TOP 260121 EDITORIALS

TOP EDITORIAL on SEB  this week debuts with opinions of national interest from six national dailies on issues of insecurity, corruption, insurgency, migration and religiosity respectively. We bring you the reports in their original formats as shown below:

EDITORIAL: Air Force Against Insurgency

This newspaper recalls a statement by the military in Nigeria after observing the execution of the first Gulf War in Iraq executed by a coalition of forces led by the United States of America. That war was essentially won from the air and the Nigerian military leaders said in admiration, “we are learning”. It is what they learnt then that are being applied in the war against terror in the country today. The reason is simple, the view is clearer from up there.

3 Former US Presidents Speak About Unity And Democracy

 

Three former US Presidents, Barrack Obama, Bill Clinton and George Bush speak about unity and democracy before sending a message of support to President Joe Biden. See the video below:

Wow, you're awesome - Cooper

Amanda Gorman, National Youth Poet Laureate leaves Anderson Cooper speechless with her poem titled "The Hill We Climb" delivered at the inauguration of President Joe Biden. See the video below, curtesy CNN:

Commedienne Warri Pikin Goes Tough On Nigerian Married Men

There is more to being a man than to sabi fu*ck, says Nigerian Commedianne Warri Pikin via her Instagram handle. See the video below:

We Will Write An American Story Of Hope - Joe Biden

The video of the full speech of  United States President Joe Biden at his inauguration yesterday Wednesday 20 January, 2021 at the U.S. Capitol in Washington:

The last year tested us in unimginable ways, but now it's time we begin to heal and overcome together - Biden

United State's President Joe Biden after his inauguration yesterday took some time to send messages via his social media handles across to his fans, supporters and Americans in general. One of the messages read "Tonight, in Washington, D.C. and across the nation, we came together to honor the over 400,000 Americans we've lost to COVID-19. The last year has tested us in unimaginable ways, but now it's time we begin to heal and overcome - together". What's your take on this?

Happy birthday, I miss you every single day - Ellen

 

Ellen DeGeneres on her show a few days ago hosted former First Lady of the US, Michelle Obama as a tribute to her recent birthday. On her IG handle she wrote "Happy birthday, @MichelleObama. I miss you every single day". See the video below: 

Court remarnds 17 year old girl who burnt her boyfriend to death in Benue State

The police in Benue State, on Tuesday arraigned the 17-year-old girl, Esther Alex, who allegedly set her boyfriend ablaze, reports The Punch.

The suspect was arraigned before the Magistrate Court 8 located at North Bank, Makurdi.

According to the First Information Report titles: 'Mischief by Fire and Culpable homicide', nee Esther Alex of No. 1 Zaki Biam Street, Wadata, Makurdi, went to the house of Mr Chidimma Omah, 28, at No 17 Yander Street, Makurdi, poured petrol on the house, while he was asleep, and set it ablaze.

"As a result, the room was engulfed in fire, which burnt down the entire property, whose value is not yet known, together with Mr Chidimma Omah, who sustained grave burns and subsequently died while receiving treatment at the hospital", the FIR stated in part.

The prosecutor, Inspector Dominic Ochaba, who asked that the accused be remanded in correctional centre, said investigation into the matter was still ongoing.

If you look at national security in the past six years our fortunes are blinking - Babaginda Aliyu

Captain Babaginda Aliyu (rtd) says "if you look at national security in the past six years our fortunes are blinking". He made this submission while on TVC News Breakfast Show. See the video below:

Kano is sweet. Aside holy places, tell me a place that is sweeter than Kano? - Abdulmumin Jibrin

Kano is so sweet. Aside holy places, tell me a place that is sweeter than Kano? Not two, just one place. Answer is - There is NONE! Don't bother arguing. As they say in court, you will be embarking on academic exercise. Best wishes to you all. Stay safe. COVID IS REAL AND ALIVE! These is the message from Abdulmumin Jibrin, former member of Nigeria's House of Representatives via his tweeter handle a few days ago. What do you think of it?

Alicia on a Sunday with her little Guy

Alicia Keys shows love to her little boy via twitter with the message "One of my favorite ways to spend @keyssoulcare Sunday is having some fun with my little guy". See below the screen shot of the message and related video:

We are not funding the Armed Forces as much as we should be doing - Babajimi Johnson

We are not funding the Armed Forces as much as we should be doing, says Honourable Babajimi Johnson during an interview on Channels Television. See the video below:

 

When it comes to inventory the welfare, so far so good - Babajimi Johnson

When it comes to inventory, the welfare ..so far so good, says Honourable Babajimi Johnson during an interview on Channels Television. See the video below: