encounter.

Warri Wolves Receive Heaviest Punishment

Warri Wolves have been handed the most severe sanctions following the unruly behaviour of their supporters during Sunday’s Matchday 10 clash against Kano Pillars in Ozoro.

The Seasiders were fined ₦4.2 million and docked three points and three goals from their accumulated tally. The club was also ordered to play its next three home matches behind closed doors.

According to the NPFL, Warri Wolves failed to provide adequate security at the stadium, resulting in an assault on match officials after the final whistle.

The league further disclosed that the second assistant referee sustained a nose injury and was left bleeding during the incident.

The NPFL stated that all three clubs have 48 hours from the date of notification to appeal their respective sanctions in accordance with the league’s disciplinary procedures.

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