Tag: Military
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Military kills Bello Turji’s son, several other terrorists
The Military High Command has confirmed the killing of the son of Bello Turji, a notorious terrorist leader in a recent clearance operation on his stronghold on Fakai high ground in Zamfara. This is contained in a statement by the Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, on Monday in Abuja.
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What military need to combat banditry, criminality – Matawalle
The Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, has urged for increased collaboration and funding for the defence sector to effectively combat banditry and other forms of criminality across the nation. Matawalle made the appeal during the presentation of the 2025 Budget
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A salute to our military – By Etim Etim
On the occasion of this year’s Armed Forces Remembrances Day (January 15), I send my heartfelt commendation and congratulations to the Chief of Defence Staff; officers and troops of our military for their sacrifices and service to the nation.
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Presidential palace attack: Chad says military foiled armed assault leaving 19 d3ad
An attack on Chad’s presidential palace left 18 assailants dead and six in custody, with one soldier killed and three wounded, state media reported Thursday. No fewer than 19 people have been killed in Chad where security forces said they had prevented an attempt by armed fighters to storm the presidential complex in the capital…
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Bello Turji, “a dead man walking,” says military
The Military High Command has described the notorious bandit and terrorist leader, Bello Turji, is a “dead man walking’.
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Civilians not killed by military strikes — DHQ
The Defence Headquarters says the death of 10 civilians in Gidan Bisa and Gidan Ruutuwa In Silame Local Government Area of Sokoto State, was as a result of secondary explosion and not direct military airstrikes.
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Military tribunal sentences 60 civilians to jail
Pakistan’s controversial military courts sentenced 60 civilians to prison terms in connection with violent protests following the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khanin in 2023, sparking strong international criticism.
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Military deploys troops for Ondo election
The Defence Headquarters says it had deployed troops to provide assistance to the police in ensuring a hitch free off-cycle Ondo Governorship Election slated for November 16.
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The call for military takeover – an indictment on the political class – By Steve Egbo
Last week, the Guardian newspaper published an editorial comment in which the paper marvelled at the situation that has brought Nigeria to the point where citizens openly beg the military to take over the reigns of power. Before this publication, the social media have been awash with such calls, even rallies in some cities nudging…
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IPOB–Military founder, commanders in our custody
Troops of the Nigerian military attached to Operation Udoka in the Southeast zone of the country have reportedly arrested a founding father of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).