by Dolapo Adelana President Muhammadu Buhari has said the war on the Boko Haram insurgency in the northeast will continue until the remaining Chibok girls were found and returned to their parents. Buhari said this Saturday while inducting two newly purchased Russian Mi-35M attack helicopters at the Nigerian Air Force 53rd Anniversary celebration in Makurdi, Benue State.... Read More

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It may take years to rescue Chibok girls – Defence minister

by Azeez Adeniyi The Minister of Defence, Mansur Ali has said it may take years to rescue all the Chibok girls kidnapped by Boko Haram. While speaking with VOA’s Hausa service in Yola on Tuesday, Ali said the military has been searching for the girls in Boko Haram hideouts in the Sambisa forest. He added that it... Read More

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January 18, 2017

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Bombing of IDPs camp could have been avoided – Defence minister

Minister of Defence, Mansur Dan Ali has said the accidental bombing of an Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp in Borno by the Nigerian Air Force was avoidable. The attack had reportedly led to the death of over 100 persons. In a statement by his Public Relations Officer, Col. Tukur Gusau, on Wednesday, the minister said... Read More

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December 25, 2015

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Civilian fighters in North East to be integrated into Army

geria’s Defense Minister, Mansur Muhammad Dan-Ali, on Thursday disclosed that some Several civilians- mostly vigilantes- who have been fighting with the Joint Task Force against Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram, will soon be integrated into the nation’s armed forces. Minister of Defence, Mansur Muhammad Dan-Ali, made this disclosure on Thursday, December 24. While paying a... Read More

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December 1, 2015

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Bello named as Audu’s substitute, Faleke declares self governor-elect. This Day Defence Minister maintains that Boko Haram will be defeated by December. Leadership Ohanaeze Ndigbo wants Igbo president in 2019. YNaija Momodu says he didn’t join APC to be a minister. Punch Buhari approves INDC to tackle climate change. Leadership Fire kills 7 students in... Read More

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Has Aliyu Gusau resigned as Defence Minister? (Report)

by Akan Ido There are reports that the newly appointed Defence Minister, Mohammed Gusau has put in his resignation. Reports say Gusau, who is known in defence circles as an experienced soldier tendered his resignation yesterday after having a meeting with military top brass but these reports are yet to be confirmed through official quarters.... Read More

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