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Defence
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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DICON has boosted military strength — Matawalle
Minister of State for Defence Bello Matawalle says the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON), since inception, has been providing the armed forces with essential equipment to stimulate military capabilities. Matawalle said this in his opening remarks at the DICON 60th anniversary and maiden Africa Defence Industries Conference in Abuja on Wednesday. He said that DICON Strategy Map 2030 outlined…
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Military neutralises 108 terrorists, rescues 214 hostages in 1 week – DHQ
The Nigerian military in the last one week eliminated 108 terrorists amd rescued 214 kidnapped hostages across the country. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, made this known in a statement on Friday in Abuja. Buba said troops also apprehended 204 suspected terrorists and other criminal elements, recovered 66 assorted weapons and 4,087 assorted ammunition, comprising one dushka,…
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Military rejigs operations against crude oil theft – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters says it is rejigging on-going operations to combat crude oil theft in the Niger Delta region through comprehensive approach. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, stated this on Friday in Abuja, while giving an update on the operations of the military across the country. Buba said the redesigned strategy aims to curb the menace…
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Insecurity : Okupe backs state police,canvasses zonal military
Former Director-General of the Labour Party (LP) Presidential Campaign, Dr Doyin Okupe, says the creation of state police will help address the security challenges facing the country. Okupe, gave the view in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) on Sunday in Lagos. He was reacting to calls by some stakeholders for the adoption of state police, to address…
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War College participants tour deepens understanding of military dynamics – NAF
The Nigeria Air Force (NAF) has said that the international study tour to Turkiye and Morocco by participants of the Air Force War College (AFWC) would deepen understanding of global geopolitics and military-industrial dynamics. This is contained in a statement by the Director, Public Relations and Information of the Service, AVM Edward Gabkwet, on Tuesday in Abuja. Gabkwet said the…
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Police, military foil bank robbery attempt in FCT
The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in a combined operation with the Nigerian Military has foiled a bank robbery attempt in Abaji Area Council of the FCT. The Police Public Relations Officer in the FCT, SP Josephine Adeh said this in a statement on Friday in Abuja. She said the Commissioner of Police in charge of the…
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