Armed Forces

The Minister of Defence, retired Maj.-Gen. Bashir Magashi, on Thursday, urged the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) to continue providing enhanced and timely intelligence support for the ongoing military operations across the country.

102 Ex-Biafran soldiers to receive gratuities

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The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Lucky Irabor, says security agencies have so far neutralised 250 bandits and captured over 600 since the interruption of communication facilities in Zamfara, parts of Niger, Sokoto and Kaduna states.

CDS: Troops have killed 250 bandits, captured 600

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Lucky Irabor, chief of defence staff

Insecurity: Nigeria military winning the war – CDS

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Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, in a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, Frank Mba, said the Force has instituted adequate security measures to protect the citizens, ensure the success of all the activities lined up for the anniversary celebration and prevent any ugly situation throughout the celebration and after.

Anambra election: MOPOL to secure INEC personnel, deter subversive elements – IGP

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3. The House of Representatives yesterday, approved President Muhammadu Buhari’s request for ongoing external loans to the tune of $8,325,526,537 (USD) and €490,000,000 (Euros) under the 2018-2020 External Borrowing (Rolling) Plan.

House approves creation of southwest, southeast development commissions

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President Muhammadu Buhari has stressed the commitment of the federal government to attaining food security.

President Buhari vows to eliminate violent crimes within ambit of the law

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The Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) has pledged to collaborate with the Nigerian Army Resource Centre (NARC) to find practical solutions to insecurity confronting the country.

Nigerian Army court-martials 158 personnel in Maiduguri

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Anambra State lawmaker representing Orumba North State Constituency, Emeka Aforka, has called on highly-placed government officials in the country to be mindful of their public utterances.

Anambra assemblyman: AGF’s threat strong indictment of Nigerian government’s ability to handle security

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The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, has inaugurated welfare flight for troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) who are proceeding on pass to and fro the theatre of operations.

COAS to troops: Current challenges call for vigilance

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The governor, Hope Uzodinma, disclosed this in Owerri, after meeting with the leadership of the state chapters of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners, NUP, led by Josiah Ugochukwu, Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Comrade Austin Chilakpu and Trade Union Congress, TUC, at the Government House in Owerri.

Insecurity: Imo governor flags off Operation ‘Golden Dawn’

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The Minister of Defence, retired Maj.-Gen. Bashir Magashi, on Thursday, urged the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) to continue providing enhanced and timely intelligence support for the ongoing military operations across the country.

Nigerian government reiterates resolve to provide adequate logistics, equipment, welfare to military

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The Boko Haram insurgency in Northern Nigeria is largely fuelled by youth unemployment and poverty, Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari, has said.

President Buhari presides over 61st independence anniversary

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The Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) has said the position of their Southern counterparts that power should shift to the south is against the spirit and letter of the constitution.

Northern governors: Calls for power-shift unconstitutional

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CAIRO, EGYPT - JANUARY 31: Field marshal Mohamed Hussein Tantawi, chairman of the Higher Military Council. (Photo by Thomas Imo/Photothek via Getty Images)

Egypt’s former military ruler Hussein Tantawi dies aged 85

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French Minister for the Armed Forces Florence Parly speaks at a press conference with Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark T. Esper, Hôtel de Brienne, Paris, Sept. 7, 2019. (DoD photo by Lisa Ferdinando)

Russian mercenaries: France sends Florence Parly to pressure Mali

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