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Myanmar military, minority armed group agree ceasefire, China says
China’s foreign ministry said on Monday that the Myanmar military and the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) signed a formal agreement for a ceasefire. According to the ministry, the ceasefire began on Saturday, halting fighting near the border of both countries. During a regular news briefing, the ministry spokesperson, Mao Ning, said that the two sides held talks in…
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Biden grants Cyprus access to 3 U.S. military programmes
The outgoing U.S. President, Joe Biden, has signed an order granting the Republic of Cyprus access to three key U.S. military programs, Greek media reported on Thursday. Cyprus has joined the Foreign Military Sales (FMS), Excess Defence Articles (EDA), and Title 10 Security Cooperation programs, the ERTNews broadcaster reported. The move was considered particularly important for Cyprus as it would…
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Armed Forces Remembrance Day: ACCI honours military’s selfless services, dedication
The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) on Wednesday honoured the courage, selfless service, and unwavering dedication of men and women of the military. Dr. Emeka Obegolu, President, ACCI, in his message while commemorating Armed Forces Remembrance Day in Abuja on Wednesday, said that the military had stood as guardians of the nation. “The ACCI joins Nigerians across the…
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2025 Budget: Military expects bountiful harvest from NASS – CDS
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, says the military expects a bountiful harvest as they commence the 2025 budget defence before the National Assembly. Musa said this at the Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day 2025 Regimental and Award Night for Officers of the Armed Forces of Nigeria on Monday in Abuja. He thanked the National Assembly…
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Armed Forces Day: We‘ll give widows, orphans priority—Sani
Gov. Uba Sani has promised that the Kaduna State Government will continue to prioritise the welfare of the widows and orphans of those who sacrificed their lives so that Nigeria can be free and live in peace. The Governor made the commitment at the Interdenominational Church Service to mark the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day at St Andrew Military Church…
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Army charges troops to remain focused, disciplined
Brig.-Gen. Taiye Ahmed, Commander 18 Brigade, on Friday charged troops to remain focused, disciplined, and loyal to constituted authority. He gave the charge when he hosted frontline troops of his brigade to a special new year lunch at the brigade tactical headquarters in Tagina, Rafi Local Government Area, in Niger State. Ahmed encouraged the troops to maintain the spirit of…
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FG tasks military on compliance with financial reforms
The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Finance, Mrs Lydia Jafiya has urged military finance personnel to foster the culture of accountability in management of its finances to align with Federal Government’s financial reforms. Jafiya made the call while delivering a lecture at the Nigerian Air Force Finance Seminar 2024 on Thursday in Abuja. She delivered a lecture titled, “Managing Financial…
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Military utilising non-kinetic capabilities to achieve operational successes – CDS
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, says the Armed Forces of Nigeria have continued to utilise its non-kinetic operations to win the on-going war against insurgency. Musa said this at the opening of the Non-Kinetic Operations Coordination Course (NKOCC-3) organised by the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) and Peace Building Development Consult on Monday…
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Media, a force multiplier in military operations, says VON DG
The Director- General of the Voice of Nigeria (VON), Malam Jibrin Ndace, has urged the Nigerian military to see the media as a force multiplier and partner in its operations . Ndace this known on Saturday while speaking as a Guest lecturer at the Naval War College in Calabar. He spoke on the topic, “Strenthening military – media collaboration: a…
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Military neutralises 1,166 terrorists, apprehends 1,096 suspects –DHQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says troops eliminated 1,166 terrorists and apprehended 1,096 suspects in 29 days across the country. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, made this known while briefing newsmen on the operations of the armed forces on Thursday in Abuja. Buba said the troops also rescued 721 kidnapped hostages. He said the troops also recovered…
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Jonathan hails increased enlistment of female combatants into military
Former First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, has commended the Armed Forces of Nigeria for increased enlistment of female combatants into the military. Jonathan gave the commendation at the 2024 Annual Defence Headquarters Gender Conference on Thursday ,in Abuja. Jonathan was at the conference as Chief Launcher of the Armed Forces Gender Magazine . She said the theme of the conference,…
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Military will continue to defend democracy – CDS
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has reiterated the readiness of the Armed Forces of Nigeria to continue to defend the nation’s democracy. Musa gave the assurance on Tuesday when the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, paid a courtesy visit to the Defence Headquarters in Abuja. He expressed appreciation to…
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Killings: Niger Govt. solicits military deployment to communities
The Niger state government has appealed to the Nigeria army to redeploy its troops to communities prone to terrorists attacks in the state. Mr Yakubu Garba, Acting Governor of the state, made the appeal in an interview with newsmen after the 3-days Fidda’u prayer for 13 people killed by bandits in Shiroro. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that…
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FG is committed to welfare of military officers, says Akpabio
Senate President Goodwill Akpabio, has reiterated the commitment of the Federal Government to the welfare of military officers. Akpabio gave the assurances when he inaugurated the remodeled Officers’ Mess of the National Defence College (NDC), in commemoration of the graduation of the college’s Course 32, on Wednesday in Abuja. He said the government, under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu,…
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Cleric tasks military officers on dedication, sacrifice
The Chief Imam, National Defence College (NDC), Squadron Leader Abdulhakeem Hanafi, has urged participants of NDC Course 32 to embody the spirit of dedication and sacrifice in discharging their constitutional duties. Hanafi made the call during a Special Jumu’ah Prayer as part of activities to commemorate the graduation of Course 32 participants on Friday in Abuja. He said his sermon…
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NASENI partners defence ministry for military hardware production
The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Defence for the production of military hardware through indigenous innovation and technology. Mr Olusegun Ayeoyenikan, NASENI’s Director of Information said this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. Ayeoyenikan stated that the MoU which was signed on Wednesday would redefine…
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Chinese envoy urges U.S. Israel to stop military operations in Gaza
Chinese envoy on Tuesday urged the U.S. to intervene in Israel’s military operations in Gaza as soon as possible and to stop killing civilians. China’s Permanent Representative to UN, Fu Cong has strongly condemned Israel’s attack on the Al-Taba’een school in Gaza City over the weekend which killed more than 100 Palestinians. In his remarks at the UN Security Council…
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