Tag: Nigerian Army

Nigerian leaders as CBEX Ponzi chancers By Festus Adedayo

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On Page 28 of his very provocative book, The Present Darkness: A history of Nigerian organized crime, (2016) Stephen Ellis, British historian and Africanist, compared Nigerian politics to con artistry. Their practices, he said, were not different from acts of fabulists and fraudsters. Ellis’ take on Nigerian leaders synchronizes with a Henry Louis Gate’s The New Yorker piece of September 25, 1995. With the title, “Powell and the Black Elite,” the piece quoted ex-American Secretary of State, Colin Powell, as saying, “Nigerians as a group, frankly, are marvellous scammers… I…

MURIC commends Nigerian Army’s Tactical Reforms amid renewed Insecurity in Borno, Plateau

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has applauded the Nigerian Army for initiating tactical changes in its operations to address the resurgence of attacks in Borno and Plateau States.   This commendation followed public outcries by Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno and Governor Caleb Muftwang of Plateau over the deteriorating security situation in their respective states. MURIC had earlier echoed similar concerns, urging urgent military action to restore peace and protect civilian lives.   In a statement issued on Saturday, April 19, 2025, the Founder and Executive Director of MURIC, Professor…

Nigerian Army produces first professor

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The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) has conferred the title of a Professor on Abubakar-Surajo Imam, a Lieutenant-Colonel and Head of Department of Mechatronics Engineering at the institution.   Lt Colonel Imam is now a Professor of Mechatronics Engineering. Mechatronics is a multidisciplinary field that combines mechanical engineering, electronics, computer science, and control engineering.   He is said to be the first professor from among serving personnel in the history of the Nigerian Army.   The Registrar of the Academy, A.M Tukur, a brigadier-general, announced the promotion in a statement on…

Army pledges more support for NYSC, DG lauds gesture

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The Nigerian Army has recommited itself itself towards the provision of adequate security for Corps Members and NYSC Officials. The Brigade Commander, 17 Brigade Nigerian Army, Katsina, Brigadier General O.F Fadairo stated this today when the Director General of NYSC, Brigadier General YD Ahmed paid him a courtesy visit in his office.   The Commander who lauded NYSC for its efforts in uniting the country through programmes and posting policy appealed for more stakeholders’ support for the Scheme.   General Fadairo also commended the NYSC Director General for his giant…

Gov Adeleke hails Nigerian Army for upholding democracy in Nigeria … as COAS inaugurates CIMIC Projects In Osun

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Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has lauded the Nigerian Army(NA) for protecting and ensuring uninterrupted democracy in Nigeria since 1999. The Governor gave the commendation at Ede, when he received the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, who paid him a courtesy call today Thursday 12 October 2023, while on a working tour of Nigerian Army formations and units in 2 Division Area of responsibility. Governor Adeleke clarified further, that the Nigerian Army has been instrumental to the thriving of democracy in Nigeria, by remaining professional…

Army court-martials General to 7 years in jail over $2.1m, N1.65b theft

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A Nigerian Special Army Court sitting in Abuja has sentenced a former Group Managing Director, Nigerian Army Properties Limited, Maj.-Gen. Umar Mohammed, to seven years imprisonment for stealing the sum of $2,178,900 and N1.65 billion belonging to the Nigerian Army Property Limited (NAPL).   Mohammed was sentenced on Tuesday, October 10, after the court found him guilty of 14 count charges out of 18 count charges brought before the court, bordering on forgery, misappropriation of funds, and conspiracy among others.   Despite pleading not guilty to the charges, the eight-man…

Military reiterates commitment to National Security,neutralizes 151Terrorists, arrests 456, nabs 45 Oil Thieves

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The Nigerian Military has again pledged its commitment to remain focused in its operations in support of national security interests. The military added that the priority of its operations focused on protection of the citizens from the senseless violence of terrorist and other violently extremist groups.   The Director Defence Media Operations, Major Gen. Edward Buba disclosed this at the weekly briefing on military operations activities at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja on Thursday 15th September,2023.   “Our ongoing operations reflect the commitment of the military to end terrorism and…

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…

COAS denies Reuters’ claims, says report tend to rubbish success recorded in fight against insurgency

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The Nigerian Army has again refuted Reuters report on alleged abortion of 10,000 pregnancies, massacre of children and other Sexual and Gender Based Violations against the Armed Forces.The NA challenged the international news agency to bring up evidence to substantiate the claim. The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Farouk Yahaya who stated this while testifying before the Special Independent Investigative Panel on Human Rights Violations in Counter Insurgency Operations in the North East said that it appeared that Reuters was acting a script to rubbish our successes in the…

How Nigerian Army is Enriching Civil-Military Relations through Community-Relations Approach By Chidi Omeje

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Most corporate organisations across the world today are waking up to the responsibilities to their publics, especially host communities. By willingly embracing the act of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), they not only consider the altruistic essence of the practice but see it as a veritable means of ensuring a peaceful, harmonious environment conducive for productivity or achieving the organisation’s set goals or desired objectives. As a matter of fact, CSR is increasingly becoming a top priority in the programme schedules of most corporate organisations, with a good chunk of their…