Category: Security

Nigerian Navy debunks Online Advert on Sales of Admission Forms For Nigerian Navy College Of Health Sciences And Technology Offa

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The attention of the Naval Headquarters has been drawn to a fraudulent online advertisement/sales of admission forms for the Nigerian Navy College of Health Sciences and Technology Offa, Kwara State to unsuspecting members of the public. The fake advertisement fixed the cost of obtaining admission forms at the rate of Fifteen Thousand Naira (N15,000.00) while the school fees is stipulated as One Hundred and Eighty Six Thousand Eight Hundred and Fifty Naira (N186,850.00). The criminals further directed all payments for the forms and school fees to be lodged into a…

BREAKING: Russian Mercenary Leader, Prigozhin, 9 others killed in plane crash

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Russian Machinery,and Leader of Wagner, a private military company, Yevgeny Prigozhin has been killed in a plane crash. According to BBC, Prigozhin was among 10 passengers on board a private jet that crashed in the north of Moscow, the capital of Russia, on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. The Russian Civil Aviation Authority said seven passengers and three crew were on board the Embraer aircraft, which was en route from Moscow to St Petersburg. Prigozhin shared his first video address since his aborted June mutiny just two days ago. Prigozhin appeared…

Nigerian Military colleges hold joint Operational Planning Exercise

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The Army War College Nigeria (AWCN) is currently hosting a comprehensive Joint Operation Planning Exercise (JOPEX) code named Exercise SKY LOCK 2023 in conjunction with National Defence College (NDC). The exercise is aimed at fostering a robust and coordinated response to contemporary security challenges. Participants from the Army War College Nigeria, Naval War College Nigeria, and Air Force War College Nigeria are actively engaged in this exercise, which is designed to enhance their ability to address complex security situations while operating collaboratively in a joint and multi-agency framework. In his…

Gov Zulum donates N10m to wounded soldiers

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The Borno State Governor, Prof.Babagana Umara Zulum has approved the release of 10 million naira as a relief package to soldiers wounded during battles in Borno. The package was presented to General Officer Commanding (GOC) 7 Division, Maiduguri, Maj.-Gen. Peter Malla by the Borno Commissioner of Information and Security, Prof. Usman Tar and the Permanent Secretary Government House, Mustapha Busuguma. During the presentation, Tar said the package was a fulfilment of the pledge made by Zulum during the Eid-el-kabir lunch for troops in Maiduguri, organized by Chief of Army Staff…

Troops neutralise 28 Terrorists, arrest 113 others, rescue 82 victims – DHQ

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The Defence Headquarters has said the troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria had in the last two weeks neutralised 28 terrorists, apprehended 113 and rescued 82 victims in various operations across the country. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, disclosed this at the biweekly briefing on the operations of the military across the country on Thursday 17th August ,2023 in Abuja. Maj Gen Buba said the apprehended suspects comprised 92 terrorists, six gunrunners, three kidnappers, six collaborators and seven perpetrators of oil theft. He said the troops…

AANI sympathizes with Nigerian Military over recent tragedies

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The Alumni Association of the National Institute (AANI) has expressed its deepest condolences to the Armed Forces of Nigeria, the families of the fallen gallant officers and soldiers and all the affected individuals in Nigeria as the nation mourned the tragic ambush of Nigerian soldiers and the subsequent air crash involving a military aircraft engaged in casualty evacuation and rescue efforts on August 14, 2023, in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the Armed Forces of Nigeria, families, friends, and loved ones of…

BREAKING: DHQ gives update on Evacuation Helicopter crash in Niger state

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The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) at the biweekly briefing of the Defence Media Operations on Thursday, August 17, 2023. confirmed that some men and Officers of Nigerian Army paid the supreme price in the ongoing fight against Terrorism and banditry in Niger state. Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, disclosed this while giving a breakdown of casualties in the ambush of troops in Niger State and an evacuation helicopter that crashed on August 14, 2023.He revealed that seven soldiers were also wounded during the unfortunate ambush. Breaking down the…

Nigerian Army’s commitment to security of lives and property in Edo State commendable – Gov Obaseki

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Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki has acknowledged and commended the commitment of the Nigerian Army in ensuring peaceful coexistence and protection of lives and properties in Edo State. The Governor made the commendation when he received the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 2 Division Nigerian Army Major General Valentine Okoro on courtesy visit in his office at Edo State Government House Benin City on 16 August 2023. Governor Obaseki stressed that Edo State has enjoyed a very cordial relationship with the Nigerian Army and extended his appreciation to the Chief…

MNJTF Commander visits Chadien Defence Minister, seeks more support

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The Force Commander of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), Major General Ibrahim Sallau Ali today 16th August,2023 a courtesy visit on the Chadian Minister of Defence, General Yaya Brahim Daoud at the Ministry of Defence, N’djamena- Chad. Major General Ali expressed his appreciation for the Chadian government’s support to the MNJTF. He lauded the bravery of the officers and men of the Chadian armed forces, whose contributions since 2015 have been supportive in the fight against Boko Haram. Ali noted the significant inroads made so far, the Force Commander…

Nigerian Navy to adopt AI to enhance operational effectiveness

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The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla has stressed the need for the Nigerian Navy NN to leverage on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies to enhance the maintenance of NN platforms and other operational activities. The CNS stated this during presentation of a paper by NN participants of National Defence College (NDC) Course 31, titled “Artificial Intelligence and Ship Maintenance: Strategic Options for the Nigerian Navy by 2035. The CNS further stated that the use of AI is significantly transforming the maritime industry…