by Dolapo Adelana The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, on Monday briefed President Muhammadu Buhari on the security situation in the country. Ibas, who spoke with State House correspondents at the end of a closed door meeting, said the briefing was routine. He said “It is a routine that we brief... Read More

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December 12, 2016

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Presidency refutes story on replacement of Olonisakin, Ibas as service chiefs

The presidency on Tuesday refuted a report that President Muhammadu Buhari had approved the replacement of Chief of Defence Staff, General Gabriel Olonisakin and Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, as Service Chiefs. In a statement by special adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, the Presidency said the report... Read More

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December 12, 2016

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I didn’t order the retirement of 2 service chiefs – Defence Minister

The Minister of Defence Mansur Muhammad Dan-Ali has denied rumours that he issued a directive ordering the retirement of two service chiefs: Chief of Defence Staff General Abayomi Gabriel Olonisakin and Chief of the Naval staff Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas. In a statement on Monday by the Public Relations officer the Minister of Defence, Colonel Tukur... Read More

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December 12, 2016

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DHQ dismisses rumours on retirement of some service chiefs

The Defence Headquarters has dismissed rumours on social media that some service chiefs have been retired and replaced. The Director Defence Information, Brigadier General Rabe Abubakar, who spoke with PR Nigeria described the rumours as baseless and unfounded. He added that the service chiefs are still discharging their official responsibilities. General Rabe said, “It is disturbing... Read More

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December 1, 2016

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Corruption to blame for recession – Magu

Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) ,Ibrahim Magu has said that there is a nexus between corruption and economic recession. Magu who was speaking on Thursday, December 1, 2016, when he visited the Naval Headquarters in Abuja on a courtesy call said the recession prevalent in Nigeria today was as a... Read More

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