Tag: Military
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Kano in panic mode as military bomb explodes killing five, injures 15
There is confusion in Kano community on Saturday morning following a deadly explosion believed to have been caused by a military-grade mortar bomb. At least five people have been confirmed dead, while 15 others sustained varying degrees of injuries. The blast, which occurred in the early hours, triggered immediate response from security agencies and emergency…
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Benue killings: DHQ opens up on internal sabotage claims
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed the allegation suggesting that internal sabotage within the Nigerian military contributed to the tragic events in Yelwata, Benue.
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Military confirms fresh developments in ongoing fight against terrorism
The Nigerian Security forces are reporting fresh developments in the ongoing fight against terrorism in the country’s North East region. Military authorities warn that terrorist groups, now receiving support from foreign mercenaries, are stepping up their tactics. The use of more sophisticated improvised explosive devices and lethal traps has resulted in increased troop casualties and…
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No place for military incursion in Nigeria – Gowon
A former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon, on Wednesday said that in spite of the imperfections in democracy, the era of military rule must remain behind Nigeria. Gowon stated this in Abuja at the unveiling of a book titled “Military Factor in Nigerian History, 1960-2018” by
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Russia prepared to provide military assistance to Nigeria – DHQ
The Minister of Defence of the Russian Federation, Andrey Belousov, has expressed the preparedness of Russia to provide the necessary military assistance to the Armed Forces of Nigeria. Belousov gave the assurance when the Chief of Defence Staff of
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How the military taught Nigerians the art of looting – By Owei Lakemfa
It will be fallacious to say the military taught Nigerians how to steal. In truth, stealing maybe as old as humanity itself. In fact, stealing is so old that it features in the Ten Commandments God reportedly gave humanity: ‘Thou Shall Not Steal’.
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Exercise gone awry as six soldiers die during military pass-out parade
Six of the twelve personnel on board a Sri Lanka Air Force helicopter have been confirmed dead after the aircraft crashed into the Maduru Oya reservoir during a training exercise in central Sri Lanka. The Bell 212 helicopter was carrying out a grappling drill connected to a passing-out parade when the incident occurred. All twelve…
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Oromoni pledges support for youth enlistment into military
The Executive Chairman of Warri South West Local Government Council, Hon. Sylvester Oromoni, has reaffirmed his commitment to promoting youth enlistment into the Nigerian military, describing it as a strategic move to combat unemployment and instill discipline in the nation’s younger generation. Speaking when he hosted the Delta State Government’s Committee on Military and Paramilitary…
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Military recovers aircraft engines from crash sites, eliminates 88 terrorists
The Defence Headquarters says troops have recovered two calibrated aircraft engines from a longtime unidentified aircraft crash site in the North East.
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Military eliminates 358 terrorists, nabs 431 others in January
The Defence Headquarters says troops have eliminated no fewer than 358 terrorists, apprehended 431 suspects and rescued 249 kidnapped hostages between Jan. 1 and 31. This is contained in a statement by the Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, on Friday in Abuja.