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PRESS BRIEFING BY DIRECTORATE OF DEFENCE MEDIA OPERATIONS ON ARMED FORCES OF NIGERIA’S MILITARY OPERATIONS HELD AT DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS NEW CONFERENCE ROOM ON 28 JULY 2022

PRESS BRIEFING BY DIRECTORATE OF DEFENCE MEDIA OPERATIONS ON ARMED FORCES OF NIGERIA’S MILITARY OPERATIONS HELD AT DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS NEW CONFERENCE ROOM ON 28 JULY 2022

TROOPS OF OPERATION SAFE HAVEN ARRESTS GUN RUNNERS AND KIDNAPPERS IN PLATEAU STATE

TROOPS OF OPERATION SAFE HAVEN ARRESTS GUN RUNNERS AND KIDNAPPERS IN PLATEAU STATE

TROOPS OF OPERATION WHIRL STROKE AND OPERATION HADARIN DAJI NEUTRALISE TERRORISTS/ BANDITS RECOVER ARMS AND AMMUNITIONS IN BENUE AND KATSINA STATES.

TROOPS OF OPERATION WHIRL STROKE AND OPERATION HADARIN DAJI NEUTRALISE TERRORISTS/ BANDITS RECOVER ARMS AND AMMUNITIONS IN BENUE AND KATSINA STATES.

PRESS BRIEFING BY DIRECTORATE OF DEFENCE MEDIA OPERATIONS ON ARMED FORCES OF NIGERIA’S MILITARY OPERATIONS HELD AT DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS NEW CONFERENCE ROOM ON 14 JULY 2022

PRESS BRIEFING BY DIRECTORATE OF DEFENCE MEDIA OPERATIONS ON ARMED FORCES OF NIGERIA’S MILITARY OPERATIONS HELD AT DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS NEW CONFERENCE ROOM ON 14 JULY 2022

TROOPS OF OPERATION SAFE HAVEN NEUTRALISE BANDITS, ARRESTS NOTORIOUS ARMED ROBBERS, KIDNAPPERS, RECOVER WEAPONS AND RESCUE PASSENGERS.

TROOPS OF OPERATION SAFE HAVEN NEUTRALISE BANDITS, ARRESTS NOTORIOUS ARMED ROBBERS, KIDNAPPERS, RECOVER WEAPONS AND RESCUE PASSENGERS.

Major General Benjamin Olufemi Sawyerr addressed the Bangladesh Troops of UNISFA during the Celebration of Eid-al-Adha 2022

Major General Benjamin Olufemi Sawyerr addressed the Bangladesh Troops of UNISFA during the Celebration of Eid-al-Adha 2022

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PRESS BRIEFING BY DIRECTORATE OF DEFENCE MEDIA OPERATIONS ON ARMED FORCES OF NIGERIA’S MILITARY OPERATIONS HELD AT DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS NEW CONFERENCE ROOM ON 28 JULY 2022

TROOPS OF OPERATION SAFE HAVEN ARRESTS GUN RUNNERS AND KIDNAPPERS IN PLATEAU STATE

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PRESS BRIEFING BY DIRECTORATE OF DEFENCE MEDIA OPERATIONS HELD AT DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS NEW CONFERENCE ROOM ON 30 SEPTEMBER 2021

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|Date: September 30, 2021
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PRESS BRIEFING BY DIRECTORATE OF DEFENCE MEDIA OPERATIONS HELD AT DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS NEW CONFERENCE ROOM ON 30 SEPTEMBER 2021

Good morning Gentlemen of the Press. You are welcome to today’s briefing on the Armed Forces of Ni ...

Good morning Gentlemen of the Press. You are welcome to today’s briefing on the Armed Forces of Nigeria’s operational activities. The brief will cover the period between 2 and 30 September 2021 ...

September 30, 2021
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OPERATION HADARIN DAJI:TROOPS REPEL ISWAP ATTACK ON MILITARY BASE IN SOKOTO, ELIMINATE SCORES OF TERRORISTS

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|Date: September 27, 2021
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OPERATION HADARIN DAJI:TROOPS REPEL ISWAP ATTACK ON MILITARY BASE IN SOKOTO, ELIMINATE SCORES OF TERRORISTS

Troops of Operation Hadarin Daji in conjunction with other security agencies, successfully repelled an at ...

