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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” unveils more Nigerian star artists featured in the soundtrack Nigerian woman becomes General in US Army 2023 Elections: Lagos APC inaugurates 163-Man campaign council Experts Say Nigeria Can Earn $20bn Annually from Tourism Emirates suspend flights to Nigeria over blocked funds Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these... Read More

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June 25, 2016

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Army blows hot, accuses online news platforms of ‘rubbishing reputation’ of COAS

The Nigerian Army has lambasted online news platforms for publishing false stories that unjustly accused the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen, Tukur Buratai, of corrupt dealings. This was contained in a statement signed by Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, Acting Director Army Public Relations. The statement noted that the Sahara Reporters was in the habit... Read More

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June 12, 2016

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Names of Generals, Colonels kicked out of the Nigerian Army

The Nigerian Army, on Saturday, revealed that it has sent some senior officials on compulsory retirement following findings that the top Army officials were either involved in the mismanagement of the Arms deal fund or complicit in electoral malpractice during the 2015 general election. It is unclear the total number of officials that were retired but reports... Read More

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April 19, 2016

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General’s convoy ambushed by Boko Haram insurgents, soldier dies

The convoy of the Acting General Officer Commanding (GOC), 7 Division Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Victor Ezugwu, was ambushed by Boko Haram insurgents at about 8.30am on Tuesday, April 19. Brigadier General Victor Ezugwu was travelling to Bama, Borno state on an operational visit when the attack took place. According to Army spokesperson, Colonel Sani... Read More

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August 20, 2015

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“Only a retired General would rule without ministers” | Prof. Nwabueze takes a swipe at Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has been criticised for the delay in appointment of ministers into his cabinet. Leader of the Concerned Igbo Leaders of Thought, Prof. Ben Nwabueze, says it is only a retired army general or a former military head of state, that would attempt to lead a country for two and half months without... Read More

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May 21, 2015

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Abimbola Adelakun: Now that Buhari is a changed man…

by Abimbola Adelakun If the politics of self-naming and renaming by a leadership indexes how their government will be defined, then Buhari’s slicing off the ‘General’ title from his person less than a fortnight before his oath of office is an omen. The president-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, recently requested he no longer be addressed as “General... Read More

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November 18, 2014

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A retired General talks about the war in the North-East : This is how to win

by G.B.E Onwuneme The Nigerian Armed Forces, in particular, the Nigeria Army, have distinguished themselves right from Independence, in terms of professionalism, discipline and successful operations. The army’s performance in peace keeping operations is legendary – from Congo to Bosnia-Herzegovina, from Lebanon to Somalia, from Rwanda to Sierra Leone and over a dozen more places.... Read More

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August 19, 2014

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Army Mutiny: Soldiers refuse to fight Boko Haram in Borno [DETAILS]

by Kolapo Olapoju Some soldiers stationed in Maiduguri have reportedly refused to take up arms against Islamist Boko Haram militants until they get better equipment. A soldier, who craved anonymity said that himself and no less than 40 of his colleagues would refuse orders to deploy because they were not being given enough weapons and... Read More

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December 19, 2013

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Opinion: Nigeria needs a born again Obasanjo

by Wole Opesanmi Nigeria needed an Obasanjo, but not just any kind of Obasanjo. Nigeria needed a good Obasanjo. An Obasanjo that would have used the strong influence he had both within and without the shores of Nigeria to make the country better. Painfully, we never got him. We got a typical African Obasanjo and... Read More

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November 20, 2013

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#AnambraElection: APGA’s Obiano thanks INEC for providing a level playing ground

The flag bearer of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Willie Obiano described the November 16, governorship election as a sign of great things to come to the state. Chief Obiano made this statement while speaking to journalists yesterday at his home town of Aguleri in Anambra East council area. Chief Obiano said the outcome of the... Read More

November 19, 2013

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Sad news: Golden Eaglets player, Friday Njengo, is dead (PICTURED)

A former Golden Eaglets’ defender, Friday Njengo, who has been in intensive care at the National Hospital, Abuja, for more than nine months, has died. Njengo, a regular with the Manu Garba team during the qualifying series for the 2013 CAN U-17 Championship, was involved in an accident with teammate Adamu Abubakar while traveling from Jalingo to... Read More

September 24, 2013

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2 more squatters die from injuries after deadly raid in Abuja

by ‘Jola Sotubo Two more casualties have been recorded following the recent shooting of squatters taking shelter at the uncompleted home of a yet-to-be named army general. The two victims succumbed to their injuries overnight and passed on at the Aso General hospital, Abuja, thereby raising the death toll from the attack on the squatters... Read More

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June 20, 2013

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Wole Soyinka: The village mourners association

by Wole Soyinka As a teacher, I lament your failure to use the opportunity of the passing of a revered writer to turn your younger generation in enlightened directions. You have chosen instead to coarsen their sensibilities and breed in their minds misunderstanding, suspicion and above all – hate! Nigerians who are old enough will... Read More

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May 17, 2012

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Segun Dada: General Buhari spoke my mind

by Segun Dada “Except there is justice in the conduct of the elections, blood will flow because there will be bloodshed between the dogs and the baboons.” This is the statement reportedly made by General Buhari on Monday, the very words that is causing a lot of commotion and chaos. General Muhammad Buhari was also... Read More

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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” unveils more Nigerian star artists featured in the soundtrack; Emirates suspend flights to Nigeria over blocked funds | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Army blows hot, accuses online news platforms of ‘rubbishing reputation’ of COAS

Names of Generals, Colonels kicked out of the Nigerian Army

General’s convoy ambushed by Boko Haram insurgents, soldier dies

“Only a retired General would rule without ministers” | Prof. Nwabueze takes a swipe at Buhari

Abimbola Adelakun: Now that Buhari is a changed man…

A retired General talks about the war in the North-East : This is how to win

Army Mutiny: Soldiers refuse to fight Boko Haram in Borno [DETAILS]

Opinion: Nigeria needs a born again Obasanjo

#AnambraElection: APGA’s Obiano thanks INEC for providing a level playing ground

Sad news: Golden Eaglets player, Friday Njengo, is dead (PICTURED)

2 more squatters die from injuries after deadly raid in Abuja

Wole Soyinka: The village mourners association

Segun Dada: General Buhari spoke my mind

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