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Army ’ll remain symbol of Nigeria’s unity – COAS

Posted by admin Armed Forces, Headlines Thursday, June 23rd, 2011

Nigerian Army would continue to discharge its constitutional responsibilities effectively and remain one of the foremost symbols of national unity. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Onyeabo Ihejirika gave the assurance while delivering a keynote address during the opening ceremony of this year’s 2011 Combat Army Training (CAT) week hosted by Infantry Corps […]

Another bloody Army, Police’s clash averted in Lagos

Posted by admin Armed Forces, Headlines, Nigerian Police Thursday, June 23rd, 2011

There was pandemonium at Obanikoro, Lagos Mainland, yesterday when soldiers clashed with policemen attached to the Lagos State Transport Management Agency (LASTMA). Trouble started when a soldier riding in a Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) drove through the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lane at about 8 am was accosted by the states task force on environment […]

Navy assures of safety on N-Delta waterways

Posted by admin Armed Forces, Niger Delta Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011

WARRI — The Nigerian Navy has said that the decline of militancy in the Niger Delta region was due to the persistent effort of its men in finding lasting solution to the violence in the area. The Navy also maintained that they will continue to protect the lives and property of those who have invested […]

Soldiers beat up ATBU deputy registrar, wife in Bauchi

Posted by admin Armed Forces, Bauchi, Latest Politics, State News Monday, June 20th, 2011

Soldiers from the 33 Artillery Brigade Headquatres, Bauchi on Saturday beat the Deputy Registrar of the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi and his wife to a pulp. Mr. Andee Iheme and his wife, Moji were almost sent to their early graves as about eight soldiers pounced on them, raining blows, whips and verbal insults […]

Nigeria to host 39th World Congress on Military Medicine

Posted by admin Armed Forces, Headlines Wednesday, June 15th, 2011

Abuja – Nigeria is to host the 39th World Congress on Military Medicine from Nov. 20 to Nov. 25, 2011, says Maj.-Gen. Merlin Macel, Chairman, Scientific Council of International Committee on Military Medicine (ICMM). Marcel disclosed this when he paid a courtesy call on the Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen Azubuike Ihejirika. He said they […]

Army/Police Clash: IGP Promises Prosecution Of Killers

Posted by admin Armed Forces, Latest Politics, Nigerian Police Sunday, June 12th, 2011

Inspector General of Police, Hafiz Ringim, has stated that top hierarchy of the both the Nigerian Army and the Nigeria Police Force have resolved to prosecute those involved in the recent clash between his men and some soldiers in Badagry. The police boss made the disclosure at the commissioning of a multi-million naira building for […]

Cross River: Gov. Imoke Donates Patrol Gunboat to Nigerian Navy

Posted by admin Armed Forces, Cross River, Headlines, State News Saturday, June 11th, 2011

Governor Liyel Imoke of Cross River state has donated a patrol gunboat to the Nigerian Navy at the NNS Victory Naval Base, Calabar. Presenting the boat, Imoke said the state will continue to support the Nigerian Navy with its lean resources to ensure the water ways and beyond to ensure the safety of the area. […]

Bomb blasts rock Bauchi Army barracks

Posted by admin Armed Forces, Bauchi, State News Monday, May 30th, 2011

Bomb explosions rocked the 23 Artillery Brigade headquarters in Bauchi at about 8.25 p.m yesterday, killing five people and injuring several others. The commissioner of Police, Muhammed Indabawa confirmed the casualties during a telephone interview with journalists. The Public Relations Officer of the Brigade, Major Etete also confirmed that two bombs exploded at the Shadawaka […]

Untold story of Badagry massacre

Posted by admin Armed Forces, Headlines, Nigerian Police Friday, May 27th, 2011

The ugly incident in Badagry between the police and some soldiers attached to 242 Recce Battalion, Ibereko barracks on May 24, 2011 which led to the killing of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Samuel Saliu, his Divisional Crime Officer, (DCO), Samson Kudesi and several others was pre-meditated, afterall. Investigations have proved that after the shooting […]

Massacre: My husband died on empty stomach

Posted by admin Armed Forces, Latest Politics, Nigerian Police Wednesday, May 25th, 2011

Wife of slain Divisional Crime Officer (DCO) of Ibereko Barracks, Mr. Samson Okedusi, Tayo has told how her husband rushed to his death. Tayo, who spoke at their home, House No. 1 Sam Tayo Street, Ibereko, said she had prepared tea for her husband before he received a phone call that he should report in […]