Troops of Operation Hadarin Daji in conjunction with other security agencies, successfully repelled an attack by suspected Islamic States for West African Province (ISWAP) terrorists and bandits on th ...

September 27, 2021
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OPERATION HADARIN DAJI:TROOPS REPEL ISWAP ATTACK ON MILITARY BASE IN SOKOTO, ELIMINATE SCORES OF TERRORISTS

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|Date: September 27, 2021
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OPERATION HADARIN DAJI:TROOPS REPEL ISWAP ATTACK ON MILITARY BASE IN SOKOTO, ELIMINATE SCORES OF TERRORISTS

Troops of Operation Hadarin Daji in conjunction with other security agencies, successfully repelled an at ...

Troops of Operation Hadarin Daji in conjunction with other security agencies, successfully repelled an attack by suspected Islamic States for West African Province (ISWAP) terrorists and bandits on th ...

September 27, 2021
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CHADIAN CHIEF OF DEFENCE STAFF COMMENDS MNJTF EFFORTS AT TACKLING TERRORISM AND FORCE COMMANDER VISITS OP HADIN KAI.

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|Date: September 13, 2021
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CHADIAN CHIEF OF DEFENCE STAFF COMMENDS MNJTF EFFORTS AT TACKLING TERRORISM AND FORCE COMMANDER VISITS OP HADIN KAI.

1. The Force Commander (FC),Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), Major General Abdul Khalifah Ibrahim ...

1. The Force Commander (FC),Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), Major General Abdul Khalifah Ibrahim continued his engagement with senior military hierarchies of the Troops` Contributing Countries ...

September 13, 2021
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ARMED FORCES INTER SERVICE COMPETITION COMMENCES… As Army Wins Marathon Race

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|Date: September 13, 2021
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ARMED FORCES INTER SERVICE COMPETITION COMMENCES… As Army Wins Marathon Race

Nigerian Army (NA) Athletes have won the 42 Kilometres Marathon race at the Armed Forces Inter Service Co ...

Nigerian Army (NA) Athletes have won the 42 Kilometres Marathon race at the Armed Forces Inter Service Competition which commenced today 12, September 2021 in Abuja. The NA emerged champions in indivi ...

September 13, 2021
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DISCLAIMER TO GORY PICTURES OF BURIAL IN MASS GRAVE

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|Date: September 13, 2021
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DISCLAIMER TO GORY PICTURES OF BURIAL IN MASS GRAVE

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), have been notified of a trending picture with caption "Alhamdulillah. Zam ...

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), have been notified of a trending picture with caption "Alhamdulillah. ZamfaraMustSecure" and several other viral gory pictures and videos of dumping into mass grave of ...

September 13, 2021
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FRAUD ALERT: ARMY NOT CONDUCTING GRADUATE INTERNSHIP RECRUITMENT INTO 44 NIGERIAN ARMY REFERENCE HOSPITAL

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|Date: September 01, 2021
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FRAUD ALERT: ARMY NOT CONDUCTING GRADUATE INTERNSHIP RECRUITMENT INTO 44 NIGERIAN ARMY REFERENCE HOSPITAL

The Nigerian Army (NA) has been notified of an advert making the rounds in the social media on sales of G ...

The Nigerian Army (NA) has been notified of an advert making the rounds in the social media on sales of Graduate Internship forms for recruitment into 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital Kaduna (NARHK ...

September 01, 2021
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COAS ASSURES NDA OF SUPPORT TO TACKLE INSECURITY

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|Date: September 01, 2021
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COAS ASSURES NDA OF SUPPORT TO TACKLE INSECURITY

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Nigerian Army, Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya, paid a visit to Nigerian D ...

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Nigerian Army, Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya, paid a visit to Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) yesterday Tuesday 31 August 2021 over the recent security breach in the Ac ...

