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NDA RUBS MINDS WITH INDIAN TRAINING SIMULATOR COMPANY

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|Date: March 16, 2016
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NDA RUBS MINDS WITH INDIAN TRAINING SIMULATOR COMPANY

Insurgency and terrorism is a new phenomenon in Nigeria. There is therefore the urgent need to nip it in ...

Insurgency and terrorism is a new phenomenon in Nigeria. There is therefore the urgent need to nip it in the bud by creating awareness and consciousness and by training soldiers and officers in counte ...

March 16, 2016
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NIGERIAN DEFENCE ACADEMY PARTNERS DEFENCE SPACE AGENCY IN DEFENCE SPACE MANAGEMENT

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|Date: March 16, 2016
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NIGERIAN DEFENCE ACADEMY PARTNERS DEFENCE SPACE AGENCY IN DEFENCE SPACE MANAGEMENT

In line with the current vision of the Nigerian Defence Academy to keep pace with the changing dynamics o ...

In line with the current vision of the Nigerian Defence Academy to keep pace with the changing dynamics of Information Communication Technology, science and engineering in the fast changing world, the ...

March 16, 2016
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HOUSE COMMITTEE ON DEFENCE PAYS AN OVERSIGHT FUNCTION’S VISIT TO AFCSC

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|Date: March 10, 2016
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HOUSE COMMITTEE ON DEFENCE PAYS AN OVERSIGHT FUNCTION’S VISIT TO AFCSC

The House Committee on Defence recently paid an oversight function’s visit to the Armed Forces Command an ...

The House Committee on Defence recently paid an oversight function’s visit to the Armed Forces Command and Staff College (AFCSC) Jaji. The Chairman of the committee, Honorable Muktar Aliyu disclosed t ...

March 10, 2016
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DEPARTMENT OF MARITIME WARFARE CONDUCTS ONE-DAY SEMINAR FOR SENIOR COURSE 38 ON LAW OF THE SEA

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|Date: March 10, 2016
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DEPARTMENT OF MARITIME WARFARE CONDUCTS ONE-DAY SEMINAR FOR SENIOR COURSE 38 ON LAW OF THE SEA

The Department of Maritime Warfare (DMW) recently conducted a one-day seminar for the students of Senior ...

The Department of Maritime Warfare (DMW) recently conducted a one-day seminar for the students of Senior Course 38 Armed Forces Command and Staff College (AFCSC) Jaji on Law of the Sea at Adelanwa Hal ...

March 10, 2016
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SENIOR COURSE 38 CONCLUDES NIGERIAN ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY TOUR

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|Date: March 10, 2016
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SENIOR COURSE 38 CONCLUDES NIGERIAN ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY TOUR

The students of Senior Course 38 of the Armed Forces Command and Staff College, (AFCSC) Jaji, r ...

The students of Senior Course 38 of the Armed Forces Command and Staff College, (AFCSC) Jaji, recently embarked on a 7day tour to 9 states of the federation. The tour involved 200 student of ...

March 10, 2016
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MOGADISHU BATTALION EXCELS AT SKILS AT ARMS COMPETITION

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|Date: March 10, 2016
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MOGADISHU BATTALION EXCELS AT SKILS AT ARMS COMPETITION

Cadets of Mogadishu Battalion have shown proficiency in weapons handling by emerging winners at the just ...

Cadets of Mogadishu Battalion have shown proficiency in weapons handling by emerging winners at the just concluded Cadets Brigade Inter – Battalion Skills – At – Arms and Bayonet Fighting Competition, ...

March 10, 2016
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SOUTH AFRICA TO WORK WITH NIGERIAN MILITARY

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|Date: March 08, 2016
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SOUTH AFRICA TO WORK WITH NIGERIAN MILITARY

The Chief of South African National Defence Force, General Zakaria Shoke has re-affirmed his country’s wi ...

The Chief of South African National Defence Force, General Zakaria Shoke has re-affirmed his country’s willingness to work with Nigerian Armed Forces to the benefit of the two countries. General Shoke ...

