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Jonathan orders deployment of war planes to Mali

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Armed Forces, Latest Politics Thursday, January 17th, 2013

By Tony Edike ENUGU-Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Alex Barde, said the Nigerian Air Force will commence deployment of Nigeria war planes to check the activities of jihad fighters in Mali on Thursday morning. Barde who paid his maiden visit to Enugu Air Force Unit, Wednesday, said the action was in compliance to President […]

FG to deploy troops to Mali this week –Jonathan

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Armed Forces, General Politics, Top Stories Tuesday, January 15th, 2013

From JULIANA TAIWO-OBALONYE, Abuja President Goodluck Jonathan has disclosed that Nigerian troops will be deployed before next week to Mali to help restore peace to that country. Jonathan disclosed this when he hosted members of the diplomatic corps resident in Nigeria to cocktail yesterday evening. According to him, all hands must be on deck to […]

JTF arrests suspected mastermind of Thisday, Sun Newspapers’ bombings

Posted by admin Armed Forces, Boko Haram, Latest Politics Sunday, January 13th, 2013

By NDAHI MARAMA MAIDUGURI—BARELY 24 hours when a top suspected Boko Haram terrorist was arrested in Abuja at a former National Assembly Lawmaker, the Joint Task Force, JTF, “Operation Restore Order,” said, Sunday, it has also arrested one Mohammed Zangina, a high profile Boko Haram Commander and Shura Committee member who reportedly co-ordinated the bombings […]

Ex-IGP Gambo-Jimeta laments state of military

Posted by admin Armed Forces, Headlines Wednesday, January 9th, 2013

Former Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Alhaji Mohammed Gambo-Jimeta, yesterday reviewed the state of the nation, lamenting that the government must do more for the security forces. Gambo, who was also National Security Adviser (NSA), said Nigeria needs a strong defence system and increase budget allocations to improve the standard of living. He said: “Let’s for […]

Soldier, policeman, 5 others killed in Boko Haram attack

Posted by admin Armed Forces, Boko Haram, Borno, Latest Politics, Nigerian Police, State News Saturday, January 5th, 2013

From TIMOTHY OLA, Maiduguri Seven people including a soldier, a policeman and five others died yesterday in a fresh attack on a military formation in Borno by gunmen suspected to be Boko Haram. According to sources, the gunmen had launched the attack on the 21 Brigade troops’ located at Marte, Marte Local Government Area in […]

Tears, tributes at Azazi’s funeral

Posted by admin Armed Forces, Latest Politics Sunday, December 30th, 2012

The remains of late Gen. Andrew Azazi (retd) in Yenagoa, who died alongside a former Governor of Kaduna State, Mr. Patrick Yakowa and four others in a naval helicopter crash , were buried on Saturday in Bayelsa State. Azazi was buried amidst tears and glowing tributes from family members and sympathisers including President Goodluck Jonathan. […]

How cleric rattled Jonathan, others at Azazi’s burial

Posted by admin Armed Forces, Bayelsa, General Politics, Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Presidency, State News, Top Stories Sunday, December 30th, 2012

DECEMBER 31, 2012 BY MIKE ODIEGWU Bishop of Bomadi Catholic Diocese, Vicarage Hyacinth Egbebor, in his homily on Saturday, blamed the helicopter crash that killed the former National Security Adviser, Andrew Azazi; former Kaduna State Governor Patrick Yakowa, and four others, on corruption. At the state funeral of Azazi in Peace Park, Yenagoa, attended by […]

Army retires generals, others

Posted by admin Armed Forces, Latest Politics Sunday, December 23rd, 2012

Authorities of the Nigerian Army have retired several senior officers of the service. SUNDAY PUNCH’s investigation on Saturday evening showed that the exercise affected mostly generals, colonels and other middle level officers. The retirement came in the wake of the approval of 150 top officers for promotion by the Army Council on Tuesday. The Director […]

Soldiers deployed to Kaduna to prevent riot due to governor’s death

Posted by admin Armed Forces, Headlines, Kaduna, State News Sunday, December 16th, 2012

Soldiers were out on Kaduna streets yesterday to prevent any outbreak of violence, following the death of Governor Yakowa. Army spokesperson in Kaduna, Colonel Sani Usman, confirmed the deployment of troops on the streets of the city, which has witnessed a spate of clashes between Christian and Muslim residents that have left scores of people […]

Yakowa, Azazi: Puzzles in military circles over crash

Posted by admin Armed Forces, Latest Politics Sunday, December 16th, 2012

WHY did the helicopter carrying former Kaduna State Governor Patrick Yakowa and former National Security Adviser Andrew Azazi crash? The question remained unanswered yesterday but in military circles sabotage is seen as one of the “strong possibilities” being considered– according to sources who pleaded not to be named “because of the sensitivity of the matter.” […]