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Buratai donates 1, 000 books, remodel primary school in Kaduna

Ihesiulo Grace 22 November 2019 0

Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai has donated 1, 000 books to pupils of his alma mater, Unguwar Sarki Musulmi LEA Primary School, Kaduna. Buratai, who began his educational pursuit at the school in 1967, has remodelled and furnished the primary school to enhance teaching and learning

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Buratai flags off exercise Ayem Akpatuma II in Taraba

Ihesiulo Grace 3 November 2019 0

Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has flagged off exercise AYEM AKPATUMA II in Takum, Taraba state 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 the acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, Maj. Ikechukwu Eze, on Sunday […]

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Boko Haram: Buratai never sought spiritual backing – civil rights lawyer

Ihesiulo Grace 1 October 2019 0

A civil rights lawyer, Emmanuel Osuagwu Ugochukwu, has dismissed reports by some section of the media which claimed Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt Gen Tukur Buratai called for prayers to end insurgency. An online report had painted a scenario, falsely quoting the COAS as saying “terrorism and terrorist groups could not be eliminated alone […]

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Insurgency: Prove you have better training, tactics than terrorists, Buratai charges Special Forces

Ihesiulo Grace 2 December 2018 0

The Nigerian Army has challenged its Special Forces to prove that they have better training and tactics than terrorists by making the difference and positive impact in the ongoing counter-terrorism operations. The Chief of Army of Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, gave the charge in Maiduguri on Sunday, while addressing the Armed Forces Special Forces and […]

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Boko Haram: Buratai orders troops to take offensive posture

Ihesiulo Grace 1 December 2018 0

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai has charged field commanders to adopt offensive posture and approach in prosecuting the ongoing counter insurgency operations. Buratai gave charge on Friday in Maiduguri at the conclusion of the Fourth Quarter Chief of Army Conference. He said such posture was necessary to instill fear in the terrorists […]

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Plan to end operations in North East, Buratai orders Commanders

Ihesiulo Grace 30 November 2018 0

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, has ordered field and operational commanders to inject new ideas to ensure that the Boko Haram insurgency come to an end next year. He said that a lot of reorganisation and redeployment in the Nigerian Army have been carried out this year in a bid to […]

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Drunk driver hits General Buratai’s car, ADC injured

Ihesiulo Grace 12 November 2018 0

A suspected drunk driver has hit the official car of Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Tukur Buratai. Lucky man, he was not in the car! The Nigerian army reported on its Twitter handle that the accident occurred at Jere town, Kaduna state. It said the car, in a convoy, was on the way […]

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Gen Alkali’s killing: Buratai seeks review of country security architecture

Ihesiulo Grace 6 November 2018 0

The Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, has said that the security architecture of the country must be reviewed to ensure that current killings are stopped. He added that the death of Major General Idris Alkali (rtd), who was killed by yet to be arrested persons in Dura Du community in […]

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Buratai: Redefining The New Spirit of Service to Humanity

Ihesiulo Grace 25 October 2018 0

Lieutenant General Yusuf Tukur Buratai; When I heard he had been made the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of the Nigeria Army I knew we were in for a game changer. He first caught my attention when in May 2015 and upon assumption of office, President Buhari invigorated the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) and […]

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2019: Army constitutes special court martial to try partisan personnel

Ihesiulo Grace 26 September 2018 0

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has announced the constitution of a special court martial to try personnel involved in partisan politics as the country approaches the 2019 general election. Buratai made the announcement on Tuesday, while declaring open the 2nd and 3rd quarter Chief of Army Staff Conference. He enjoined the General […]

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Buratai seeks media support in fight against Boko Haram

Ihesiulo Grace 31 August 2018 0

The Chief Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has solicited the support of the media in the fight against the Boko Haram insurgency and other security challenges confronting the country. Buratai stated this during his interactive session with the media executives in Abuja on Thursday Buratai said the army was continuously making sacrifices to ensure […]

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Army inaugurates cenotaph in memory of fallen heroes in N/ East

Ihesiulo Grace 2 July 2018 0

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen Tukur Buratai has inaugurated a cenotaph at Gudumbali, Guzamala Local Government Area of Borno in memory of troops, who died in the course of battle. Buratai said that the town was one of the strongholds of Boko Haram terrorists in Borno North during the heat of the insurgency. He […]

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Boko Haram: Over 2, 000 IDPS to return home, thank Buhari, Nigeria Army

Ihesiulo Grace 22 June 2018 0

No fewer than 2, 00 persons displaced from north east as result of activities of the Boko Haram insurgents are finally returning to their ancestral homes from Abuja and environs where they have been living for years. The IDPS, who were hitherto house in Kuchigoro camp and other annexes in the nation’s capital on Friday, […]

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Nigeria Army inaugurates e-NAPS for ease in payment of salaries, allowances

Ihesiulo Grace 20 April 2018 0

In furtherance of the commitment of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant-General Tukur Buratai to promote personnel welfare, the 81 Division of the Nigerian Army on Thursday updated and inaugurated the Electronic Nigerian Army Pay System (e-NAPS). Inaugurating the e-NAPS at the 81 Division Army Officers Mess in Victoria Island, Lagos, the COAS noted […]

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Nigerian Army engages in massive infrastructural renovation

Ihesiulo Grace 5 April 2018 0

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai recently commissioned some newly completed projects meant to enhance the professionalism of personnel within the Nigeria Army. One of the commissioned projects was in Bonny Cantonment where the COAS commissioned the remodelled Nigerian Army College of Logistics (NACOL) student’s hostel. The Chief of Army

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BIAFRA: THE PYTHON DANCE III AND OUR SHORTSIGHTEDNESS TO IT’S IMPENDING DANGER

Ihesiulo Grace 10 February 2018 0

At the time when Benue State is burning, with the Fulani people killing Tiv indigenes in their own land, the Nigerian military under the authority of a Fulani President Muhammadu Buhari and a Fulani Chief of Army Staff Lt. General Tukur Buratai have declared they will be sending military personnel to South- South and South- […]

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Buratai Commends soldiers fighting Boko Haram

Ihesiulo Grace 25 December 2017 0

In a Christmas message to troops of the Operation Lafiya Dole fighting insurgency in the Northeast Nigeria, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Gen Tukur Buratai has commended the hard work and sacrifices of the doldiersa Christmas message to the soldiers fighting the Boko Haram insurgents. The army chief asked them to maintain the momentum […]

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Yuletide: FCT security alert advisory, says Buratai

Ihesiulo Grace 20 December 2017 0

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, has again assured diplomatic corps in Nigeria and the entire residents of Nigeria that the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) will be safe during and after the festive period. General Burutai stated this while on a working visit to the Minister of FCT, Mallam Mohammed Musa Bello. […]

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Yuletide: FCT is safe, says Buratai

Ihesiulo Grace 19 December 2017 0

The Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, has again assured diplomatic corps in Nigeria and the entire residents of the country that the Nigeria’s capital city, Abuja, will be safe during and after the festive period. General Burutai, stated this while on a working visit to the Minister of Federal Capital Territory Mallam […]

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Once Upon a Time before Buhari

Ihesiulo Grace 10 November 2017 0

“When it comes to value, no one talks a better game than those in communications. It’s our business, after all. But when it comes to measuring leadership competencies and effectiveness, nothing speaks louder than the bottom line.” Anonymous The above analogy perfectly fits the Nigerian state under the leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari. Quote me […]