arms

December 5, 2017

I will never call on Fulanis to pick up arms – Sultan

Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar III has said he will never urge the Fulani to pick up arms to kill any Nigerian. Abubakar said this on Monday while reacting to reports which quoted him as making inciting comments. Background: The comments were about the recent killing of some Fulanis in Numan, Adamawa. Abubakar who was represented by Muhammadu... Read More

arms, Fulanis, Sa’ad Abubakar, Sultan of Sokoto

Turkey warns US of the backlash from decision to arm Kurdish fighters

by Itunuoluwa Adebo Turkey has warned the US, Wednesday that the decision to arm Kurdish forces fighting Islamic State in Syria could end up hurting Washington, and accused its NATO ally of siding with terrorists. The warning came a week before President Tayyip Erdogan is due in Washington for his first meeting with President Trump,... Read More

.US, arms, kurdish fighters, syria, Turkey

President Trump approves plan to directly arm Syrian Kurds against Islamic State

by Itunuoluwa Adebo According to the Pentagon, US president Donald Trump has approved arming Kurdish forces in Syria in the fight to reclaim territory from Islamic State, a decision made over strong objections from Turkey. US military officials have argued that Kurdish forces are needed in the effort to retake Raqqa, the self-declared capital of... Read More

arms, democratic, islamic state, syrian, trump, US military

Army, DSS discover arms, ammunition in Anambra communities

by Azeez Adeniyi The 82 Division of the Nigerian Army on Sunday said it has stockpiled arms and ammunition in some Anambra communities during a joint search operation with the Department of State Services (DSS). The search followed the killing of three civilians recently as a result of land dispute between some communities in Anambra... Read More

ammunition, Anambra communities, arms, army, DSS

February 6, 2017

We are not stockpiling arms as alleged by DSS – Shi’ites

The Islamic Movement of Nigeria otherwise known as Shi’ites has told the Federal Government that Nigerians have the right to embark on peaceful protests. The group said this in reaction to allegations by the Department of State Services (DSS) saying it’s planning to embark on a violent protest. In a statement by its President of Media... Read More

arms, Department of State services, DSS, Shi'ites

IPOB

January 22, 2017

‘We may soon take up arms for self-defence’ – IPOB

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) that it may soon take up arms to protect members from continuous attacks from security agencies, TheCable reports. Deputy leader of the group, Uche Mefor while speaking to the online platform said security forces have continued to attack and kill IPOB youths even though they are harmless. “IPOB is... Read More

arms, IPOB, killings, security agencies, self-defence, south east

January 14, 2017

Southern Kaduna crisis: I didn’t incite Christians to take up arms – Bishop Oyedepo

Founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide a.k.a. Winners’ Chapel International, Bishop David Oyedepo has denied a report that he incited Christians to take up arms against Muslims while speaking on the Southern Kaduna crisis. There had been reports that the Bishop said that Nigeria should break up if that is the will of God. In... Read More

arms, bishop david oyedepo, Christians, incite, Southern Kaduna crisis

January 4, 2017

Lay down your arms, repentant Boko Haram insurgents urge others

Some repentant Boko Haram members on Wednesday appealed other sect members to surrender to the Nigerian Army. One of the suspects, Ibrahim Alhaji made the appeal when the Army presented 10 repentant Boko Haram members to journalists in Maiduguri. “I have chosen to lay down my arms to allow peace reign in the country. We... Read More

Arma, arms, boko haram, repentant

December 16, 2016

‘We have never taken up arms’, Shi’ites tell Kaduna govt, security agencies

The Islamic Movement in Nigeria otherwise known as Shi’ites has rejected the insurgency tag given to the group by the Kaduna State government. The government in a White Paper labelled the sect an insurgency group. The police had also banned the group from further procession in the state. But in a statement signed by its... Read More

arms, Insurgency group, Shi'ites

December 13, 2016

Boko Haram: Adamawa govt to procure arms for viligantes

In its bid to intensify its fight against insurgency, the Adamawa State government has said it would procure more arms for 150 local vigilantes. According to the state’s commissioner of Information and Strategy, Ahmad Sajoh, the decision followed a recent suicide attack in Mdagali. He said the state will assist the new batch of 150 “with... Read More

arms, boko haram, Local vigilantes, QAdamawa govt

November 18, 2016

Ondo election: AD candidate, Oke denies arrest claims

The candidate of the Alliance for Democracy (AD) in the forthcoming governorship election in Ondo, Chief Olusola Oke has denied claims that he was arrested by the military. There were speculations earlier on Friday that Oke had been arrested for carrying arms. But in his reaction to the alleged arrest, Media aide to Oke, Mr... Read More