September 01, 2021
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RE: MILITARY CHOPPER FIRES AT CARGO BOAT ON BONNY RIVER

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|Date: August 30, 2021
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RE: MILITARY CHOPPER FIRES AT CARGO BOAT ON BONNY RIVER

The attention of the military has been drawn to a purported report by some print and online media stating ...

The attention of the military has been drawn to a purported report by some print and online media stating that "the military fired at a cargo boat conveying people and food stuff from Port Harcourt to ...

August 30, 2021
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DEFENCE INTELLIGENCE AGENCY DID NOT ORDER THE ARREST OF RETIRED COMMODORE KUNLE OLAWUNMI

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|Date: August 30, 2021
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DEFENCE INTELLIGENCE AGENCY DID NOT ORDER THE ARREST OF RETIRED COMMODORE KUNLE OLAWUNMI

The attention of the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has been drawn to an online news publication by Sahara Re ...

The attention of the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has been drawn to an online news publication by Sahara Reporters alleging that the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) ordered the arrest of retired Cdre ...

August 30, 2021
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WE ARE REVIEWING OUR OPERATIONS SAYS GEN IRABOR, AS DHQ ENDS GEO-POLITICAL ZONES SECURITY PARLEY WITH RETIRED SENIOR MILITARY OFFICERS

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|Date: August 30, 2021
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WE ARE REVIEWING OUR OPERATIONS SAYS GEN IRABOR, AS DHQ ENDS GEO-POLITICAL ZONES SECURITY PARLEY WITH RETIRED SENIOR MILITARY OFFICERS

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor on Friday 27 August 2021, disclosed that the Armed ...

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor on Friday 27 August 2021, disclosed that the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN), is currently reviewing its operational engagements in the various the ...

August 30, 2021
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ARMED FORCES IS COMMITTED TO NATIONAL SECURITY – MAJ GEN SAWYERR

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|Date: August 30, 2021
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ARMED FORCES IS COMMITTED TO NATIONAL SECURITY – MAJ GEN SAWYERR

The Defence Spokesperson, Major General Benjamin Olufemi Sawyerr has assured Nigerians that the Armed For ...

The Defence Spokesperson, Major General Benjamin Olufemi Sawyerr has assured Nigerians that the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) under the current leadership of the Chief of Defence Staff General Lucky I ...

August 30, 2021
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MNJTF FORCES NEUTRALISE SCORES OF TERRORISTS IN THE LAKE CHAD REGION AGAIN

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|Date: August 26, 2021
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MNJTF FORCES NEUTRALISE SCORES OF TERRORISTS IN THE LAKE CHAD REGION AGAIN

1. The troops of Multinational Joint Taskforce (MNJTF) Sector 4 Diffa in Niger Republic displayed uncommo ...

1. The troops of Multinational Joint Taskforce (MNJTF) Sector 4 Diffa in Niger Republic displayed uncommon acts of gallantry and bravery when their location was attacked. Troops of the Sector deployed ...

August 26, 2021
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DDI SEEKS MEDIA SUPPORT ON PROJECTING MILITARY OPERATIONS

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|Date: August 26, 2021
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DDI SEEKS MEDIA SUPPORT ON PROJECTING MILITARY OPERATIONS

The newly appointed Director Defence Information, Major General Benjamin Olufemi Sawyerr has appealed to ...

The newly appointed Director Defence Information, Major General Benjamin Olufemi Sawyerr has appealed to the Nigerian media to continue to project the image of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) positi ...

August 26, 2021
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NORTHEAST: CDS HAILS CITIZENS’ SUPPORT, ALLAYS FEAR ON SURRENDERED INSURGENTS, AS DHQ ENGAGES MILITARY VETERANS ON SECURITY PARLEY

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|Date: August 24, 2021
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NORTHEAST: CDS HAILS CITIZENS’ SUPPORT, ALLAYS FEAR ON SURRENDERED INSURGENTS, AS DHQ ENGAGES MILITARY VETERANS ON SECURITY PARLEY

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor has expressed his appreciation to the citizens and ...

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor has expressed his appreciation to the citizens and residents of the North-East (NE) Region for genuinely supporting the ongoing intensive clearan ...

