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PHOTOS: Military Holds Mass Burial For Personnel Killed In Niger State Ambush
The military is currently conducting a mass burial for personnel who died during an ambush and air crash in Niger State. Bandits had ambushed the troops in Niger State on August 14, 2023, killing 14 soldiers while seven were injured. The burial is taking place at the National Military Cemetery, …
Read More »Group Applauds Nigerian Military For Peacekeeping Mission In Guinea Bissau
National Security Assessment Group (NSAG) has commended the Nigerian military for its role in bringing peace and stability in various parts of the world, especially Guinea Bissau. The group, in a press release yesterday welcomed back to the country the 84 Nigerian soldiers who served in the ECOWAS Stabilisation Support …
Read More »Military Board Begins Payment Of Third Tranche Of Retirees Allowances
The Military Pensions Board (MPB) has begun payment of the third tranche of the Security Debarment Allowance (SDA) to eligible military retirees/Next of Kins (NOKs) of deceased military personnel. A statement by the Chairmen of the board, Rear Admiral SA LAWA, on Tuesday, said the payment of the third tranche …
Read More »JUST IN: 21 Bandits Neutralise By Military Forces In Zamfara
Troops of Operation Hadarin Daji have again conducted clearance operations which resulted to the killing of twenty one dreaded bandits’ kingpins in Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State. According to a military source, the bandits’ kingpins neutralized include Yellow Mai Naira and nine members of Hamisu Black who were …
Read More »Military Foils Bandits Attack In Zamfara
Troops of the Operation Hadarin Daji, OPHD, with the joint efforts of the local vigilante, on Sunday, foiled bandits’ attack at Bula village of Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State. According to eyewitnesses, the armed bandits stormed the community in their large numbers shooting sporadically in the wee …
Read More »Nigeria’s Military Overstretched – Defence Minister
The Minister of Defence, Bashir Magashi, said the Nigeria Armed Forces is overburdened because of inadequate manpower and numerous security challenges confronting the nation. The minister stated this on Monday in Abuja at the 25th edition of the President Muhammadu Buhari (PMB) Scorecard Series organised to showcase the achievements of …
Read More »Police Arrest Armed Robbery Suspect Impersonating As Military Officer
Operatives of the Anti-kidnapping unit of the Bayelsa State Police Command said it has arrested a notorious armed robbery suspect impersonating a military officer. A statement issued to Newsextra24, on Thursday, through the State’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Asinim Butswat, said “The suspect Kaizer Freeman was arrested following a …
Read More »Igbo Youths Demand Removal Of Military Checkpoints In South East
The Coalition of South East Youth Leaders, COSEYL, has called for the removal of all security checkpoints in the region. A statement issued on Tuesday by the President General of the coalition, Goodluck Ibem said the call followed an alleged dehumanization of motorists by Nigerian soldiers at checkpoints across the …
Read More »Pilot’s Body Recovered After Italian Military Jet Crashes In Sicily
An Italian air force pilot was killed when his fighter plane crashed on the island of Sicily. Rescue forces found the man’s body early on Wednesday, news agency ANSA reported. The Italian military had confirmed the crash late Tuesday, saying the aircraft did not return from a training mission in the …
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