Tag: Military
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Recent victories of Nigerian army over Boko Haram product of Buratai’s strategic planning – Cpt. Adeleke
A former military officer and historian, Capain AI Adeleke (rtd) has said the current victories of the Nigerian Army over Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists are products of deep strategic thinking on the part of the Nigerian military top brass. Adeleke, who spoke with our correspondent in an interview in Lagos, said it is part…
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Boko Haram 134: Our military have lightened our spirits in spite of Covid-19 – African women network
The Africa Women Arise for Change Network (AWACN) has hailed the Nigerian military’s final clearance operation against Boko Haram terrorists as the sole bright spot in an utterly gloomy COVID-19 season. AWACN, in a statement on Wednesday, said the troops of Operation Lafiya Dole have gladdened the hearts of African women with its recent onslaught…
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The Nigerian Military vs our enemies of progress
By Solomon Oseke These are indeed interesting times in Nigeria where the media has elected to be on the other side of the divide, churning out divisive news items that serve the country no good, all in return for a plate of porridge. It is also a sad epoch in our existence as a people…
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Stay away from military, Congress warns ethnic bigots
….Lauds COAS, Buratai’s patriotism The Progressive Yoruba Youth Congress (PYYC) has warned ethnic bigots to steer clear of the military and avoid politicizing its internal administrative matters. PYYC’s caution trails the manner the recent reshuffling of senior officers was interpreted in some quarters despite being an obvious routine exercise. In a statement signed by president,…
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Nigerian Military confirms index case of Coronavirus
The Nigerian Military on Monday, confirmed that an unnamed military officer, who recently returned from a foreign assignment, has tested positive, becoming the index case for the Armed Forces. The Officer according to him has been admitted at the Gwagwalada Specialist Hospital, Abuja. Confirming this on Monday, Coordinator of the Defence Media Operations, Major-General John…
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Covid-19: Lagos to flood streets with military, police from tomorrow to keep nonessential people off streets
Following a virtual meeting held between Lagos State Government, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Nigeria Employers Consultative Assembly (NECA) on Wednesday, a resolution to engage the Nigeria Army and police was reached to ensure compliance of a partial lockdown in Lagos. According to reports, the said meeting held in Lagos between 11am – 1.00pm , 25th March…
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Fajuyigbe: Fajuyi in history & as history (2) – Hope Eghagha
By Hope O’Rukevbe Eghagha No doubt, Fajuyi’s place in authentic history is assured. He is elevated to the pantheon of men who have stood for principle and will never be forgotten any time events of 1966 are recalled. He has become a historical figure too. And in very positive terms. He represents an iconic age…
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Insecurity: Military reacts to accusation of recruiting repentant Boko Haram members
No de-radicalised Boko Haram member has been enlisted into the military, the Coordinator, Operation Safe Corridor (OPSC), Maj.-Gen Bamidele Shafa, has said. Maj.-Gen. Shafa made the clarification on Thursday in Abuja during a chat with reporters after a visit to the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development. He said that the military…
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Security Meeting: No discussion on fate of Service Chiefs – NSA, Monguno
The National Security Adviser (NSA), retired Maj.-Gen. Babagana Monguno, has dismissed speculation in some quarters that Thursday’s meeting of the National Security Council discussed the fate of the country’s service chiefs. President Muhammadu Buhari had on Thursday presided over the 2020 maiden meeting of the National Security Council with Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, Secretary to the…
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Forget alternate security plans, Military tells governors after meeting Buhari
The military high command seems to have sealed the fate of state governments seeking to establish their own security outfit, with an admonition to such states on Friday to forget their move. The service chiefs, rising from a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja, advised all Nigerians and other “stakeholders, local and state governments,…