August 24, 2021
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EXHIBIT PROFESSIONALISM COMPETENCE AND GALLANTRY – COAS TELLS TROOPS

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|Date: August 23, 2021
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EXHIBIT PROFESSIONALISM COMPETENCE AND GALLANTRY – COAS TELLS TROOPS

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya has charged troops of the Nigerian Army t ...

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya has charged troops of the Nigerian Army to always exhibit professionalism, competence and gallantry in the conduct of military operation ...

August 23, 2021
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MNJTF FORCES NEUTRALISE INSURGENTS…recovered arms, ammunitions and accessories.

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|Date: August 22, 2021
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MNJTF FORCES NEUTRALISE INSURGENTS…recovered arms, ammunitions and accessories.

1. The renewed vigor and resilience in the conduct of the ongoing clearance operations to flush out the r ...

1. The renewed vigor and resilience in the conduct of the ongoing clearance operations to flush out the remnants of BHT/ISWAP terrorists around the fringes of Lake Chad region is yielding positive res ...

August 22, 2021
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THE NIGERIAN AMBASSADOR TO THE REBUBLIC OF BENIN, AMB. TUKUR YUSUF BURATAI PAID A COURTESY VISIT TO THE CDS IN ABUJA.

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|Date: August 19, 2021
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THE NIGERIAN AMBASSADOR TO THE REBUBLIC OF BENIN, AMB. TUKUR YUSUF BURATAI PAID A COURTESY VISIT TO THE CDS IN ABUJA.

PHOTONEWS: The Nigerian Ambassador to the Republic of Benin, His Excellency, Ambassador Tukur Yusufu Bura ...

PHOTONEWS: The Nigerian Ambassador to the Republic of Benin, His Excellency, Ambassador Tukur Yusufu Buratai paid a courtesy visit to the Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor in Abuja. Lieuten ...

August 19, 2021
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THE CHIEF OF DEFENCE STAFF (CDS), RECIEVED THE EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR OF BORNO STATE, HIS EXCELLENCY, PROFESSOR BABAGANA UMARA ZULUM IN DEFENCE HEADQUARER, ABUJA

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|Date: August 16, 2021
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THE CHIEF OF DEFENCE STAFF (CDS), RECIEVED THE EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR OF BORNO STATE, HIS EXCELLENCY, PROFESSOR BABAGANA UMARA ZULUM IN DEFENCE HEADQUARER, ABUJA

PHOTONEWS: The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor, has granted audience to the Executive ...

PHOTONEWS: The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor, has granted audience to the Executive Governor of Borno State, his Excellency, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum who was at the Armed Fo ...

August 16, 2021
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PRESS BRIEFING BY DIRECTORATE OF DEFENCE MEDIA OPERATIONS HELD AT DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS NEW CONFERENCE ROOM ON 12 AUGUST 2021

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|Date: August 12, 2021
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PRESS BRIEFING BY DIRECTORATE OF DEFENCE MEDIA OPERATIONS HELD AT DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS NEW CONFERENCE ROOM ON 12 AUGUST 2021

1. Good morning Gentlemen of the Press. You are once again welcome to our bi-weekly briefing on the Armed ...

1. Good morning Gentlemen of the Press. You are once again welcome to our bi-weekly briefing on the Armed Forces of Nigeria’s operational activities. Various kinetic operations were carried out to den ...

August 12, 2021
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SKILLS ACQUISITION: DEPOWA EMPOWERS NEW SET OF WIDOWS, OTHERS, AS MINISTRY OF WOMEN AFFAIRS SEEKS PARTNERSHIP

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|Date: August 04, 2021
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SKILLS ACQUISITION: DEPOWA EMPOWERS NEW SET OF WIDOWS, OTHERS, AS MINISTRY OF WOMEN AFFAIRS SEEKS PARTNERSHIP

The Minister of Women Affairs, Dame Pauline Tallen, has indicated the desire and commitment of her minist ...

The Minister of Women Affairs, Dame Pauline Tallen, has indicated the desire and commitment of her ministry to partner the Defence and Police Officers’ Wives Association (DEPOWA), towards empowerment ...

