Tag: Military
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Israeli military hit top Hamas commanders in 24 hours
The Israeli military has struck 12 houses of senior Hamas commanders in the Gaza Strip over the past 24 hours. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Tuesday. “The IDF has struck 12 houses of senior Hamas commanders in the Gaza Strip in the last 24 hours,’’ the IDF said. The military’s fighter jets hit…
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We’re not in support of military takeover – Afenifere
Pan-Yoruba sociocultural group, Afenifere, has said it is against military takeover of any kind. In a statement, National Publicity Secretary of the group, Comrade Jare Ajayi, described military intervention in government as a curse. He said the recent clamour for change in the country was borne out of frustration over the state of the nation.…
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Military pledges loyalty to President Buhari, warns politicians seeking power outside ballot box
The Defence Headquarters has dissociated self from any anti-democratic utterances and positions as well as pledged loyalty to the President Muhammadu Buhari and the 1999 Constitution as Amended. The Acting Director, Defence Information, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, stated this in a statement on Monday in Abuja. Nwachukwu said the attention of the military high command had…
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Military, politicians made LG administration worse – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo said the rot now experienced in the local government administration in Nigeria started with the military regime and further worsen by politicians. The ex-President stated this on Tuesday when he played host to the new President of the National Union of Local Government Employees, Comrade Akeem Ambali, at his Olusegun Obasanjo…
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Nigerian Military School opens admission for 2021/2022 session
Application for admission into the Nigerian Military School, Zaria has opened for the 2021/2022 academic session. The online application into the Nigerian Military School commenced on the 19th of March and closes on 29th of May 2021. Entrance examination is scheduled to take place on Saturday 5th June 2021 at all the designated examination centers…
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Military deny killing woman during protest in Southern Kaduna
The Special Task Force, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), maintaining peace in Plateau and parts of Kaduna and Bauchi states, has denied killing a woman at Gon Gora, Zango Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Maj. Ibrahim Shittu, Media Officer of the task force, made the denial in a statement on Thursday in Jos. According…
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Nigerian Army issues stern warning to Sunday Igboho for raising ‘false’ alarm
The Nigeria Defence Headquarters has issued a strong warning to Sunday Igboho and other individuals bent on disparaging its reputation to gain political mileage. The Defence Headquarters gave the warning in a statement released on Saturday night while reacting to the report titled “SUNDAY IGBOHO APPREHENDS ALLEGED SOLDIERS, ACCUSES FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SPYING ON HIM.” The…
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Insecurity: Explain how weapons for military, police end up with bandits, Reps query COAS, CBN Governor
Members of the House of Representatives have asked the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Major-General Ibrahim Attahiru, to explain how weapons purchased for the military and police end up in the hands of bandits and miscreants. The House ad-hoc committee on the need to review the purchase, use and control of arms, ammunition and related…
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Order Military to rescue Pastor abducted by Boko Haram, CAN tells Buhari
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to immediately order the military to rescue Pastor Bulud Yakuru from the Boko Haram terrorists before it is too late. Pastor Yakuru of EYN Church of the Brethren was reportedly abducted on December 24, 2020, when the terrorists attacked Pemi Village in Borno State…
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#EndSARS: Lagos Judicial Panel says petitions against Military will hold despite continuous absence
The Lagos State Judicial Panel on Restitution for victims of SARS and other related matters on Saturday said petitions against the Nigerian Army will go on despite their absence yet again. Counsel to some victims of #EndSARS protests, Yinka Olumide-Fusika (SAN) told the panel that he has an application to bring some witnesses to testify…