Tag: army
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Covid-19 Lockdown: Centre welcomes Nigerian Army’s initiative to checkmate human rights abuses by personnel
The Centre for Social Justice, Equity and Transparency (CESJET) has applauded the Nigerian Army leadership for setting up a mechanism to checkmate human rights abuses by its personnel during enforcement of coronavirus lockdown. In a circular on Thursday, the Army urged Nigerians to report unprofessional conduct of its personnel during the lockdown ordered by President…
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Army routine deployment will boost war against terrorism – Kuanum
Terrence Kuanum, a researcher with renowned internal humanitarian group, Global Amnesty Watch, has applauded the Nigerian Army’s recent redeployment of its senior officers. According to the foremost author and activist, this exercise will positively boost the war against terrorism. In a major shakeup on Tuesday and approved by the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur…
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COVID-19 Lockdown: Nigerians Express Satisfaction, Hails Army’s Conduct
By Bunmi Olasanmi In the wake of the breakout of the Coronavirus pandemic ( COVID-19) globally, the federal government of Nigeria has initiated measures towards the containment of the further spread of the virus. President Muhammdu Buhari consequently imposed a 14-day lockdown in the federal capital territory-Abuja, Lagos and Ogun states. A section of the…
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War against terrorism: Group chides unpatriotic media platforms over attempts to undermine military
The North East Peace Agenda (NEPA) has lamented the worrisome attacks targeted at the Nigerian military by some media outfits despite the troops’ patriotism and sacrifices to rid the nation of terrorists and other criminal elements. The group said this unnecessary assault does not bode well for the restoration of peace and security that these…
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Army Routine Deployment: A Note for Wailers & Hailers
By Charles Ibekwe On Tuesday, the Nigerian Army redeployed some top generals and senior officers in a move meant to reinvigorate and enhance synergy as a tradition in its operations. Among those redeployed is the theatre Commander of Operation Lafiya Dole, Major General Olusegun Adeniyi who until his redeployment was in charge of leading the…
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COVID-19 Lockdown: Army gives condition for mounting roadblocks in Lagos, Ogun States
There will be no military roadblocks in the cities or highways within Lagos and Ogun States except when it is absolutely necessary, the Nigerian Army said on Tuesday. General Officer Commanding (GOC) 81 Division Maj.-Gen. Olu Irefin, told our correspondent that the Army was on standby at the barracks and would only come out when…
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Army redeploys Gen Adeniyi, 21 others one week after complaining of insufficient weapons to combat terrorists
The Nigerian Army Tuesday redeployed with effect from April 1, 22 generals including the Theatre Commander, Operation LAFIYA DOLE Maj.-Gen. Olusegun Adeniyi to rekindle spirit of professionalism in the service. The redeployment of Adeniyi as a Senior Research Fellow, Nigerian Army Resource Centre (NARC) Abuja, has however been seen as a punishment from the army…
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Why I will be a patriot, not a terrorist! Rendition of a poem!
By Best Agbese The COAS, Lt. Gen. TY Buratai is a bundle of talents. A famed soldier, he is also a consummate and prolific poet. General Buratai selects his poetic themes carefully and dwells on very touchy contemporary issues. He infuses into his poetry very powerful emotions while crafting his thoughts. In a poetic piece…
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Ex-serviceman writes PMB over dangerous implication of armed forces commission
An ex-serviceman, Major Atawodi Achile (retd), has alerted President Muhammadu Buhari over the implication of the proposed Armed Forces Bill by the Senate if passed into law. The erstwhile military officer made this known in an open letter to President Buhari, where he described sponsors of the bill as forces after the soul of Nigeria.…