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Reminiscing On General TY Buratai’s Patriotism

Ihesiulo Grace 29 August 2023 0

As said by George Washington, “A great general is not just a warrior, but a strategist, diplomat, and inspiration to his troops”. This and many more has General Tukur Yusufu Buratai shown to Nigerians, and the world at large. TY Buratai is a distinguished Nigerian military leader,

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Buratai clears air over Arms Fund

Ihesiulo Grace 14 March 2021 0

Tukur Buratai, former Chief of Army Staff has denied diverting funds meant for procurement of arms while in office. The National Security Adviser, NSA, Babagana Monguno, had said the newly appointed Service Chiefs did not meet the funds approved for the procurement of arms upon their resumption of office. However, Monguno countered the report, saying […]

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Nigerian army sued over illegal arrest of lance corporal Idakpini and wife

Ihesiulo Grace 30 June 2020 0

Lance Corporal Martins Idakpini and his wife Mrs. Victoria Idakpini have sued the Nigerian Army over illegal arrest. Mrs. Idakpini was arrested last week barely days after her husband, Lance Corporal Idakpini in a video the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.Gen Tukur Buratai; and the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Gabriel Olonisakin, traitors and asked […]

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Nigerian Army reacts to soldiers outburst after Boko Haram ambush

Ihesiulo Grace 21 May 2020 0

The Armed Forces of Nigeria has reacted to the viral video of some soldiers who were ambushed by Boko Haram raining curses on Chief of Army Staff Buratai. According to the Armed Forces of Nigeria, the soldiers outbursts were due to mental snap/distress occasioned by fog of war and it is the kind of outburst […]

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Buratai inaugurates 195 units of accommodation for troops

Ihesiulo Grace 21 May 2020 0

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai on Wednesday, inaugurated 195 tastefully furnished family units accommodation for troops in Kaduna. Out of the 195 buildings, 180 are one-bedroom flats for corporals and below, while 15 two-bedroom flats were for senior non commissioned officers. Buratai was represented at the inauguration of the remodeled […]

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Buhari condoles with Chief of Army Staff, Buratai, over mother’s death

Ihesiulo Grace 6 May 2020 0

Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday had a telephone conversation with the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Yusuf Buratai, commiserating with him over the passing of his mother, Hajiya Hauwa Yusuf Buratai. Malam Garba Shehu, the President’s spokesman in a statement in Abuja on Wednesday, quoted the President to have condoled with all members […]

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Buratai charges troops on final onslaught on Boko Haram/ISWAP

Ihesiulo Grace 17 April 2020 0

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has charged the troops of Operation Lafiya Dole (OPLD) to go all out on final showdown with the Boko Haram and Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists from the country. Buratai gave the charge in his message to the officers and men of OPLD on […]

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Insurgency: Army Chief, Buratai relocates to North East

Ihesiulo Grace 11 April 2020 0

Abuja – The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has relocated to the North East to oversee and direct the overall operation in the theatre and other army operations across the country. The Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Sagir Musa, disclosed this in a statement on Friday. He said that Buratai disclosed this […]

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Why I will be a patriot, not a terrorist! Rendition of a poem!

Ihesiulo Grace 11 March 2020 0

The COAS, Lt. Gen. TY Buratai is a bundle of talents. A famed soldier, he is also a consummate and prolific poet. General Buratai selects his poetic themes carefully and dwells on very touchy contemporary issues. He infuses into his poetry very powerful emotions while crafting his thoughts. In a poetic piece titled; “Are You […]

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Buratai expresses confidence in troops ability to end insurgency

Ihesiulo Grace 21 February 2020 0

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has commended troops of Operation Lafiya Dole (OPLD) for their recent feat in the ongoing counter insurgency operations in the north east. Buratai also expressed confidence in the ability of the theatre commander, sector commanders and commanding officers as well as the troops to end the war. […]

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Insurgency: Buratai promotes 3 soldiers for outstanding performance

Ihesiulo Grace 16 February 2020 0

Biu (Borno) – Three soldiers of Operation Lafiya Dole (OPLD) have been rewarded with special promotion to the next rank for their outstanding performance in the ongoing war against insurgency in the North East. The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, decorated the soldiers during a visit to their camp on Sunday as part […]

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Buratai, strategic military leader – Uzodinma

Ihesiulo Grace 15 February 2020 0

Abuja – Gov. Hope Uzodinma of Imo State has described the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, as a strategic military leader who is committed to defending the territorial integrity of his country. This was contained in a statement issued by the acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Sagir Musa, on Friday in Abuja. […]

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Buratai inaugurates science faculty complex for Nigerian Army University

Ihesiulo Grace 4 January 2020 0

Biu (Borno) – The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, on Friday inaugurated an ultra-modern building complex for the Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences for the Nigerian Army University, Biu, Borno State. The university, which was established in 2017, commenced academic activities in 2018 with about 1,000 students into different courses of study. […]

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Buratai visits troops in Gwoza

Ihesiulo Grace 2 January 2020 0

Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai climbing Alimankara hill in Gwoza LGA of Borno State Gwoza (Borno) – The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has visited the Police Training College at Limankara-Gwoza and climbed the hills as part of operational visit to North East. The college is one of the critical security […]

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Buratai to Troops: Your welfare will be improved in 2020, so put in your best

Ihesiulo Grace 1 January 2020 0

Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has assured Nigerian Army troops of Operation Lafiya Dole (OPLD) of improved welfare package in 2020. Buratai gave the assurance while addressing the troops during an operational visit to Pulka in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno on Tuesday. He said the government had assured the army of its commitment […]

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Nigerian army’s MRAP production reaches 80% completion – Buratai

Ihesiulo Grace 6 November 2019 0

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, says production of the first set of Mines Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles by the Nigerian Army Command Engineering Depot in Kaduna has reached 80 per cent completion. Buratai disclosed this during the inspection of work at the depot in Rigachikun, Kaduna State on Monday. Attack on […]

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Buratai flags off exercise Ayem Akpatuma II in Taraba

Ihesiulo Grace 3 November 2019 0

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has flagged off Exercise AYEM AKPATUMA II in Takum, Taraba with a charge on troops to consolidate on the gains recorded during the first exercise in the state. This is contained in a statement by Maj. Ikechukwu Eze, the Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations, on Sunday […]

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Army adopts spiritual warfare to counter insurgents’ propaganda – Buratai

Ihesiulo Grace 23 October 2019 0

Sokoto – The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, says the Army has engaged in spiritual warfare to counter Boko Haram propaganda. Buratai, represented by Brig.-Gen. Timothy Olowomeye, the Director Civil Military Affairs, stated this at the 2019 Chaplains annual Training Conference and Retreat on Tuesday in Sokoto. ” We were involved […]

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My call to soldiers is to remain loyal, Buratai urges troops

Ihesiulo Grace 19 October 2019 0

Kaduna – The Chief of Army Staff ,Lt.-Gen Tukur Buratai, has urged troops on the frontline to sustain offensive against insurgents and other criminal elements in the country. Buratai gave the advice during operational visit to 44 Army Reference Hospital and the Command Engineering Depot in Kaduna on Friday. FCT police parade 49 suspects over […]

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Insurgency: Buratai commends NGO for providing support for families of fallen soldiers

Ihesiulo Grace 17 October 2019 0

Abuja – The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has commended the management of the Care for Heroes Initiative, a non-governmental organisation (NGO), for providing support for widows and children of the fallen soldiers. Buratai, who was represented by the Chief of Policy and Plans, Lt.-Gen. Lamidi Adeosun, gave the commendation when the management […]