Tag: military
France, China pledge military, economic cooperation with Nigeria
The French and Chinese governments on Friday pledged to extend the level of military and economic cooperation they have with…
US to trace Nigeria’s stolen assets, boost military
WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – The United States will offer to help Nigeria’s new leader track down billions of dollars in stolen…
Abdulsalami canvasses civil support for military
Former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, on Tuesday in Abuja said the military needed the support of the populace…
Withdrawal of military: I-G assures adequate security
The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Solomon Arase, on Tuesday re-assured Nigerians of adequate security after road blocks mounted by the…
“Power is transient, Justice Eternal”: Why Nigeria needs to address impunity
By Netsanet Belay Observing the public debate following the publication of Amnesty International’s recent report on war crimes committed by…
Buhari must prosecute crimes by Boko Haram, military – UN
GENEVA, (Reuters) – The United Nations’ top human rights official called on Nigeria’s new President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday to…
Kukah commends military for sustaining democracy
Catholic Bishop of Sokoto, Rev. Mathew Kukah, has commended the military for allowing the nation’s democracy to go grow. He…
Militiamen rape 127 women in east Congo town
Medical Charity Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) confirmed on Friday in Kinshasa that armed men raped 127 women earlier this month,…
List: Nigeria presidents and military rulers since independence
Nigeria elects a new president on Saturday. Here is a list of former heads of state and military rulers since…
FG reiterates support for military to win war against terrorism
President Goodluck Jonathan on Saturday in Abuja, reiterated Federal Government’s commitment to support Nigerian troops to win the war against…
Say You Are Not One of Them
I would like to begin this piece with an apology. Revd. Fr. Uwem Akpan, S.J., I am yet to read your…
Military’s gains against Boko Haram excites group
A civil society organisation, Citizens Advocacy for Social and Economic Rights (CASER), has applauded the recent gains recorded by the…
Chief of Naval Staff calls for cordial civilian-military relations
The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice-Admiral Usman Jibrin, on Friday called on officers and ratings to maintain a cordial civilian-military…
Boko Haram: US military promises intel, equipment
The United States military will provide communications equipment and intelligence to help African nations in the fight against Nigerian Islamist…
APC welcomes military commitment to neutrality in 2015 polls
The All Progressive Congress, APC Presidential Campaign Organization (APCPCO), has said it welcomes the reassurance of the Nigerian armed forces…