August 04, 2021
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MINISTER OF WOMEN AFFAIRS VISITS DHQ, HAILS NIGERIAN MILITARY FOR LAUNCHING GENDER POLICY

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|Date: July 28, 2021
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MINISTER OF WOMEN AFFAIRS VISITS DHQ, HAILS NIGERIAN MILITARY FOR LAUNCHING GENDER POLICY

The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Dame Pauline Tallen, has hailed the Chief of Defenc ...

The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Dame Pauline Tallen, has hailed the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor, for launching the Armed Force of Nigeria Gender Policy (AF ...

July 28, 2021
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GENERAL IRABOR CONFERRED AS GRAND PATRON OF OSMA, NAMED CHIEF HOST OF SAHEL MILITARY GAMES

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|Date: July 28, 2021
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GENERAL IRABOR CONFERRED AS GRAND PATRON OF OSMA, NAMED CHIEF HOST OF SAHEL MILITARY GAMES

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor, has been conferred as the Grand Patron of the Org ...

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor, has been conferred as the Grand Patron of the Organization of Military Sports in Africa (OSMA), and also named Chief Host of forthcoming Sahel M ...

July 28, 2021
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DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS TAKES CDS SECUIRTY PARLEY TO SOUTHEAST …As Gen Irabor Assures on Improved Security

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|Date: July 22, 2021
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DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS TAKES CDS SECUIRTY PARLEY TO SOUTHEAST …As Gen Irabor Assures on Improved Security

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor, has assured the people of the South- East (SE) co ...

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor, has assured the people of the South- East (SE) commitment towards improving the security situation in the Region and the Nation at large. Gen Ir ...

July 22, 2021
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EID EL KABIR: COAS OBSERVES EID PRAYERS AT THE FRONT LINES

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|Date: July 20, 2021
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EID EL KABIR: COAS OBSERVES EID PRAYERS AT THE FRONT LINES

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya has performed this year’s Eid-El Kabir pra ...

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya has performed this year’s Eid-El Kabir prayers with troops of Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) at the 212 parade gr ...

July 20, 2021
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ALPHA JET AIRCRAFT CRASHES IN ZAMFARA STATE, PILOT RESCUED

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|Date: July 19, 2021
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ALPHA JET AIRCRAFT CRASHES IN ZAMFARA STATE, PILOT RESCUED

On 18 July 2021, at about 12.45 pm, a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Alpha Jet aircraft, returning from a succe ...

On 18 July 2021, at about 12.45 pm, a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Alpha Jet aircraft, returning from a successful air interdiction mission between the boundaries of Zamfara and Kaduna State, came under i ...

July 19, 2021
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CDS ATTRIBUTES RESCUE OF NAF FIGHTER PILOT PARTLY TO ENGAGEMENT OF STAKEHOLDERS, AS DHQ HOLDS SECURITY PARLEY WITH RETIRED SENIOR MILITARY OFFICERS IN NORTHWEST

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|Date: July 19, 2021
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CDS ATTRIBUTES RESCUE OF NAF FIGHTER PILOT PARTLY TO ENGAGEMENT OF STAKEHOLDERS, AS DHQ HOLDS SECURITY PARLEY WITH RETIRED SENIOR MILITARY OFFICERS IN NORTHWEST

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor has attributed, in part, the rescue and safe retu ...

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor has attributed, in part, the rescue and safe return of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) fighter pilot that was involved in air crash yesterday, 18 J ...

July 19, 2021
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ALLEGED KILLING OF A STUDENT BY A SOLDIER IN BAYELSA UNDER INVESTIGATION

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|Date: July 15, 2021
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ALLEGED KILLING OF A STUDENT BY A SOLDIER IN BAYELSA UNDER INVESTIGATION

The Nigerian Army has been notified of a media publication, alleging that a jealous soldier killed his lo ...

The Nigerian Army has been notified of a media publication, alleging that a jealous soldier killed his lover, one Miss Jennifer Ugadu, an undergraduate student, at the Niger Delta University, Ammasoma ...

