Tag: Insurgency
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NAF to acquire more attack jets, helicopters
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced plans to acquire 24 M-346 Fighter Ground Attack jets and 10 AW-109 Trekker Helicopters to boost its air capabilities in the fight against insurgency.
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End of insurgency in sight – Gov Buni
Gov. Mai Mala Buni of Yobe, has said that the careful selection of new security chiefs by President Bola Tinubu would get Nigeria closer to the end of security challenges.
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How Shettima’s emergence as VP will affect my administration – Zulum
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno says the emergence of Alhaji Kashim Shettima as incoming vice-president would help to reduce his administration’s burden as Borno recovers from insurgency. Zulum made the declaration in Maiduguri on Friday at a Sallah luncheon
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Buhari’s administration has subdued Boko Haram insurgency – Buratai
The former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai (retd) has claimed that the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari has subdued Boko Haram insurgency and terrorist acts. Buratai made the claim in an interview with newsmen in Abuja
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How I confronted insurgency as COAS – Buratai
Former Chief of Army Staff, retired Lt.-Gen Tukur Buratai, says winning hearts and minds of the North East populace was a major step taken by the Army that turned the tables against insurgents during his time.
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President Buhari tasks Nigerians on patriotism to end insurgency
President Muhammadu Buhari has urged Nigerians to demonstrate high sense of patriotism to sustain the gains recorded in the war against insurgency. Buhari made the call when he paid homage to the Emir of Damaturu, Alhaji Hashimi El-Kenemi II, on Monday in Damaturu. He enjoined the citizens to develop strong confidence in the country and…
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Victims of insurgency in Borno demand reparation
A survey conducted in Borno on transitional justice for victims of insurgency said most Boko Haram victims are demanding for reparation and apology.
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MNJTF honours troops with medals for gallantry in Lake Chad
The Multinational Joint Taskforce (MNJTF) has honoured 6,000 troops with medals for gallantry in the fight against insurgency. Newsmen reports the MNJTF are drawn from Nigeria, Tchad, Cameroon and Niger. NA reports that the medal ceremony was held at the headquarters complex of the MNJTF in N’djamena, Chad.
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Children orphaned by insurgency are mine – Sultan
Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, the Sultan of Sokoto and President-General, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), has declared that the orphans of insurgency are his children.
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Insurgency: Nigeria, Egypt move to strengthen military cooperation
Egypt-Nigeria Joint Military Cooperation Committee on Monday visited the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor, in Abuja, to strengthen existing military cooperation between the two countries.