Tag: army
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Boko Haram: Understanding the wailing wailers
By Philip Agbese Somewhat ironically, I would never have believed in the hyped paradox of belonging to a nation called Nigeria, whose citizens are very religious, but rather prefer to celebrate its oddities than progression or golly. But of course, I live in this nation and through the years, I have incredibly realized that most…
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Boko Haram: ‘PMB, Army have done what is impossible for world leaders…’ says Abubakar Tsav
A former commissioner of police, Lagos State, Alhaji Abubakar Tsav has described the five years of President Muhammadu Buhari in the saddle of leadership in Nigeria as phenomenal in the annals of the country with regards to the prosecution of the war against terrorism. Abubakar Tsav stated this in an exclusive interview he granted on…
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Dapchi: Coalition salutes Army’s gallantry in repelling Boko Haram
The Coalition Against Terrorism and Extremism (CATE) has hailed the Nigerian Army for another display of gallantry in dislodging Boko Haram terrorists in Dapchi, Yobe State. The Air Task Force of Operation Lafiya Dole (OPLD) on Monday neutralised scores of terrorists on the outskirts of Dapchi Town, leaving over 32 dead and many others injured.…
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Terrorism: Youth Council accuses Amnesty International of recruiting Nigerians for hidden motives
The Amalgamated Youth Council of Nigeria (AYCN) has accused Amnesty International of recruiting young Nigerians into terrorist organizations. The youth council raised this alarm in an open letter signed by its President Comrade Danelsi J. Osagie and addressed to Nigerian parents/ guardians on Monday. According to the group, AI, a supposed human rights organization has…
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Adieu, Mama Buratai in heavenly bliss!
By Adam Biu “But let them sleep Lord, and I mourn a space; For, if above all these, my sins abound, ‘Tis late to ask abundance of thy grace, When we are there. Here on this lowly ground, Teach me how to repent; for that’s as good As if thou hadst sealed my pardon with…
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Graphic photo: Army guns down most wanted criminal in Benue
A notorious criminal kingpin in Benue, Terugwa Igbagwa, a.k.a Orjandu has been killed by Nigeria’s military. Defence Headquarters spokesman Major General John Enenche, announced this on Friday. According to Enenche, Igbagwa died during a commando operation on the highway linking Zaki Biam and Katsina-Ala in Benue. The operation was conducted by the combined troops of…
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War against insurgency: Political leaders write Buhari, laud troops efforts
The Young Political Leaders Forum of Nigeria (YOLN) has praised the Nigerian troops incredible exploits in the war against terrorism. The group made this known in a letter signed by its President, Prince Timothy Atuluku, to President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday. According to the political leaders, Nigeria would have been consumed by the Boko Haram…
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Photo: Police appreciate Army for averting full blown crisis in Abia community over businessman’s death
The Deputy Inspector General of Police, DIG in charge of Force Criminal Intelligence And Investigation Department (FCIID), Anthony Ogbizi, has expressed gratitude to the Nigeria Army for responding swiftly to avert what could have become full blown security crisis at Ebem Ohafia in Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State. According to reports, a police…
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Buratai, Nigerian Army have shamed the prophets of doom – Tsav
Former Lagos State Commissioner of Police and human rights crusader, CP Abubakar Tsav (rtd), has given the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General TY Buratai and the Nigerian Army a pass mark for their success in recent military operations at the Lake Chad Region. Our correspondent reports that Nigerian troops in two operations on the…
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Boko Haram: Security Expert, Murphy call Shekau a liar seeking influence
A security expert, Richard Murphy has said the killing of 135 Boko Haram terrorists in the Timbuktu Triangle around northeast Nigeria has exposed the terror group’s leader, Abubakar Shekau as a liar who is now under pressure to maintain an influence he never had. Murphy, who spoke against the background of the series of military…