July 15, 2021
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PRESS BRIEFING BY DIRECTORATE OF DEFENCE MEDIA OPERATIONS HELD AT DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS NEW CONFERENCE ROOM ON 15 JULY 2021

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|Date: July 15, 2021
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PRESS BRIEFING BY DIRECTORATE OF DEFENCE MEDIA OPERATIONS HELD AT DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS NEW CONFERENCE ROOM ON 15 JULY 2021

Gentlemen of the press, you are welcome to today’s operational brief. You are aware of our operational ac ...

Gentlemen of the press, you are welcome to today’s operational brief. You are aware of our operational activities in the various geo-political zones of the Country. Therefore, it is imperative to upda ...

July 15, 2021
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#DHQUpdate Military Success

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|Date: July 09, 2021
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#DHQUpdate Military Success

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July 09, 2021
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NADCEL 2021: NAOWA GUARDS BRIGADE CONDUCTS COMMUNITY OUTREACH IN NASARAWA STATE

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|Date: July 09, 2021
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NADCEL 2021: NAOWA GUARDS BRIGADE CONDUCTS COMMUNITY OUTREACH IN NASARAWA STATE

The Nigerian Army Officers' Wives Association (NAOWA), Guards Brigade Chapter has conducted a community o ...

The Nigerian Army Officers' Wives Association (NAOWA), Guards Brigade Chapter has conducted a community outreach for children, widows and orphans in the Brigade's Area of Responsibility in commemorati ...

July 09, 2021
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PRESS BRIEFING BY DIRECTORATE OF DEFENCE MEDIA OPERATIONS HELD AT DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS NEW CONFERENCE ROOM ON 1 JULY 2021

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|Date: July 09, 2021
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PRESS BRIEFING BY DIRECTORATE OF DEFENCE MEDIA OPERATIONS HELD AT DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS NEW CONFERENCE ROOM ON 1 JULY 2021

1. Gentlemen of the Press, you are welcome once again to today’s media operation updates on the Armed For ...

1. Gentlemen of the Press, you are welcome once again to today’s media operation updates on the Armed Forces of Nigeria’s operational activities across the Country. Today’s brief will highlight our op ...

July 09, 2021
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GENERAL IRABOR SEEKS CONCERTED EFFORTS IN COMBATING TRANSNATIONAL TERRORISM

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|Date: July 09, 2021
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GENERAL IRABOR SEEKS CONCERTED EFFORTS IN COMBATING TRANSNATIONAL TERRORISM

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor, has called for concerted efforts of stakeholders ...

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor, has called for concerted efforts of stakeholders in combating transnational terrorism in the West African Sub-region. The CDS made the disclosur ...

July 09, 2021
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MILITARY VETERANS HARP ON PEACE ADVOCACY AT DHQ MAIDEN SECURITY PARLEY

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|Date: July 09, 2021
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MILITARY VETERANS HARP ON PEACE ADVOCACY AT DHQ MAIDEN SECURITY PARLEY

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor, has urged military veterans to be drivers of peac ...

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor, has urged military veterans to be drivers of peace, unity and progress within their neighbourhood. The CDS made the appeal today 24 June 2021 at ...

July 09, 2021
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CHIEF OF DEFENCE STAFF, GENERAL IRABOR DID NOT SAY NIGERIAN SOLDIERS WERE NOT TRAINED FOR BANDITRY, INSURGENCY

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|Date: July 09, 2021
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CHIEF OF DEFENCE STAFF, GENERAL IRABOR DID NOT SAY NIGERIAN SOLDIERS WERE NOT TRAINED FOR BANDITRY, INSURGENCY

The attention of the Defence Headquarters (DHQ), has been drawn to online news report making the rounds t ...

The attention of the Defence Headquarters (DHQ), has been drawn to online news report making the rounds that the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor, said the Nigerian Armed Forces have ...

July 09, 2021
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PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI DECORATES COAS WITH NEW RANK OF LIEUTENANT GENERAL

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|Date: July 07, 2021
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PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI DECORATES COAS WITH NEW RANK OF LIEUTENANT GENERAL

President Muhammadu Buhari today Wednesday 7 July 2021 elavated and decorated the Chief of Army Staff (CO ...

