Tag: military
Improved military, civilian relationship called for in South-East
An Enugu-based group, South East Human Rights Situation Room, has called for improved relationship between civilians and the military in…
Military rescues 2 soldiers, 4 civilians kidnapped in Niger Delta
The joint military force deployed to the Niger Delta on Friday said it freed two of its soldiers and four…
Osinbajo: Military Must Defeat Ideologies That Promote Mindless Killings
Nigeria’s Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, has urged military officers to support the Federal Government’s effort in the war against…
Ohaneze Ndigbo’s Call For Withdrawal Of Military From Southeast An Affront on Nigerian Sovereignty
It's a known fact that the role of elders in ensuring social stability cannot be over-emphasized because like our people…
Military Confirms Death Of Soldier, Civilian By Militants
The Joint Military Force deployed to the Niger Delta, has confirmed the death of two personnel, a soldier and a…
FG Assures UN Of Safeguarding Diplomatic Status
The Federal Government on Sunday assured the UN of its commitment to respect and safeguard diplomatic status of the organisation’s…
Trump Declares Ban On Transgender People In Military
Transgender individuals will not be allowed to serve in the U.S. military “in any capacity,” President Donald Trump said on…
We’re making progress in fight against Boko Haram Terrorists – Military
The Nigerian Army says it is making more progress in the fight against terrorism as the Boko Haram terrorist group…
Breaking: We’ll resist coup plotters – Tinubu
National leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu says the nation will never allow the military to…
‘Surrender or be killed’ – Coalition tells ISIS
The Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve says that terrorists of Islamic State around Raqqa, Syria and Mosul, Iraq…
El-Rufai decries destruction of structures
Gov Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State has decried the destruction of the foundation laying structure of the proposed Nigerian Army…
Military repels terrorists, kills 10, loses 3
The Nigerian Military says it has successfully repelled an attack by the Boko Haram terrorists at Kangarwa in Kukawa Local…
Lalong salutes military
Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau has lauded the commitment of the Nigerian military in defending, uniting and ensuring peace in…
Igbonla kidnap: Military taskforce launches manhunt for kidnappers
A joint military taskforce comprising the police, air force, navy and the army have been drafted to Epe to begin…
Poll: Trump leads Clinton among military and veteran voters
Donald Trump leads Hillary Clinton by 19 points — 55 percent to 36 percent — among voters who are currently…
Militants: Military, police beef up security in and around Badagry
Security has been intensified in Badagry area of Lagos State over reports that militants had fled to the area. This…
Military arrests 19 Niger Delta Avengers, foils attack on Agip pipeline
The Joint Military Force deployed to protect oil installations in the Niger Delta, Operation Pulo Shield, on Friday said it…
No retreat no surrender in Sambisa Forest-Military
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Gabriel Olonisakin, on Wednesday reaffirmed that the military would intensify its offensive in the…
Military to reassess performance of troops in northeast – Buratai
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen. Tukur Buratai, says the military hierarchy will review the entire counter-insurgency operations in order…
Military to wipe out Boko Haram remnants soon – Olonisakin
General Abayomi Olonisakin, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) said on Monday that the military will wipe out the remnants…
Military rescues kidnapped soldier, arrests sea pirates, doctor
Jethro Ibileke/Niger Delta Operatives of the Sector 2 of the military task force operating in the Niger Delta, code-named “Operation…
Rivers Rerun: Restraining military presence attracts condemnation
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Condemnation has trailed the decision of Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt to restrain the…
Benin Republic to deploy 150 military troops to MNJTF
The Benin Republic has announced its readiness to deploy 150 military troops to the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), a…
Military, Police collaborate on security in Lagos
Cyriacus Izuekwe The Nigerian military and the Lagos State Police Command have reiterated their commitment and readiness to partner in…
Military arrests two suspects for sneaking into IDPs’ camp
Nigerian military authorities said on Sunday that two suspects, who smuggled themselves among the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) brought from…
Lai Mohammed rallies support for military against Boko Haram
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has again called on Nigerians to give total support to the…
Shettima commends military’s counter-insurgency operations
Governor Kashim Shettima of Borno has commended the military for their sacrifice in restoring peace in the North-East. Shettima stated…
Military is winning war against Boko Haram – GOC
The Military says it is winning the war against terrorism in spite of some challenges the Brig. Gen. Victor Ezugwu,…
Senate urges Military to beef up security in IDPs camps
Senate President Bukola Saraki, on Thursday urged the Military to beef up security in the Internally displaced Persons(IDPs) camps in…
Ministries, agencies, military yet to pay N45b electricity bill
Funsho Balogun As at the end of 2015, government Ministries, Departments and Agencies, MDAs as well as military establishments were…