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Army donates anti-bombing devices to churches, mosques (How many mosques have been bombed?)

Posted by admin Armed Forces, Headlines Friday, July 27th, 2012

THE Nigerian Army, on Thursday, in Abuja, donated vehicle-stoppers to churches and mosques as part of measures to protect places of worship against terrorist attacks. Major-General Bitus Kwaji, Army Chief of Civil Military Affairs, while handing over the devices to some leaders of churches and mosques, said that the gesture was part of the army’s […]

Military constitution, cause of Nigeria’s problems – Afe Babalola

Posted by admin Armed Forces, Latest Politics Monday, July 16th, 2012

PRESIDENT and chairman of the governing council of Chartered Institute of Arbitrators of Nigeria, Chief Afe Babalola, has traced the myriad of problems facing Nigeria to what he described as the military constitution currently operating in the country. Afe Babalola said this while speaking at the annual presidential dinner and presentation of awards and certificates […]

Overcoming Security Challenge for Nigerian military – By Muhammad Ajah

Posted by admin Armed Forces, Articles, Columnists, muhammad Ajah, NNP Columnists Wednesday, July 4th, 2012

By Muhammad Ajah | Abuja, Nigeria | July 4, 2012 – Whatever happens in Nigeria, the military should NEVER allow religious sentiments or extremism to infiltrate the barracks. Soldiers and security personnel are such as physical security from God for mankind on earth. That is why they should never allow religion to play a decisive […]

Nigeria’ll never break up-Ihejirika (That’s what they said about Sudan)

Posted by admin Armed Forces, Latest Politics Wednesday, July 4th, 2012

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant-General Azubuike Ihejirika, on Tuesday in Jaji, Kaduna State, said that Nigerians should forget about any talk that the country would break up as the army would continue to fight to keep it together. Ihejirika said this at the parley with retired officers and reunion of Army Infantry Corps as […]

Hand over French ship to EFCC, Reps tell Navy

Posted by admin Armed Forces, EFCC Politics, House, Legislature Tuesday, June 26th, 2012

The House of Representatives Joint Committee on Petroleum Resources (Upstream)/Navy has directed the Nigerian Navy to hand over the French ship, MT Vannessa, which was impounded on June 9 for allegedly being in possession of 8.5 million barrels of the country’s crude oil, to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Announcing the decision of the […]

JTF kills 6 pirates in gun duel in Bayelsa

Posted by admin Armed Forces, Bayelsa, Headlines, Niger Delta, State News Monday, June 25th, 2012

THE efforts of the Joint Task Force (JTF) codenamed “Operation Pulo Shield” in the Niger Delta to rid the region’s waterways of criminal elements paid off on Saturday as operatives of the special security force killed six suspected pirates in a gun battle that lasted for one and a half hours in Bayelsa State. Nigerian […]

Ihejirika visits Pakistan, seeks training ties (Of all countries)

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Armed Forces, Latest Politics Friday, June 15th, 2012

NIGERIAN and Pakistani army have agreed to partner on areas of professional interest, in furtherance of their long standing cordial relations. The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant-General Azubike Ihejirika, who began a working visit to Pakistan on Thursday, discussed with his counterpart, Pakistan Chief of Army Staff, General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, on areas of mutual […]

2 cols,12 others for court-martial for rape, murder, kidnapping

Posted by admin Armed Forces, Headlines Friday, June 15th, 2012

By OLA AJAYI IBADAN – THE 2 Division, Nigerian Army, Adekunle Fajuyi Cantonment, Ibadan, has set up a seven-man court martial to look into allegations preferred against 14 soldiers. The soldiers were alleged to have been involved in offences ranging from rape, murder, manslaughter, stealing, burglary, kidnapping and stealing. Among the soldiers was one who […]

Artillery fire, sporadic gunshots in Kano

Posted by admin Armed Forces, Boko Haram, Headlines, Kano, State News Friday, June 15th, 2012

By AbdulSalam Muhammad, Kano KANO – Heavy artillery fire and sporadic gunshots around Naibawa and Darmunawa areas of Kano over the last couple of hours have forced residents to remain indoors. Witnesses say the first shot was heard around 3.25am Friday, and had since then gained intensity in the affected areas. Vanguard gathered that parents who were initially unaware […]

Soldiers killed eight churchgoers after Bauchi bombing – CAN

Posted by admin Armed Forces, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), State News Monday, June 4th, 2012

THE Bauchi State chapter of the Christian Association has accused soldiers of killing worshippers after a suicide bombers attacked the Living Faith Church and Harvest Field Church on Sunday. CAN also disputed the casualty figure given by the police in last Sunday’s suicide bombing that occurred at Living Faith and Harvest field churches in […]