President Muhammadu Buhari today Wednesday 7 July 2021 elavated and decorated the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Major General Faruk Yahaya with his new badge of rank of Lieutenant General. This is comin ...

July 07, 2021
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WIFE OF PAKISTAN CHAIRMAN JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF COMMENDS DEPOWA HUMANITARIAN PROGRAMMES

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|Date: July 01, 2021
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WIFE OF PAKISTAN CHAIRMAN JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF COMMENDS DEPOWA HUMANITARIAN PROGRAMMES

The wife of the Pakistani Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, Mrs Syeda Bushra Raza has commended ...

The wife of the Pakistani Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, Mrs Syeda Bushra Raza has commended the social intervention and humanitarian programmes of the Defence and Police Officers’ Wives A ...

July 01, 2021
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NIGERIA – PAKISTAN ARMED FORCES TO PARTNER IN THE AREA OF DEFENCE CAPABILITIES

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|Date: July 01, 2021
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NIGERIA – PAKISTAN ARMED FORCES TO PARTNER IN THE AREA OF DEFENCE CAPABILITIES

The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) has indicated interest to collaborate with the Pakistan Armed Forces (P ...

The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) has indicated interest to collaborate with the Pakistan Armed Forces (PAF) in the area of defence capabilities to further boost its operations. The Chief of Defence S ...

July 01, 2021
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PRESS BRIEFING BY DIRECTORATE OF DEFENCE MEDIA OPERATIONS HELD AT DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS NEW CONFERENCE ROOM ON 17 JUNE 2021

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|Date: June 17, 2021
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PRESS BRIEFING BY DIRECTORATE OF DEFENCE MEDIA OPERATIONS HELD AT DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS NEW CONFERENCE ROOM ON 17 JUNE 2021

1. Ladies and Gentlemen of the Press, you are welcome to today’s briefing, which is as usual, intended ...

1. Ladies and Gentlemen of the Press, you are welcome to today’s briefing, which is as usual, intended tokeep the general public abreast of the operational efforts of the Armed Forces of Nigeria’s i ...

June 17, 2021
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PRESS BRIEFING BY DIRECTORATE OF DEFENCE MEDIA OPERATIONS HELD AT DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS NEW CONFERENCE ROOM ON 3 JUNE 2021

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|Date: June 03, 2021
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PRESS BRIEFING BY DIRECTORATE OF DEFENCE MEDIA OPERATIONS HELD AT DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS NEW CONFERENCE ROOM ON 3 JUNE 2021

Gentlemen of the Press, it is my honour and privilege to once again update you on the operational efforts ...

Gentlemen of the Press, it is my honour and privilege to once again update you on the operational efforts of the Armed Forces of Nigeria and other security agencies conducting operations to tackle ins ...

June 03, 2021
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INTERNAL SECURITY: KANO GOVERNMENT DHQ STRENGTHEN EFFORT TO TACKLE BANDITARY

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|Date: June 03, 2021
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INTERNAL SECURITY: KANO GOVERNMENT DHQ STRENGTHEN EFFORT TO TACKLE BANDITARY

The Kano state government and the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) have resolved to further strengthen the ong ...

The Kano state government and the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) have resolved to further strengthen the ongoing efforts to tackle the activities of bandits in the state. This was disclosed today when th ...

June 03, 2021
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INTERNAL SECURITY: AFRICAN BAR ASSOCIATION PLEDGES SUPPORT FOR MILITARY OPERATIONS

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|Date: June 02, 2021
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INTERNAL SECURITY: AFRICAN BAR ASSOCIATION PLEDGES SUPPORT FOR MILITARY OPERATIONS

The African Bar Association (ABA), have thrown its weight behind the various internal security operations ...

The African Bar Association (ABA), have thrown its weight behind the various internal security operations being conducted by the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN), aimed at restoring peace and normalcy ac ...

