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Security Architecture, Armed Forces Under Tinubu More Proactive Now – Coalition

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The Coalition for Truth and Justice (CTJ) has commended the Armed Forces of Nigeria for its proactive, coordinated and strategic approach to tackling insecurity. The Coalition, which made this known in its quarterly appraisal report of security, described the appointment of Gen Christopher Musa

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Armed Forces college offers free medical services, palliative to host communities

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The Armed Forces Command and Staff College (AFCSC) on Thursday offered free medical services and distributed palliative to residents of Bina and Tudun Amada villages in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) report that the intervention was part of the ongoing field training exercise code named ‘Ubia-Isin’, which […]

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Buhari seeks more synergy among armed forces for success in anti-terror battles

Ihesiulo Grace 8 June 2021 0

President Muhammadu Buhari has spoken of the need to create better synergy among the three services of the armed forces for the ongoing war on insecurity to be won. Buhari spoke on Monday when he received the new Chief of Army Staff, Major-General Farouk Yahaya, who was in the Presidential Villa with the Minister of […]

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FCTA to work closely with security agencies to address insecurity – Bello

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Ukpono Ukpong, Abuja The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), has pledged to continue working closely with the Nigerian Armed Forces and all other security agencies to ensure safety of lives and properties in the nation’s capital. This was reiterated by the Minister of the FCT, Malam Muhammad Bello when he received a delegation from the […]

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Ahead of Armed Forces Remembrance Day, Buhari extols fallen heroes’ virtues

Ihesiulo Grace 9 January 2021 0

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Friday said that the contributions of the nation’s fallen heroes will always be remembered for the supreme price they paid to protect the territorial integrity of the country. The President made the remarks at the Special Juma’at Prayer for the 2021 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration at the National Mosque, Abuja. […]

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Armed forces rescued 321 persons from kidnappers, killed 869 criminals in Q3 report

Ihesiulo Grace 2 October 2020 0

The Nigerian Armed Forces report that its troops have killed 869 criminals and rescued 321 kidnap victims, Daily Times gathered. The feat was achieved in various operations carried out by the armed forces within the third quarter of the year (July to September). This information was disclosed through the spokesman of the Armed Forces, Major […]

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Buhari tasks Armed Forces on counter insurgency operations

Ihesiulo Grace 1 May 2020 0

.Extends tenure of NDDC management c’ttee .Approves N6.25bn for COVID-19 support by NDDC President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the nation’s Armed Forces to sustain ongoing counter insurgency operations on the fringes of Lake Chad and the entire North East so that the Boko Haram menace can be totally eliminated. Mr. Femi Adesina, in a statement, […]

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Lawyers draw battle line with Senate over Armed Forces Commission Bill

Ihesiulo Grace 12 March 2020 0

No fewer than 350 lawyers across the country have vowed to resist any attempt by the Senate to pass the proposed Armed Forces Commission Bill into law. Sponsored by the lawmaker representing Abia-South, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, the bill, among others, claims to address the lopsided appointment of heads of security agencies by the president. If […]

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Armed Forces Commission: 200 CSOs unanimously reject bill being considered by Senate as invitation to anarchy

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No fewer than 200 civil society organizations, on Tuesday, unanimously rejected the proposed Armed Forces Commission Bill, describing it as an “invitation to anarchy”. Led by Comrade Ogenyi Okpokwu, the double century CSOs, under the aegis of Parliament Watch, made its stand known at the end of a one-day Town Hall meeting at the Confereence […]

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Don’t succumb to plans to destabilize Nigeria, Diaspora group warns Senate over bill on Armed Forces Commission

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Nigerians in Diaspora Monitoring Group United Kingdom (NDMG-UK) has charged the Senate not to allow itself to be used as an agent to destabilize the country through the proposed Armed Forces Commission Bill. The group of Nigerians in the UK made this known in a communique issued after its meeting in London on Monday, which […]

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Reps pass bill on Armed Forces Support Fund second reading

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The House of Representatives on Thursday passed for second reading a bill for an Act to provide special financing and modern equipment for the armed forces. The bill which seeks to establish a five-year support fund for the armed forces was sponsored by the Chairman, House Committee on Defence, Rep. Babajimi Benson (APC/Lagos) and six […]

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Insecurity: BMO urges military to maintain winning streak

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The Nigeria Armed Forces have been charged not to relent in their recent strategies which have effectively degraded the operational capacity of the Boko Haram insurgents. According to the Buhari Media Organisation, which gave the advice, these strategies have improved and enhanced peace and security in the north-east and Nigeria generally. This was contained in […]

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Archery federation trains over 100 armed forces personnel

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Abuja – The Nigeria Archery Federation in collaboration with the Defence Headquarters has trained more than 100 military officers through a national workshop for beginners and capacity-building for intermediate archers. Mohammed Abdullahi, president of the federation, disclosed this at the closing ceremony of the workshop held at the indoor sports hall of the

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2020 Armed Forces Remembrance Day:: Welfare of armed forces personnel a priority – Osinbajo

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…Says FG will cater for families of fallen heroes Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has assured Nigerians that the Federal Government would continue to recognise the sacrifices of the men and women of the nation’s armed forces. Osinbajo gave the assurance during an interdenominational Church service organised by the Ministry of Defence to commemorate the 2020 […]

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Armed Forces Remembrance Day: We want a united, secured Nigeria – Bishop

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As Nigerians celebrate the 2020 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, the Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, His Lordship, Most Rev. Paulinus Ezeokafor, has called for concerted efforts in ensuring a one united, sustained, secured and indivisible nation. Bishop Ezeokafor, who stated this while delivering a homily during the Concelebrated Eucharistic Holy Mass to mark this

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Nigerian Army crushes Boko Haram in Mallam Fatori

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…Recovers ammunitions The Nigeria’s army on Thursday in what can be best described as the kicking of a dying horse said some marauding Boko Haram criminal elements met their waterloo yesterday, the 13th November 2019 while attempting to infiltrate the location of 64/98 Task Force Battalions and elements of Armed Forces Special Forces Battalion deployed […]

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Arik Air introduces special fare for Armed Forces

Ihesiulo Grace 24 July 2019 0

Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo Arik Air, has introduced a special N20, 000 fare on the economy class for members of the Armed Forces of Nigeria. The N20, 000.00 one-way economy class ticket on any of Arik Air’s domestic routes is applicable to all categories of serving and retired personnel of the Armed Forces of Nigeria. According to […]

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Appreciating the Armed Forces of Nigeria

Ihesiulo Grace 6 February 2019 0

The Armed Forces of Nigeria have fought on land, any form of invasion by terrorists. With no eair and sea, with bravery confronting the enemies in battle. They put themselves in harm’s way to defend our country against criminals whose mission is to destroy everything our nation represents. They have recovered territories captured by insurgents. […]

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‘Nigerian military needs N9bn annually for shoes, boots’

Ihesiulo Grace 7 December 2018 0

The Director-General of Defence Research and Development Bureau, Abuja, Jumo Osahor, says the Armed Forces of Nigeria need about N9 billion to provide military boots annually to meet soldiers’ kitting needs. Osahor, an air vice marshal, stated this on Thursday in a paper he delivered at the Third Annual National Conference organised by the Society […]

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Buhari okays purchase of $1bn military equipment

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President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the purchase of military hardware worth $1billion for the use of the Nigerian Armed Forces. Buhari gave the approval on Wednesday during a meeting with the Minister of Defence, Brig-Gen Mansur Dan-Ali (rtd), and the service chiefs at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Dan-Ali disclosed this development to State House […]