Month: August 2021

MNJTF forces neutralise scores of terrorists in Lake Chad Region

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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 in Baroua came under heavy attack by suspected BHT/ISWAP criminals in the early hours of Wednesday 25 August 2021. The troops tactically canalized the criminals to their effective killing zone, brought heavy fire on them and neutralized scores of the terrorists, while others escaped with various degree of injuries. At the end of the encounter, a total of Forty-Three (43)…

Troops foil Boko Haram attack in Yobe Town,

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Troops of Sector 2 Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI have foiled an attempted attack on Babangida town in Yobe State on Wednesday 25 August 2021 by Boko Haram and Islamic State of West Africa Province terrorists, prowling for logistics replenishment. The criminals made futile effort to infiltrate the town, but were met with a fierce counter attack from the vigilant troops, forcing them to retreat in disarray. In the counter attack, the gallant troops captured one gun truck, one Dushka Anti Aircraft Gun, two AK 47 rifles…

DDI seeks media support on projecting military operations

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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) positively, by leveraging its prowess to change the negative perception and narrative following the security situation in the country. He said this is necessary for Nigerians to appreciate the selfless sacrifices of men and women of the AFN towards ensuring peace and unity of the Nation. The DDI made the call on Wednesday 25 August, 2021 when he paid a…

5G DEPLOYMENT : Our State of Readiness is very high – Danbatta ….. lauds telecoms’ healthy competition

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The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, has expressed the Commission’s readiness for the implementation of the government’s decision on 5G deployment. The EVC also lauded the thriving healthy competition in the telecommunications industry, which he said has driven down the prices of data in the country. Fielding questions from the newly posted Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, Mr. Bitrus Bako Nabasu, during a presentation on Wednesday in Abuja, the NCC boss observed that the Commission as a…

BANDITRY : Gov Sani Bello calls for states joint operations … visits Ma’undu community, lauds security operatives

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Niger state Governor ,Abubakar Sani Bello has said that only joint operations amongst the states affected by the acts of banditry will bring an end to the nefarious activities of bandits and kidnappers. Governor Sani Bello disclosed this when he visited Ma’undu in Mariga local government Area of the State which has been deserted by members of the community for about one year now due to banditry activities. The aim of his visit was to boost the moral of the over 300 security operatives including vigilantes that librated the community…

ATTACKS ON NDA : Defence Hqrs refutes media report on CCTV personnel

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The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has denied a news publication by Cable online news media which claimed that personnel on duty at the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) CCTV monitoring room were sleeping when bandits attacked the officers’ residential quarters leading to the death of two officers and the abduction of 1 other officer. The Nigerian Armed Forces in release signed by Director,Defence Information,Major General Benjamin Olufemi Sawyerr stated that the allegation was untrue and also challenged the Cable Online to publish forthwith a verifiable proof of personnel sleeping during the incident. “It…

UI Ag.VC, Prof Ekanola, felicitates with Sultan Sa’ad Abubakar at 65

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The Acting Vice-Chancellor, University of Ibadan, Prof. Adebola Babatunde Ekanola, has congratulated His Eminence, the Sultan of Sokoto and Chancellor, University of Ibadan, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, on his memorable 65th birthday. In a statement by the University’s Director of Public Communication, Olatunji Oladejo, the Acting VC described the leader of the Ummah in Nigeria and Co-Chairman of Nigeria’s Inter-Religious Council as a diligent, selfless, peaceful, friendly, amicable, thoughtful leader and father who continues to use his royal position, not for any personal gain, but for service to the…

Attack on NDA, an affront to the military – Ojukwu

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The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Tony Ojukwu Esq has condemned in strong terms the attack on the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), described it as an affront on Nigeria’s security which is highly unacceptable. Ojukwu while expressing shock and disappointment as he reacted to the news of the attack in his office, Tuesday in Abuja said the NDA is the pride of the country where people from other parts of the world come to train. “The invasion of the institution with high international repute where very…

NDA ATTACK : Abducted Military officer found dead ….. As Kaduna govt expresses sadness at occurrence

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The military officer abducted on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at Nigerian Defence Academy, Afaka in Kaduna State, Major Christopher Datong, has been killed by his captors.   His body was reportedly found in the evening of same day, hours after he was captured by bandits.   Thenewsbearer had earlier learnt that the abductors reportedly demanded N200 million as ransom for him to regain his freedom. •Major Datong with his pregnant wife Datong who was from Pankshin in Plateau State, was born on January 4, 1978.   One of the photographs…

Organisers call for Maiden NSA Award nominations, voting

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The organizers of Nigeria Service Awards (NSA) on Tuesday called for nominations and voting into the various categories for the 2021 Maiden edition of the award scheduled for Nov. 11 The Convener of the Nigeria Service Awards (NSA) and Executive Director, COA Media, Amb. Cletus Akhimien disclosed this in a press Statement made available to newsmen on Monday in Jos.Plateau state. Amb. Cletus Akhimien who said nominations commences on Tuesday, Aug. 24,2021,said NSA Selection Process Time-line has Sept. 10,2021 as Deadline for submission of nominations, Sept 12: Call for the…