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BPP urges military to produce hardware in Nigeria
The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has urged the military that purchasing military hardware from other nations puts Nigeria at a disadvantage.
DHQ: Children not detained as terrorism suspects
The Defence Headquarters has disclosed that children were not held as terrorism suspects in any military detention facility in the northeastern part of Nigeria.
Stolen N400 million: Nigerian Army sends General Hakeem Otiki on course
The former General Officer Commanding of the 8 Division, Sokoto State, Maj. Gen. Hakeem Otiki, under whom five soldiers allegedly escaped with about N400m, is undergoing a course at the Administrative Staff College of Nigeria, Badagry, Lagos State.
Taraba police killings: Nigerian Army to court-martial soldiers in Jos
The Nigerian Army is concluding arrangements to move its soldiers, who may be indicted by the Defence Headquarters’ Joint Investigative Panel’s report, to the 3 Division headquarters, Jos, Plateau State, for a possible General Court Martial.
Military panel probes Taraba kidnap kingpin’s confession, invites police
The Joint Investigative Panel set up by the Defence Headquarters, Abuja, to probe the killing of three police in Ibi, Taraba State, has opened an investigation into the video showing arrested kidnap kingpin, Hamisu Wadume, indicting soldiers over his escape.
How soldiers aided my escape from police – Taraba kidnap suspect
The alleged kidnap kingpin Hamisu Bala Wadume has said that soldiers aided his escape after he was arrested by the police in Ibi, Taraba State.
DHQ begs public not to pit police against army
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has appealed to Nigerians to refrain from comments and actions that could pit the police against the army.
Police killing: DHQ investigative team visits Taraba
The panel set up by the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) to investigate the killing of three police officers and a civilian by soldiers in Taraba state have arrived in Jalingo to begin the investigation proper.
DHQ arrests policemen who leaked police operation of Taraba kidnap kingpin
A panel set up by the Defence Headquarters to investigate the killing of three policemen and a civilian by soldiers in Taraba state has arrested two policemen.
Nigerian Army captain who ordered ‘police killing’ had 191 phone chats with ‘wanted kidnapper’
The Nigerian Army Captain who allegedly ordered soldiers on security check-point along the Ibi-Jalingo Expressway in Taraba State, to attack and kill police operatives attached to the Inspector General of Police Special Intelligence Response Team, IRT, has been identified.
Policemen killing: President Buhari will take decisive action – Presidency
President Muhammadu Buhari will soon take a decisive action on last week’s killing of three policemen in Wukari, Taraba State by soldiers allegedly mistaken for kidnappers, the Presidency said last night.
DHQ constitutes joint investigation panel over killing of policemen in Taraba
The Defence Headquarters has constituted a seven-man joint investigation panel to unravel the circumstances that led to the killing of three police personnel and a civilian by troops of Nigerian Army in Taraba.
DHQ constitutes joint panel to probe killing of policemen in Taraba
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Friday announced a joint panel to investigate Tuesday’s killing of three police officers and a civilian by soldiers in Taraba State.
President Buhari orders DHQ to probe killing of policemen by soldiers
The Security Council presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari has set up a committee to investigate what it described as “unfortunate killing” of three police intelligence officers in Ibi, Jalingo, Taraba State.
President Buhari orders Army HQ to investigate Taraba police killing
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Defence Headquarters to commence an immediate investigation of the incident involving the troops of 93 Battalion, Takum, Taraba, which resulted in the death of three police officers and a civilian.
Nigerian military speaks on alleged ‘secret graveyards’ in North East
The Defence Headquarters says there are no secret graveyards in the North East Theatre of Operation as being insinuated in some quarters.
DHQ: No secret graveyards in North East
The Defence Headquarters on Thursday denied the existence of secret graveyards in the North East.
General Olonisakin: DHQ to develop sports in barracks
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Gabriel Olonisakin, has expressed the determination of the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) to develop sports among youths in military barracks across the country.
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Xenophobia: Former minister condemns South African president’s apology
Former minister of aviation, Femi Fani Kayode has condemned the apology tendered by South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa to President Muhammadu Buhari over xenophobic attacks.
Sports minister intervenes in NFF, Falcons coach feud
Minister of Youth and Sports Sunday Dare has waded in the crisis between the Nigeria Football Federation and Super Falcons head coach, Thomas Dennerby.
Amnesty programme empowers 100 beneficiaries in Rivers
No fewer than 100 already trained beneficiaries of the Presidential Amnesty Programme in Rivers State were, on Monday, given starter packs to set up businesses in their various trade areas as part of efforts to reintegrate them into the society.
Tijani Muhammad-Bande joins other Muslims in church to usher in 74th UNGA
Tijani Muhammad-Bande, President of the 74th session of the UN General Assembly, was among several Muslims that attended a special church service in New York on Monday evening.
Experts decry challenges in telecoms industry, proffer solutions
Stakeholders in the telecommunications industry, last week decried challenges impeding effective telecommunications service delivery in the country.
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Britain not blaming Iran for Saudi drone attacks
Britain said it is not jumping to conclusions yet like America, that Iran was responsible for the drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities.
AFN names team for IAAF World Championships in Doha
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) named African record holder in hurdles, Tobi Amusan and long jump African champion, Ese Brume as well as 33 others for the global tournament holding in Doha, Qatar, from September 27 to October 6, 2019.
Tribunal strikes out PDP’s petition against Kano APC Reps member’s election
The National and State House of Assembly Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Kano, on Wednesday struck out the petition by the candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), challenging the victory of the All Progressive Congress (APC) candidate, representing Ajingi/Gaya Federal Constituency, Abdullahi Mahmud Gaya.
Why Team Rivers performed poorly at Youth Games
The Public Relations Officer (PRO) of Rivers State Sports Council (RSSC), Christopher Chioma, has attributed Team Rivers’ unimpressive performance at the ongoing National Youth Games (NYG) to their late arrival.
Northern governors dump Ruga for livestock plan
The governors who met in Kaduna, capital of Kaduna State under the aegis of the Northern Governors’ Forum (NGF) said the new plan will tackle regular clashes in the region between herders and farmers.