Defence Ministry: I’ll Surprise My Critics, Matawalle Vows
Minister of State for Defence, Mohammed Bello Matawalle, has vowed to prove his critics wrong. Some persons had faulted the portfolio assigned to Matawalle, saying his administration as Zamfara governor battled insecurity on a major scale. However, Matawalle has said that he is confident in his ability to handle the job and that he will work hard to secure the nation. Speaking...
Defence Ministers, Badaru, Matawalle Vow Remarkable Changes In Nigeria’s Security In Coming Days
The Minister of Defence, Muhammed Badaru Abubakar, and the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Mohammed Matawalle, have promised “remarkable” changes in Nigeria’s security architecture within one year. The new ministers stated this on Tuesday while addressing journalists on the occasion of the assumption of office at the Ship House, Ministry of Defence, Abuja, barely 24 hours after being sworn...
Take Me Back To My Boko Haram Husband, Rescued Chibok Girl Begs
Another Chibok girl, Mary Nkeki, 27, has been rescued by troops of Operation Hadin Kai Theatre Command. Nkeki, who was rescued on Monday last week, said she was married to a repentant Boko Haram terrorist she identified as Adam, The Chibok girl was rescued by troops of the 81 Task Force Battalion at Dikwa during an operation into the terrorists’ enclave. The...
Buhari Saddened Over Killing Of Soldiers In Niger
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his anguish over the death of several soldiers killed in an ambush and a subsequent helicopter crash in Niger State. “I am saddened by the helicopter accident, following the tragic ambush in which we have lost our brave army personnel,” Buhari said on Saturday in a statement by his media aide, Garba Shehu. “My thoughts...
ECOWAS Defence Chiefs Ready To Militarily Restore Constitutional Order In Niger
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) defence chiefs have expressed readiness to take part in the standby force that could intervene in the Republic of Niger and restore constitutional order, Aljazeera report says. The landlocked country since July 26 has been under a military junta following the ouster of democratically elected President, Mohamed Bazoum by the presidential guards unit...
Nasarawa First Class Chief, Wife Abducted
A first-class traditional ruler in Nasarawa State, the Emir of Gurku, Jibrin Mohammed, and his wife, has been abducted. The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ramhan Nansel, confirmed the incident to journalists. He disclosed that the Emir was taken away from his palace which is located a few kilometres from the Mararraba main town of Karu Local Government Area on Sunday...
UAE Deploys Military Vehicles To Support Anti-Terrorism Efforts In Chad
The United Arab Emirates on Sunday announced the deployment of military vehicles and other security gear to Chad in support of anti-“terrorism” efforts and border protection. The UAE’s official news agency WAM included a photo of several desert-coloured armoured vehicles, with the Emirati and Chadian flags draped over two of them. Emirati firm NIMR, belonging to the oil-rich country manufactures the...
Two Army Divisions Reach Partnership, Vow To Root Out IPOB
Two divisions of the Nigerian Army have partnered to fight against the operations of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in the Southeast. Army spokesperson, Iweha Ikedichi, in a statement on Wednesday, announced that the General Officers Commanding (GOC) 82 and 6 Divisions have committed to cooperate and work even more closely. This commitment was made when the GOC 82 Division,...
South Africa: Five Killed As Rival Groups Of Illegal Miners Clash
No fewer than five persons have been killed in Johannesburg, South Africa after a deadly clash between two rival groups of illegal miners, the police announced Sunday. Bodies of the suspected illegal miners according to the police were recovered near an abandoned mine shaft close to a slum in the suburb of Riverlea west of Johannesburg. "Preliminary investigation suggests that two...
China Signs Military Cooperation With 40 African Countries
Russia has signed agreements for military cooperation with over 40 African countries. Russian President Vladimir Putin announced this on Friday in St Petersburg. President Putin made the announcement during the second and final day of the second Russia-Africa Summit. He said, “We are developing partnerships in military and military-technical cooperation with more than 40 African states to strengthen the defence capabilities of...