March 08, 2016
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DEPOWA REACHES OUT TO EXPECTANT MOTHERS AND HIV – AIDS PATIENTS

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|Date: February 29, 2016
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DEPOWA REACHES OUT TO EXPECTANT MOTHERS AND HIV – AIDS PATIENTS

Defence and Police Officers Wives Association (DEPOWA)has continued to prove its worth as a humanitari ...

Defence and Police Officers Wives Association (DEPOWA)has continued to prove its worth as a humanitarian organization by donating cash, food items and medical facilities to expectant mothers and pe ...

February 29, 2016
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NIGERIAN MILITARY IS EXCEPTIONAL AND OUTSTANDING … Liberia’s Minister of National Defence

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|Date: February 23, 2016
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NIGERIAN MILITARY IS EXCEPTIONAL AND OUTSTANDING … Liberia’s Minister of National Defence

The Minister of National Defence of Liberia, Honourable Brownie J Samukai Jr has described the Nigerian A ...

The Minister of National Defence of Liberia, Honourable Brownie J Samukai Jr has described the Nigerian Armed Forces as very professional and outstanding, adding that he would continue to appreciate t ...

February 23, 2016
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NIGERIA COMMITTED TO GLOBAL PEACE – CDS

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|Date: February 22, 2016
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NIGERIA COMMITTED TO GLOBAL PEACE – CDS

The Chief of Defence Staff, General Gabriel Olonisakin has re-emphasised Nigeria’s commitment to global p ...

The Chief of Defence Staff, General Gabriel Olonisakin has re-emphasised Nigeria’s commitment to global peace and security. He reiterated that Nigeria has been maintaining steady deployment of troops ...

February 22, 2016
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NIGERIAN TROOPS CLEARS MORE BOKO HARAM ENCLAVES IN NORTHERN BORNO STATE-Rescues 195 persons

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|Date: February 18, 2016
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NIGERIAN TROOPS CLEARS MORE BOKO HARAM ENCLAVES IN NORTHERN BORNO STATE-Rescues 195 persons

The Nigerian troops of 7 Division Garrison comprising 112 Battalion and Armed Forces Special Forces yeste ...

The Nigerian troops of 7 Division Garrison comprising 112 Battalion and Armed Forces Special Forces yesterday carried out a joint clearance patrol on suspected Boko Haram terrorists locations at Kwa ...

February 18, 2016
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NIGERIAN ARMED FORCES COMMITTED TO CHILD PROTECTION – CDS

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|Date: February 18, 2016
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NIGERIAN ARMED FORCES COMMITTED TO CHILD PROTECTION – CDS

The Chief of Defence Staff, General Gabriel Olonisakin has emphasised that the Nigerian Armed Forc ...

The Chief of Defence Staff, General Gabriel Olonisakin has emphasised that the Nigerian Armed Forces are committed to protection and welfare of children. The CDS made this declaration when a gr ...

February 18, 2016
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RE: MILITARY TO LAI MOHAMMED: WE ARE NOT FIGHTING BOKO HARAM WITH INFERIOR WEAPONS

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|Date: February 12, 2016
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RE: MILITARY TO LAI MOHAMMED: WE ARE NOT FIGHTING BOKO HARAM WITH INFERIOR WEAPONS

The attention of the Directorate of Defence Information was drawn to the above headline attributed to hav ...

The attention of the Directorate of Defence Information was drawn to the above headline attributed to have been said by its Director, Brigadier General Rabe Abubakar. This headline is not only incitin ...

February 12, 2016
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SENATE VISITS DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS ON SECURITY

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|Date: February 11, 2016
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SENATE VISITS DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS ON SECURITY

The Committee House of Representative on Defence has visited Defence Headquarters to evaluate its perform ...

The Committee House of Representative on Defence has visited Defence Headquarters to evaluate its performance with the appropriated funds in the 2015 fiscal year and to identify areas of challenges. S ...

February 11, 2016
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NIGERIAN MILITARY SEEKS FURTHER ASSISTANCE FROM PAKISTAN

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|Date: February 11, 2016
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NIGERIAN MILITARY SEEKS FURTHER ASSISTANCE FROM PAKISTAN

The Chief of Defence Staff, General Gabriel Olonisakin has sought for additional assistance from Pakistan ...