APC, arms, arrest, Eyitayo Jegede, Military, Olusola Oke, Ondo election, PDP

@PdpNigeria has a doomsday prophecy to share with us

The Twitter handle of the main opposition party – Peoples Democratic Party is known for making bold claims and sometimes, far fetched allegations – reminiscent of the ruling All Progressives Congress, when it was on the other side of the table. But today, the @PdpNigeria Twitter handle has chosen to scare us – Nigerians. In all... Read More

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The questions left unanswered as US prepares to sell war equipment to Nigeria

The Nigerian government is hoping to purchase up to 12 super Tucano attack aircraft from the United States of America, to help in prosecuting the war against Boko Haram terrorist sect. According to a Reuters news report, the US government also intends to help Nigeria in intelligence gathering, surveillance and reconnaissance. The US had for... Read More

.US, arms, boko haram, nigeria

EFCC probes 8 Generals, 4 Colonels, others

12 top army officers are being investigated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over the $2.1billion arms deal funds that were diverted during the last administration. Among the twelve officers are- 3 serving major generals, a retired major general, 3 brigadier generals, 4 colonels, and one lieutenant colonel. The top officers who are being... Read More

arms, EFCC, generals, PROBE

BREAKING: Alex Badeh granted N2bn bail

Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh has been granted bail by a Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, March 10. Badeh is on trial for a 10-count charge ‎of‎ criminal breach of trust and corruption to the tune of N3.9bn- charges to which he has pleaded not guilty. Following proceedings in court, Justice Okon Abang... Read More

airforce, arms, Badeh, corruption

February 15, 2016

‘Biafrans will be in the mode of self defence from Wednesday’ – IPOB

Members of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) have communicated their resolve to start carrying arms from Wednesday February 17 ‘in self-defence’. The pro-Biafra group made its position known in a statement put out by its spokesperson, Emma Nmezu in Umuahia on Sunday. IPOB said the failure of its members to carry arms had exposed... Read More

arms, biafra, IPOB, self-defence

February 12, 2016

12 Army officers sent to EFCC, Air Force places Commodores, AVMs under house arrest

The Nigerian Army has handed over 12 Army officers to the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), for investigation. This was disclosed on Thursday, by Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, Acting Director Army Public Relations, who failed to state what the 12 officers are being investigated for. The 12 officers sent to the EFCC, comprise of... Read More

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Air Force, arms, arms deal, EFCC, officers

February 1, 2016

Jonathan bought expired, substandard weapons and ammunition – Lai Mohammed

The Federal Government says the weapons, arms and ammunition purchased by the administration of former president, Goodluck Jonathan, to fight the war against Boko Haram insurgency, were substandard and expired. The government maintains that the weapons procured by the Jonathan administration couldn’t have been responsible for the string of successes recorded by the military in the... Read More

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arms, boko haram, Goodluck Jonathan, lai mohammed, president buhari, war, weapons

January 6, 2016

Dasukigate: German arrested, detained in EFCC custody for ‘over a week’

A German businessman has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in connection with the ongoing investigation into the diversion of $2.1bn arms procurement funds. The German was arrested after being linked to millions meant for arms purchase and training of security personnel outside the country under the immediate-past administration of Goodluck Jonathan.... Read More

arms, arrest, DasukiGate, EFCC, German, security, training

December 11, 2015

‘Yes, I received money from Dasuki’ | ThisDay boss writes EFCC

Nduka Obaigbena, the chairman & editor-in-chief of THISDAY Newspapers, has confirmed reports that he received money from the former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki. However, he explains that the funds he received were compensation for the twin Boko Haram bombings of ThisDay office in Abuja and Kaduna on April 26, 2012. Nduka revealed this in a letter... Read More

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arms, ArmsGate, dasuki, Media, News, scandal

November 28, 2015

Former Amnesty boss, Kingsley Kuku finds perfect excuse to avoid EFCC invitation?

