Military faults radio station broadcast on dismissed soldiers’ complaints
The Defence Headquarters has faulted Human Rights Radio for allowing live broadcast of aggrieved former military personnel who complained against various disciplinary actions taken against them by their respective services. The Director, Defence Information, Maj.-Gen. Benjamin Sawyerr, in a statement on Thursday, said the videos of the broadcast were also viral on social media.
NAF explains activities of fighter planes in Yobe
Sets up BoI to investigate alleged killing of civilians The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), has constituted a military Board of Inquiry(BoI), to probe alleged attack and killings of innocent civilians by one of its fighter jets at the Kamadougou village in Yobe State.
Sustain the bombardment, NAF chief charges troops
The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Oladayo Amao has charged personnel of the Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) to sustain the current onslaught against terrorists and insurgents in the North East.
COAS tasks RSMs on restoration of regimentation
The Chief Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Farouk Yahaya has enjoined Regimental Sergeant Majors (RSM) of the Nigerian Army (NA) to ensure the complete restoration of regimentation in the force.
Magashi urges African militaries to preserve democracy
The Minister of Defence, rtd Maj.-Gen. Bashir Magashi has called on African militaries to remain committed to the preservation of democracy on the continent.
We will continue to support the development of aquatic sports-Navy Chief
BY Collins Obibi, Lagos The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Awwal Gambo, says the Nigerian Navy (NN) will continue to support the Nigerian Aquatic Federation (NAF) to develop swimming in the country.
Army colonel on Guinean TV says govt dissolved, borders shut
CONAKRY, Guinea (AP) — A Guinean army colonel seized control of state television Sunday and declared that President Alpha Conde’s government had been dissolved in the West African nation, an announcement that came after hours of heavy gunfire near the presidential palace.
Nigerian Navy to establish Desert Warfare Institute in Kano
The Nigerian Navy says it will establish the Desert Warfare Institute, a Comprehensive Secondary School and a garment industry in Kano to improve the security challenges in the state and the country at large.
Insurgency: Theatre Commander seeks more collaboration with FRSC, others in Borno
The Theatre Commander, “Operation Hadin Kai”, Maj.-Gen. Christopher Musa, has called for more collaboration with Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and other stakeholders in the fight against insurgency.
CDS tasks traditional rulers on peace building
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Lucky Irabor, has advised traditional rulers in Plateau State to promote peaceful co-existence in their domains.