by Hadiza Abdullahi Recently, I noticed top politicians wearing the Armed Forces emblem with the Remembrance Day a month or so away, a day set aside to celebrate fallen soldiers and veterans. So I am here thinking when do we celebrate serving men and women? I am not sure if it’s part of... Read More

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November 19, 2016

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Borno govt donates N10m to Abu Ali’s family

The Borno State government has donated N10 million to the family of late Lt. Col. Abu Ali who was killed by Boko Haram insurgents in an attack on November 4. The donation was made by Governor Kashim Shettima on Saturday when he visited the family of the deceased, a statement by Mallam Isa Gusau, Special... Read More

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November 7, 2016

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Buratai weeps as Lt. Col Abu Ali, 6 other soldiers are buried

Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai could not hold back his tears on Monday during the national burial of Lt. Col. Muhammed Abu Ali and six other fallen soldiers in Abuja. Buratai wept as he read the funeral oration at the graveside of the fallen heroes. Abu Ali, alongside 6 other soldiers were... Read More

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November 7, 2016

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Photos from the national burial of Lt. Col Abu Ali, 6 other soldiers

A funeral service for Lt. Col. Muhammed Abu Ali, who was killed during an attack by terrorist group, Boko Haram in Borno State on Friday is currently being held at the National Military Cemetery. Ali became a popular figure in the Army after he led troops to successfully recapture towns held by Boko Haram in Borno... Read More

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November 6, 2016

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Defence minister mourns slain officer Lt.-Col Dan-Ali

The Defence Minister Mansur Muhammad Dan-Ali has described the death of Lt. Col. M Abu-Ali as a tragic and unfortunate development in the theatre of operations. This is contained in a statement issued by the Public Relations Officer to the Hon Minister of Defence, Col Tukur Gusau. The Honourable Minister recieved the sad news while... Read More

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