Former Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta and Chairman, Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Kingsley Kuku believes ‘hawks in the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari’ are trying to link him with terrorism. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission had a few months ago, invited Kuku for questioning over allegation of embezzlement and fraudulent diversion of funds running into... Read More

arms, kuku, security agencies, stockpiling, terrorism

November 21, 2015

EFCC gets involved in Dasuki’s case, 27 operatives put on standby

Former National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd) will now have more to worry about other than the Department of State Security. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has gotten involved in his case, by inviting him to come in for questioning. Punch reports that the anti-graft commission sent the letter of invitation to Dasuki during the... Read More

arms, DSS, EFCC, Sambo Dasuki

August 24, 2015

Buhari orders probe of all arms acquired from 2007 till now

In his continued effort on anti-corruption war, President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the National Security Adviser, Babagana Monguno to set up an investigative committee on the procurement of hardware and munitions in the Armed Forces from 2007 till now. This was disclosed in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity,... Read More

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August 17, 2015

US government reportedly sending arms to Nigeria

It is believed that the government of the United States is sending arms to the Nigerian military, to prosecute the war against Boko Haram. Punch Newspapers got wind of this, via a report Radio France Internationale. According to the report, the records of the US Defence Security Cooperation Agency shows that the Department of Defence is... Read More

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Opinion: Is America for us or against us?

by Chukwuemerie Uduchukwu Moreover, did Nigeria’s president simply waste days and expend public funds in the United States on a ‘mere picnic’ or were other useful issues, besides security, discussed? Was the problem of epileptic power supply that Nigeria has been battling for decades discussed with those relevant to solving this on the visit? Prior... Read More

America, arms, Chukwuemerie Uduchukwu, nigeria, opinion, President Muhammadu Buhari, visit, ynaija

Hundreds of Osun residents storm Winners Chapel for food (PHOTOS)

Presiding Bishop of Winners Chapel, Bishop Oyedepo did promise to give arms to the people of Osun and that he did on Sunday, as a large crowd gathered to participate. Hundreds of public servants, retirees and other categories of residents of Osun State trooped to the Winners Chapel, Osogbo, to partake of the food aid... Read More

arms, Church, Osun, Pastor Oyedepo

Couple die in each other’s arms a day after 75th anniversary

They made a promise to each other and they fulfilled it on their death bead. This couple from San Diego, United States, died holding each other’s hands less than a day apart. The passage happened shortly after they reached 75 years in marriage, fulfilling a promise they made to peacefully pass in each other’s arms.... Read More

arms, couple, die, each other

January 15, 2015

Inspector-General of Police wants arms, banks secured nationwide

by Damilola Jagun The Inspector General of Police, Suleiman Abba, has ordered the Zonal Assistant Inspectors General of Police and Commissioners of Police to secure arms and ammunition at various departments and police stations nationwide. The move, he says is to prevent “any likely or possible attempt by hoodlums or men of the underworld to attack... Read More

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November 15, 2014

@TundeLeye: For not selling arms to Nigeria, the Americans are hypocrites

by Tunde Leye I’m one who hates to be in a position where I am at the mercy of anyone to provide me anything. I cherish my independence and try as much as is within my power to be self sufficient, or at least have as many options as possible in order to ensure I... Read More

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November 11, 2014

America has still refused to sell arms to Nigeria – Ambassador to the US

by Kolapo Olapoju Nigeria’s ambassador to the United States of America, Prof. Ade Adefuye has revealed that United States of America has not changed its stance on selling arms to Nigeria to eddectively prosecute the war against Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram. According to him, the US refusal to allow the Federal government purchase arms,... Read More

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