June 02, 2021
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CDS HOSTS NEW CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF… urges him to build on legacy

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|Date: May 28, 2021
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CDS HOSTS NEW CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF… urges him to build on legacy

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor today played host to the newly appointed Chief of ...

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor today played host to the newly appointed Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Major General Faruk Yahaya in his office, at the Defence Headquarters (DHQ), ...

May 28, 2021
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PROFILE OF THE NEW CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF MAJOR GENERAL FARUK YAHAYA

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|Date: May 27, 2021
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PROFILE OF THE NEW CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF MAJOR GENERAL FARUK YAHAYA

The new Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Major General Faruk Yahaya was born on 5 January 1966 in Sifawa, Bodi ...

The new Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Major General Faruk Yahaya was born on 5 January 1966 in Sifawa, Bodinga Local Government Area of Sokoto state. Maj Gen Yahaya who is a member of the 37 Regular Cou ...

May 27, 2021
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PRESIDENT BUHARI APPOINTS NEW CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF

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|Date: May 27, 2021
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PRESIDENT BUHARI APPOINTS NEW CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF

The Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Mohammadu Buha ...

The Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Mohammadu Buhari has appointed Major General Farouk Yahaya as the new Chief of Army Staff. Prior to his appo ...

May 27, 2021
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CHIEF OF DEFENCE STAFF REMARKS DURING THE BURIAL OF THE LATE CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF LT GEN IBRAHIM ATTAHIRU AND TEN OTHERS

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|Date: May 22, 2021
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CHIEF OF DEFENCE STAFF REMARKS DURING THE BURIAL OF THE LATE CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF LT GEN IBRAHIM ATTAHIRU AND TEN OTHERS

LOVE FOR COUNTRY It is deeply saddening that I have to give these remarks on this occasion. Why are we he ...

LOVE FOR COUNTRY It is deeply saddening that I have to give these remarks on this occasion. Why are we here? Love for Country! How did we get here? Love for Country! What is the purpose of the Oath of ...

May 22, 2021
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REMAINS OF LATE COAS, TEN OTHER PERSONNEL LAID TO REST

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|Date: May 22, 2021
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REMAINS OF LATE COAS, TEN OTHER PERSONNEL LAID TO REST

The Armed Forces of Nigeria today intered the late Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Ibrahim ...

The Armed Forces of Nigeria today intered the late Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Ibrahim Attahiru and ten other personnel who lost their lives in an air crash which occurred on Friday ...

May 22, 2021
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ARMED FORCES OF NIGERIA LOSES CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF AND TEN OTHERS IN AIR MISHAP

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|Date: May 21, 2021
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ARMED FORCES OF NIGERIA LOSES CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF AND TEN OTHERS IN AIR MISHAP

It is with a heavy heart that the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) regrets to announce that this evening at ...

It is with a heavy heart that the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) regrets to announce that this evening at about 1800 Hours, the Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Ibrahim Attahiru in company of his entourage, ...

May 21, 2021
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A PRESS BRIEFING BY THE DEFENCE MEDIA OPERATIONS HELD AT DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS OLD CONFERENCE ROOM ON 20 MAY 2021

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|Date: May 20, 2021
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A PRESS BRIEFING BY THE DEFENCE MEDIA OPERATIONS HELD AT DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS OLD CONFERENCE ROOM ON 20 MAY 2021

Ladies and Gentlemen of the Press, I am delighted to welcome you again to the Defence Headquarters for up ...

Ladies and Gentlemen of the Press, I am delighted to welcome you again to the Defence Headquarters for updates on the operational activities of the Armed Forces of Nigeria. Though you may not have hea ...

May 20, 2021
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NIGERIAN MILITARY REMAIN LOYAL TO THE CONSTITUTION AND GOVERNMENT OF NIGERIA

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|Date: May 03, 2021
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NIGERIAN MILITARY REMAIN LOYAL TO THE CONSTITUTION AND GOVERNMENT OF NIGERIA

The attention of the military high command has been drawn to a statement purported to have been made by o ...

The attention of the military high command has been drawn to a statement purported to have been made by one Robert Clark SAN, suggesting that current political leadership should hand over power to the ...

May 03, 2021
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