The Chief of Defence Staff, General Gabriel Olonisakin has sought for additional assistance from Pakistan towards man power development and capabilities against IEDs to enable it degrade the capacity ...

February 11, 2016
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MILITARY WARNS AGAINST BREACH OF PEACE AND SECURITY

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|Date: February 04, 2016
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MILITARY WARNS AGAINST BREACH OF PEACE AND SECURITY

The attention of the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has been drawn to some newspaper publication by a group o ...

The attention of the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has been drawn to some newspaper publication by a group of persons threatened to embark on acts of sabotage against the Nigerian state. The DHQ hereby ...

February 04, 2016
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THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM RESOURCES AND THE DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS STRATEGIZE TO PROTECT PIPELINES

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|Date: February 02, 2016
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THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM RESOURCES AND THE DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS STRATEGIZE TO PROTECT PIPELINES

The Ministry of Petroleum Resources and the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) are perfecting the synergy betwe ...

The Ministry of Petroleum Resources and the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) are perfecting the synergy between the two organisations towards curbing the menace of crude oil theft and pipelines vandalism. ...

February 02, 2016
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ALERTING NIGERIANS ON THE NEW TACTICS OF SUICIDE BOMBERS

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|Date: January 30, 2016
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ALERTING NIGERIANS ON THE NEW TACTICS OF SUICIDE BOMBERS

It has come to the notice of the Defence Headquarters that Boko Haram, in their desperation to cause colo ...

It has come to the notice of the Defence Headquarters that Boko Haram, in their desperation to cause colossal havoc, have now devised a new method where they dress like mad persons to gain unsuspectin ...

January 30, 2016
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SECURITY ALERT!!!!!

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|Date: January 27, 2016
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SECURITY ALERT!!!!!

In view of the recent bomb blast incidence on soft target areas, citizens are hereby reminded of the need ...

In view of the recent bomb blast incidence on soft target areas, citizens are hereby reminded of the need to be more security conscious. The lives of every citizen mean a lot to our great nation and i ...

January 27, 2016
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TERRORISTS NOW HIDE IEDS AMONG VEGETABLES

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|Date: January 15, 2016
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TERRORISTS NOW HIDE IEDS AMONG VEGETABLES

In continuation with the sensitization of our citizens on the devilish strategy of the terrorists, the Ni ...

In continuation with the sensitization of our citizens on the devilish strategy of the terrorists, the Nigerian Military authorities have discovered that the Boko Haram terrorists are determined to co ...

January 15, 2016
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WELFARE OF TROOPS PARAMOUNT – AMBASSADOR SHENI

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|Date: January 14, 2016
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WELFARE OF TROOPS PARAMOUNT – AMBASSADOR SHENI

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Ambassador Danjuma Sheni has reiterated that the welfare of ...

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Ambassador Danjuma Sheni has reiterated that the welfare of troops remains paramount and all necessary due process would be followed to achieve this. Amba ...

January 14, 2016
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IT IS AN ABOMINATION

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|Date: January 09, 2016
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IT IS AN ABOMINATION

The Defence Headquarters wishes to express its dismay over the newspaper’s publication of Friday, 8 Janua ...

The Defence Headquarters wishes to express its dismay over the newspaper’s publication of Friday, 8 January in which 3000 re-engaged soldiers were alleged to have embarked on hunger strike, simply for ...

January 09, 2016
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CDS RESTRUCTURES DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS FOR EFFECTIVENESS

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|Date: December 30, 2015
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CDS RESTRUCTURES DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS FOR EFFECTIVENESS

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Gabriel Olonisakin has reiterated his resolve to restruc ...

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Gabriel Olonisakin has reiterated his resolve to restructure the Defence Headquarters. In this regard, the office of Campaign Planning, Coordinating C ...

December 30, 2015
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BOKO HARAM LURES PEOPLE TOGETHER TO BOMB

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|Date: December 21, 2015
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BOKO HARAM LURES PEOPLE TOGETHER TO BOMB

It has come to the knowledge of the Defence Headquarters that Boko Haram terrorists have now devised othe ...

