Tag: Military
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We are prepared to reinstate the democratic order in Niger- ECOWAS defence chiefs
Troops of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has stated its readiness to participate in a standby force that is preparing to intervene in the Republic of Niger.
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Military neutralise 28 terrorists, apprehend 113 others, rescue 82 hostages – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters says the troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria had in the last two weeks neutralised 28 terrorists, apprehended 113 and rescued 82 victims in various operations across the country.
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Niger coup: ECOWAS Parliament divided over military intervention as option
The ECOWAS Parliament was on Saturday divided over taking military action as an option aimed at tackling the political situation in Niger Republic and restoring civil rule there. Some members made called for actions that would nip in the bud
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SAD! Ex-Kwara State MILAD, Latinwo, is dead
Ex-Military Governor of Kwara State, Group Captain Salaudeen Adebola Latinwo (retd), is dead. He reportedly died at the age of 80 in the early hours of Saturday, August 12 in the United Kingdom (UK) after a protracted illness. Latinwo, a retired Group Captain in the Nigerian Air Force, who was born on 12th July 1943,…
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Military better under democracy – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says the call for the military to interfere in the nation’s democracy is highly unpatriotic and wicked.
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Coup: Ohanaeze cautions FG over military operations in Niger Republic
Apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo worldwide, has cautioned the federal government for the proposed plans to deployed the Nigerian military to Niger Republic.
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Tension doused as Senate reject military action against Niger
The Senate has rejected an option of military operations in Nigeria’s neighbouring Niger Republic, however, calling on the ECOWAS Parliament and other leaders to condemn the coup d’etat in the country. According to the Nigerian Senate, the Niger political
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Military has given terrorists, bandits bloody nose – Intelligence chief
The Chief of Defence Intelligence (CDI) Maj.-Gen. Emmanuel Undiandeye, says the Armed Forces of Nigeria has given terrorists, bandits and other agents of destabilisation a bloody nose in various offensive operations. Undiandeye said this at the Accreditation of 10 Allied Defence Attaches and Advisers
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Russia-Ukraine conflict: US to send up to $400m in military aid to Ukraine
Biden administration is sending up to $400 million in additional military aid to Ukraine, including a variety of munitions for advanced air defense systems and a number of small, surveillance Hornet drones, US officials said Monday, as attacks in the war escalated to include strikes in Moscow and Crimea.
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I’m leaving military bigger, stronger, more capable – Irabor
The immediate past Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Lucky Irabor, has said that he left the Nigeria Armed Forces bigger, stronger and more capable to deliver on its constitutional mandate. Irabor stated this in his valedictory speech during the pulling out parade organised in his honour on Friday in Abuja.