Mansur Dan-Ali

November 27, 2018

The Big 5: No headway yet as ASUU-FG meeting ends; Atiku says soldiers were killed while Service chiefs were at Buhari’s campaign | Other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday called for an open investigation into the handling of military funds to unravel those benefitting from the alleged racket especially for those close to the President. Accusing the Defence Minister, Mansur Dan-Ali of diverting funds meant for military... Read More

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October 19, 2018

The Big 5: Security chiefs raise alarm over stockpiled arms by politicians ahead of 2019; Nigeria’s population now 195.9 million – UNFPA | More stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The National Economic Council (NEC) on Thursday urged the Governors of the 36 States of the federation to declare a state of emergency in the education sector of their respective states to curb the rot in the sector. Deputy Governor of Edo, Philip Shaibu who briefed... Read More

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August 20, 2018

The Late 5: Tinubu told me he doesn’t like Buhari’s style – Saraki; FG escapes FIFA hammer, recognises Pinnick-led NFF | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation t0day: President Muhammadu Buhari, on Monday, held a closed door meeting with Service Chiefs at the Presidential Villa, shortly before proceeding to Daura, Kastina, for the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. Speaking with State House correspondents after the meeting, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Maj. Gen. Abayomi Olonisakin, said the... Read More

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The Late 5: Senate calls for release of June 12 results, Court okays IGP suit against Senate and other stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The Senate has asked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to announce the results of the June 12, 1993, presidential election . During its plenary on Thursday, the Senate lauded the President’s decision to honour Abiola for his contribution to Nigeria’s democracy and listed some demands... Read More

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The Late 5: FG declares Tuesday as public holiday, Gombe Police Command recovers State Assembly mace and other stories,

Here are the stories that drove the conversation today: The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, May 29, as a public holiday to enable Nigerians to celebrate the country’s Democracy Day. The Ministry of Interior disclosed the decision in a statement by its Permanent Secretary, Dr Muhammed Umar, on Friday. The date also coincides with the... Read More

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November 14, 2017

Amaechi’s convoy engages in a show of shame, Education Ministry needs a new minister | YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Ministers

Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi over the weekend was embroiled in a messy public show of shame, as his convoy clashed with that of Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike. Both men who have been at loggerheads for years traded blames over who was responsible for the clash with the minister saying, his “black jeep was intercepted... Read More

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November 9, 2017

The project has been executed | Defence ministry reacts to report of $1.4m contract scandal

The Ministry of Defence has responded to a report on a $1.4m United Nations Project which was not executed. An online news medium had reported that Minister of Defence, Munir Dan-Ali and three senior officials of the ministry were involved in the scandal. The report: The news medium reported that those involved include Mansur Dan-Ali, Danjuma Nanfo, the immediate... Read More

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August 31, 2017

Dan-Ali takes top spot, Dalung makes an appearance | YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Ministers

Information Minister, Lai Mohammed seems to have perfected the art of spinning the narrative to fit his thinking or assumptions. Mohammed, a former spokesperson of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is yet to remove the garb of a propagandist he adorned while he was the mouthpiece of the then opposition party. In the week under... Read More

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Boko Haram: Troops can’t fight well in rainy season – Minister

The Minister of Defence, Mansur Dan-Ali, on Thursday said troops fighting Boko Haram insurgents can’t dominate the environment in rainy season like they were doing during dry season. The minister spoke with State House correspondents after a meeting the Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, had with security chiefs at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Dan-Ali said efforts... Read More

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Just In: Osinbajo currently in a meeting with Security Chiefs

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo is currently in a meeting with service chiefs at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja. The attendees include the Chief of Defence Staff, General Gabriel Abayomi Olonishakin, the Chief of Army Staff, General Tukur Burata and the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar. Also present at the meeting... Read More

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Insurgency not over until remaining #ChibokGirls return home – Buhari

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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BREAKING: Shekau still alive – Defence minister

by Dolapo Adelana The Minister of Defence, Mansur Dan-Ali says leader of the Boko Haram sect, Abubakar Shekau, is still alive. Dan-Ali, who said this on Tuesday after meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the presidential villa in Abuja stated that Shekau could be hiding in Sambisa Forest, Borno. He maintained that the military will... Read More

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Never again will terrorists occupy any part of Nigeria – Buhari

by Dolapo Adelana President Muhammadu Buhari has said, the nation’s territory will never be occupied by terrorists again. The President made the vow on Monday when he declared the 2017 Nigerian Army Small Arms Championship (NASAC), holding at the Sambisa Forest open. The president, who was represented by the Minister of Defence, Mansur Dan-Ali, noted... Read More

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Buhari cancels Sambisa trip, delegates defence minister

President Muhammadu Buhari has canceled his trip to Sambisa forest where he was scheduled to attend the Nigerian Army Small Arms Championship holding on Monday. The President has now delegated the Minister of Defence, Mansur Dan-Ali. Chief of army staff, Tukur Buratai, disclosed this on Saturday. Buratai said the army chose Sambisa forest for the... Read More

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Just In: Osinbajo receives briefing from security chiefs

by Dolapo Adelana The Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, is currently in a meeting with service chiefs and heads of other security agencies. The meeting which took place at the Situation Room of the Ask Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja had in attendance the Defence Minister, Mansur Dan-Ali; the National Security Adviser, Babagana Monguno; the Chief of Defence... Read More

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January 18, 2017

FG orders investigation into Rann bombing

The Federal Government has ordered a full-scale investigation into Tuesday’s bombing of an Internally Displaced Camp by the military in Rann, Kala Balge Local Government Area of Borno. Minister of Defence, Mansur Dan-Ali, said this on Wednesday in Maiduguri while speaking at a condolence visit to the Shehu of Dikwa, Alhaji Muhammad Masta, in his... Read More

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January 18, 2017

Rann bombing: Presidential delegation arrives Maiduguri (PHOTOS)

The Presidential delegation sent by President Muhammadu Buhari to Rann, the location of an Air Force air strike have arrived Maiduguri, the capital of Borno. The team led by chief of staff to the president, Abba Kyari were received and briefed by the Theatre Commander of Operation Lafiya Dole, Major General Lucky Irabor. After the briefing,... Read More

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January 18, 2017

Military air strike: Pres. Buhari sends delegation to Rann

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday sent a delegation to Rann, Borno following Tuesday’s air strike by the Nigerian Air Force on an Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in the town. The delegation led by the Chief of Staff to the President, Abba Kyari has Minister for Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, Minister for Defence, Mansur... Read More

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January 18, 2017

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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September 6, 2016

‘To restructure armed forces’, civilian staff to undergo army training

The Minister of Defence, Mansur Dan-Ali on Tuesday said the ministry is planning to embark on training for its civilian staff. Dan-Ali said this after he received the 2015 National Defence Policy Committee’s report in Abuja. According to Channels TV, Dan-Ali told reporters that the training is part of plans to restructure the Nigerian Armed Forces.... Read More

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