It has come to the knowledge of the Defence Headquarters that Boko Haram terrorists have now devised other means of inflicting harm on innocent citizens to further their terrorist cause. Some of such ...

December 21, 2015
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TROOPS CLEAR BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS ENCLAVES

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|Date: December 21, 2015
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TROOPS CLEAR BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS ENCLAVES

As part of efforts to rid the society of all known Boko Haram terrorists enclaves and hideouts, troops o ...

As part of efforts to rid the society of all known Boko Haram terrorists enclaves and hideouts, troops of 25 Task Force Brigade conducted a fighting patrol along Damboa-Njaba-Bale road in Borno Stat ...

December 21, 2015
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NEW THEATRE COMMANDERS FOR OPERATION LAFIYA DOLE APPOINTED

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|Date: December 18, 2015
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NEW THEATRE COMMANDERS FOR OPERATION LAFIYA DOLE APPOINTED

... Reposition to Attain Combat Readiness The Defence Headquarters has restructured the Operation ...

... Reposition to Attain Combat Readiness The Defence Headquarters has restructured the Operation Lafiya Dole in the North East to reposition it for more efficiency, effectiveness and combat r ...

December 18, 2015
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FRANCE PLEDGES OPERATIONAL COOPERATION WITH NIGERIAN MILITARY

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|Date: December 17, 2015
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FRANCE PLEDGES OPERATIONAL COOPERATION WITH NIGERIAN MILITARY

In a bid to further enhance successful operations in the fight against Boko Haram Terrorist, the French G ...

In a bid to further enhance successful operations in the fight against Boko Haram Terrorist, the French Government has pledged to work with the Nigerian Military to improve human capacities and develo ...

December 17, 2015
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BAYELSA ELECTION

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|Date: December 16, 2015
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BAYELSA ELECTION

There was an allegation in the media from some citizens in the country claiming that members of the Nige ...

There was an allegation in the media from some citizens in the country claiming that members of the Nigeria Military was assigned to Bayelsa state for the purpose of rigging the Governorship election ...

December 16, 2015
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INDIA COLLEGE PLEDGES STRONGER TIES WITH NIGERIAN MILITARY

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|Date: December 15, 2015
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INDIA COLLEGE PLEDGES STRONGER TIES WITH NIGERIAN MILITARY

The Commandant, Defence Services Staff College Wellington India, Lieutenant General SK Gadeock ha ...

The Commandant, Defence Services Staff College Wellington India, Lieutenant General SK Gadeock has pledged to provide impetus in training, human and material resources to further accentuate th ...

December 15, 2015
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TROOPS CLEAR BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS FROM AULARI

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|Date: December 15, 2015
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TROOPS CLEAR BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS FROM AULARI

Troops operating in Bama axis on a fighting patrol cleared Boko Haram terrorists out of Aulari general a ...

Troops operating in Bama axis on a fighting patrol cleared Boko Haram terrorists out of Aulari general area located within the Sambisa forest. All 4 camps located within the area that includes Faldan ...

December 15, 2015
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TROOPS INTERCEPT FLEEING BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS AT PULKA

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|Date: December 09, 2015
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TROOPS INTERCEPT FLEEING BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS AT PULKA

Fleeing Boko Haram terrorists attempting to escape from military onslaught in Sambisa forest, through Pul ...

Fleeing Boko Haram terrorists attempting to escape from military onslaught in Sambisa forest, through Pulka were intercepted and decisively dealt with by troops in blocking position in the area. Durin ...

December 09, 2015
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TROOPS APREHENDS POTENTIAL CHILD SUICIDE BOMBER

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|Date: December 03, 2015
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TROOPS APREHENDS POTENTIAL CHILD SUICIDE BOMBER

Troops of 7 Division Garrison providing security at Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camp, Dalori in Ma ...

Troops of 7 Division Garrison providing security at Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camp, Dalori in Maiduguri Metropolitan Council, Borno State on Tuesday afternoon apprehended an 11 year old boy, ...

