50 percent of the Mine- Resistant Armour-Protected Vehicles (MRAP) donated to the Nigerian Army by the Unites States are faulty. According to THE NATION, it would cost the military millions in dollars to fix and equip the MRAP to standard use, especially because the spare parts could only be bought from the original manufacturers in […]
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For Dr Waziri Isa Gwantu, December 13, 2015 will ever remain a dark day for the remaining days of his life. That was the day he lost four of his children— three boys and a girl; all university undergraduates during the tragic encounter between members of the Nigerian Army and the Shiites Islamic sect in […]
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In an interview with Press TV, Dr. Nusaiba Ibrahim Zakzaky, the daughter of Nigerian Shia cleric Sheikh Ibrahim al-Zakzaky claims over 1000 people have been killed by the Nigerian military in the recent clashes with supporters of her father. Press TV: Yes what started it? Zakzaky: Yes, I really was not able to …, I […]
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The Army has disclosed that Boko Haram insurgents have ambushed soldiers conveying foodstuff to troops in Bama-Ngurosoye, Borno state. This was revealed by the acting Army Spokesperson, Col Sani Usman said, “It will be recalled that Ngurosoye has been cleared of terrorists months ago, but some elements of Boko Haram terrorists that were thought to […]
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CHIEF of army staff Lt General Tukur Buratai has castigated troops of the Nigerian Army and called them cowardly for abandoning their weapons and fleeing in the face of a Boko Haram attack at Geidam in Yobe State. Last week, Boko Haram terrorists attacked the town killing dozens in a bloody orgy, forcing local resident […]
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The Nigerian Army on Friday raised alarm over plans by “some highly-placed individuals” in the North East, particularly Borno State, to sabotage military operations in the region. A statement by the army spokesman, Sani Usman, said the elite were bent on having the activities of the Boko Haram terrorists prolonged for their selfish interests. Mr. […]
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The immediate past National Security Adviser, Colonel Sambo Dasuki (rtd), has spoken of how the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan facilitated the acquisition of hitherto elusive weaponry in the last one year and recovered many local governments that had been occupied by Boko Haram terrorists. Sambo, who had been a subject of media focus […]
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Former Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Kenneth Minimah has blamed the escalation of Boko Haram terrorism on its use to advance sectional, tribal, religious and political interests. Minimah made this known yesterday in his valedictory speech during a pulling out parade in his honour at the Army Headquarters Garrison, Mogadishu Cantonment Abuja. He […]
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Alex Badeh says traitors within Nigerian military leaked plans to the invisible enemy Shortly after being sacked by President Muhammadu Buhari, Alex Badeh uncovered the main problem in fighting Boko Haram that led to his resignation. He told that saboteurs within the ranks of the army constantly leaked crucially important information about operational plans to […]
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By Prince Charles Dickson: On Saturday, 4 October, 2013, Bauchi, capital of Bauchi State, was experiencing an unusually cold weather. At the Old GRA, a suburb of the city, Ismaila Gambo, a 21-year old with a neatly trimmed beard got up at dawn and headed to a nearby mosque for his morning prayers. He wore […]
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