Tag: MILITARY
Mali Warns ECOWAS Against Military Intervention In Niger
Mali’s Head of diplomacy has cautioned that military intervention in Niger republic by the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS to restore the...
Military Yet To Receive Order To Commence Operations In Niger- DHQ
The military high command today said it had yet to get directives to begin operations in the Niger Republic.The Defence Headquarters was reacting to...
Somali Military Says 40 Al-Shabaab Fighters Killed, Aided By U.S.
Somali military has killed over 40 fighters and commanders of the Islamist terrorist militia, Al-Shabaab.The U.S. military’s Africa Command, AFRICOM, said the United States...
Stakeholders Seek Positive Action To Deepen Democracy
Former Military President, Ibrahim Babangida, has challenged Nigerian leaders to use the gains of the June 12, 1993, presidential election to expand the country’s...
Ahead May 29 Handover: Nigerian Military Holds Regimental Dinner In Honour Of President...
In another development, as part of activities lined up ahead of the May 29 handing over of power to the incoming administration, the Defence...
NYSC, One Of Best Schemes Introduced By Military — Jega
National Youth Service Corps, NYSC is one of the best schemes introduced by the military, and therefore should be sustained.Former Chairman, Independent National Electoral...
Military Forces Neutralise 21 Bandits Kingpins In Zamfara
Nigeria’s troops of Operation Hadarin-Daji have again conducted clearance operations killing of twenty one dreaded terrorists’ kingpins in Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara...
Senate President Lauds Buhari For Providing Funds To Address Security Challenges
Senate President Ahmad Lawan, has commended the Buhari administration for providing adequate funds and military hardware to security agencies aimed at protecting all citizens...
Defence Minister Hosts Iranian Ambassador, Seeks Stronger Military Cooperation
Minister of Defence, Bashir Magashi hosted Iranian Ambassador to Nigeria to promote military ties between the Armed Forces of the two countries.This is contained...
Kad: Ayoku Visits Military Formations, Seeks For Inter-Agency Partnership
The Commissioner of Police, Kaduna Command Yekini Ayoku has embarked on a familiarization visit to military formations in the state capital. He started the...
Military Kills 34 Terrorists At Kaduna/Niger Border Village
Military aircraft have intercepted and neutralised 34 terrorists at Mangoro village, a border community between Kaduna and Niger States.Military sources said the Air Component...
Maritime: Nigeria, 31 Nations Deploy Warships, Helicopters For Joint Military Exercise
The Nigerian Navy has deployed 10 warships and two helicopters in a joint multinational maritime exercise comprising 31 other foreign navies.Chief of Naval Staff,...
Sudan: Women In The Forefront Of Demonstrations Against Military Take Over
Thousands of female demonstrators were back in the streets of Khartoum.The rally came as women across the world celebrate InternationalWomen’s Day.Sudanese women have been...
Security Challenges: President Buhari Gives Fresh Marching Orders To Military
President Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated his administration to crush terrorists, bandits and other criminals creating security challenges in the country.He however ordered the Armed...
Insecurity: Military Train 98 Youths On Intelligence Gathering
The Special Task Force, Operation Safe Haven, maintaining peace in Plateau and parts of Kaduna State and Bauchi State, says it has trained 98...
President Buhari Orders Military To Crackdown On Bandits
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed a military crackdown on bandits terrorising communities in Niger State.Buhari’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity Garba Shehuin...
Military Coup: Sudan Pro-Democracy Faction Settles For Un-Brokered Talks
A prominent Sudanese pro-democracy group has temporarily accepted the United Nations’, UN offer to broker an end to political gridlock following the October military...
Military: Leah Sharibu, Others Will Be Rescued
The military has again assured parents of Leah Sharibu and others held captive by terrorists and bandits, that their children will be rescued.It also...
Insecurity: Centre For Democracy Report Says Military Heads Stole $15bn In...
The Centre for Democracy and Development, CDD says over 15 billion dollars naira, equivalent to 6.1 trillion naira have been squandered through fraudulent arms...
Insecurity: Al-Mustapha Advocates Synergy With Border Nations To Address Threats
Former Chief Security Officer to late Military Head of State, General Sani Abacha Hamza Al-Mustapha has called for a stronger synergy between Nigeria and...