December 03, 2015
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FIGHT AGAINST BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS CONTINUES TO GAIN MOMENTUM

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|Date: November 17, 2015
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FIGHT AGAINST BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS CONTINUES TO GAIN MOMENTUM

The fight against Boko Haram terrorists is continuing to maintain its momentum with the discovery and des ...

The fight against Boko Haram terrorists is continuing to maintain its momentum with the discovery and destruction of terrorists’ camps, weapons and equipment, while the terrorists have been fleeing, a ...

November 17, 2015
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NIGERIA MILITARY TO ENJOY MORE SUPPORT FROM GERMANY

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|Date: November 17, 2015
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NIGERIA MILITARY TO ENJOY MORE SUPPORT FROM GERMANY

Nigerian Armed Forces has continued to generate more support from the Western world and world leaders in ...

Nigerian Armed Forces has continued to generate more support from the Western world and world leaders in the fight against insurgency. The latest support being, from the Federal Republic of Germany. A ...

November 17, 2015
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NEW COMMANDER FOR OPERATION LAFIYA DOLE

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|Date: August 16, 2015
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NEW COMMANDER FOR OPERATION LAFIYA DOLE

To meet up with the established time line of bringing to a successful conclusion the fight against terror ...

To meet up with the established time line of bringing to a successful conclusion the fight against terrorism and insurgency, the Nigerian Army has appointed a new Commander for OPERATION LAFIYA DOLE. ...

August 16, 2015
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DECORATION OF SERVICE CHIEFS

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|Date: August 16, 2015
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DECORATION OF SERVICE CHIEFS

President Muhammadu Buhari has sworn in the new service chiefs. Performing the ceremony at the presidenti ...

President Muhammadu Buhari has sworn in the new service chiefs. Performing the ceremony at the presidential Villa, Abuja, the president charged them to brace up against Boko Haram insurgency, armed ro ...

August 16, 2015
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NATIONAL DEFENCE COLLEGE GRADUATES COURSE 23

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|Date: August 09, 2015
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NATIONAL DEFENCE COLLEGE GRADUATES COURSE 23

The National Defence College (NDC) has graduated Course 23 of the Institution. The NDC is the highest pro ...

The National Defence College (NDC) has graduated Course 23 of the Institution. The NDC is the highest professional military training institution in the country saddled with the responsibility of devel ...

August 09, 2015
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Pulling Out Parade of Gen Minimah (Former COAS)

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|Date: August 06, 2015
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Pulling Out Parade of Gen Minimah (Former COAS)

The immediate past Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Kenneth Minimah yesterday asserted that he left the Nigeria ...

The immediate past Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Kenneth Minimah yesterday asserted that he left the Nigerian Army better than he met it, stressing that the Army he headed successfully forced leaders of ...

August 06, 2015
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MILITARY RE-AFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO ANNIHILATE INSURGENCY

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|Date: August 06, 2015
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MILITARY RE-AFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO ANNIHILATE INSURGENCY

The Director of Defence Information (DDI), Colonel Rabe Abubakar, has re-affirmed the commitment of the N ...

The Director of Defence Information (DDI), Colonel Rabe Abubakar, has re-affirmed the commitment of the Nigerian Armed Forces to ward-off insurgency and other insecurity plaguing the North East and ot ...

August 06, 2015
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Defence Headquarters Gets New Spokeperson

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|Date: August 06, 2015
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Defence Headquarters Gets New Spokeperson

The Defence Headquarters has gotten a new Director of Information. He is Colonel Rabe Abubakar. Colonel R ...

The Defence Headquarters has gotten a new Director of Information. He is Colonel Rabe Abubakar. Colonel Rabe Abubakar took over from Major General Chris Olukolade who is proceeding on retirement after ...

August 06, 2015
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NIGERIAN MILITARY REACT TO AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL REPORT OF HUMANRIGHTS ABUSE

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|Date: August 06, 2015
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NIGERIAN MILITARY REACT TO AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL REPORT OF HUMANRIGHTS ABUSE

The media has been inundated with reports of Amnesty International allegations of gross human rights abus ...

The media has been inundated with reports of Amnesty International allegations of gross human rights abuse and extra judicial killing of civilians against the Nigerian military for the past few days. ...

August 06, 2015
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