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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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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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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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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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CHINA TO PARTNER WITH NIGERIA IN THE FIGHT AGAINST BOKO HARAM TERRORISM

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|Date: December 11, 2015
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CHINA TO PARTNER WITH NIGERIA IN THE FIGHT AGAINST BOKO HARAM TERRORISM

The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Gu Xiaojie has assured the Nigerian Armed Forces of the Chinese govern ...

The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Gu Xiaojie has assured the Nigerian Armed Forces of the Chinese government's readiness to partner in the current fight against insurgency. He gave the assurance when ...

December 11, 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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TROOP REPELS ATTACK ON GULAK AND GAJIGANA

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|Date: December 02, 2015
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TROOP REPELS ATTACK ON GULAK AND GAJIGANA

Following the attack on the town of Gulak and Gajigana which was repelled by the quick reimbursement of m ...

Following the attack on the town of Gulak and Gajigana which was repelled by the quick reimbursement of more soldiers to the area, led to the killing of 3 Boko Haram terrorists, while quite a number e ...

December 02, 2015
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FRANCE TO SUPPORT NIGERIA TO FIGHT INSURGENCY

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|Date: November 26, 2015
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FRANCE TO SUPPORT NIGERIA TO FIGHT INSURGENCY

In concerted effort towards a successful fight against terrorism, the French Government has promised to c ...

In concerted effort towards a successful fight against terrorism, the French Government has promised to cooperate with the Federal Government to further strengthen the bilateral discussions on securit ...

November 26, 2015
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NAF INTENSIFIES RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS

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|Date: November 25, 2015
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NAF INTENSIFIES RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS

As a follow-up to the Research and Development Seminar held in Kaduna recently and in line with the Chief ...

As a follow-up to the Research and Development Seminar held in Kaduna recently and in line with the Chief of Air Staff (CAS) vision to ‘reposition the Nigerian Air Force into a highly professional and ...

November 25, 2015
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NIGERIAN MILITARY DEEPENS COOPERATION WITH JAPAN

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|Date: November 24, 2015
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NIGERIAN MILITARY DEEPENS COOPERATION WITH JAPAN

The Chief of Defence Staff, General Gabriel Olonisakin has considered sharing ideas and experience with J ...

The Chief of Defence Staff, General Gabriel Olonisakin has considered sharing ideas and experience with Japan as beneficial and rewarding to the Nigerian Armed Forces. General Olonisakin made the rema ...

November 24, 2015
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NIGERIA AND NIGER CDS MEET ON BOKO HARAM

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|Date: November 20, 2015
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NIGERIA AND NIGER CDS MEET ON BOKO HARAM

The Chief of Defence Staff Nigeria, General Gabriel Olonisakin and his Nigerien counterpart, General Seyn ...

The Chief of Defence Staff Nigeria, General Gabriel Olonisakin and his Nigerien counterpart, General Seyni Garba have met to fashion out appropriate modality to deepen the existing bilateral relations ...

November 20, 2015
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NLNG BOSS EULOGISES MILITARY ON NATIONAL SECURITY

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|Date: November 20, 2015
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NLNG BOSS EULOGISES MILITARY ON NATIONAL SECURITY

The Managing Director of the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG), Babs Omotowa has commended the Nigeria ...

The Managing Director of the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG), Babs Omotowa has commended the Nigerian Armed Forces for their sacrifices and protection of lives and property in Nigeria especially ...

November 20, 2015
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C-In-C LAUNCHES EMBLEM FOR 2016 ARMED FORCES REMEMBRANCE DAY

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|Date: November 17, 2015
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C-In-C LAUNCHES EMBLEM FOR 2016 ARMED FORCES REMEMBRANCE DAY

The President, Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari has ...

The President, Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari has commended the Armed Forces of Nigeria for their selfless service at maintaining indivisibility ...

November 17, 2015
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UPDATE ON OPERATION LAFIYA DOLE

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|Date: November 17, 2015
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UPDATE ON OPERATION LAFIYA DOLE

Troops of 7 Division Garrison Nigerian Army in Operation LAFIYA DOLE, made a remarkable progress by arres ...

Troops of 7 Division Garrison Nigerian Army in Operation LAFIYA DOLE, made a remarkable progress by arresting a Boko Haram Terrorist kingpin, Mr John Trankil, at Kasuwar Shanu in Maiduguri metropolis. ...

November 17, 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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NAF PROVIDES MEDICARE FOR IDPs

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|Date: November 17, 2015
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NAF PROVIDES MEDICARE FOR IDPs

As part of the Nigerian Air Force humanitarian effort at caring for the less privileged and to provide ad ...

As part of the Nigerian Air Force humanitarian effort at caring for the less privileged and to provide adequate medical care for the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the North East, the Nigerian ...

November 17, 2015
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MILITARY BRACES UP TO TACKLE HOMELAND CRIMES

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|Date: August 23, 2015
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MILITARY BRACES UP TO TACKLE HOMELAND CRIMES

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has put in place a joint operation of the army and air force to combat inc ...

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has put in place a joint operation of the army and air force to combat incidences of cattle rustling in the Kamuku Forest in the Northwest parts of the country which has ...

August 23, 2015
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DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS CONDEMNS SPATE OF SUICIDE ATTACKS IN THE NORTH EAST

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|Date: August 16, 2015
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DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS CONDEMNS SPATE OF SUICIDE ATTACKS IN THE NORTH EAST

The Defence Headquarters has condemned in its entirety the spate of suicide attacks in the North East whe ...

The Defence Headquarters has condemned in its entirety the spate of suicide attacks in the North East where scores of innocent lives are lost on regular basis. The latest being the suicide bombing at ...

August 16, 2015
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Troops of 7 Division clears Gwoza-Yamteke road of Boko Haram explosives

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|Date: August 06, 2015
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Troops of 7 Division clears Gwoza-Yamteke road of Boko Haram explosives

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August 06, 2015
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