Armed forces – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:13:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Armed forces – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Tinubu Donates Salaries to Armed Forces Welfare Fund https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-donates-salaries-to-armed-forces-welfare-fund/ https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-donates-salaries-to-armed-forces-welfare-fund/#respond Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:00:03 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=480544 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pledged to donate all his salaries since assuming office in May 2023 to a newly established welfare fund aimed at supporting members of the Nigerian Armed Forces and their families. Tinubu made the announcement in a statement he personally issued on Sunday to mark his 74th birthday. “On this, my [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-donates-salaries-to-armed-forces-welfare-fund/feed/ 0 NAF Chief Accompanies Tinubu, Defence Minister to Turkey for Security, Defence Talks https://www.theinfostride.com/naf-chief-accompanies-tinubu-defence-minister-to-turkey-for-security-defence-talks/ https://www.theinfostride.com/naf-chief-accompanies-tinubu-defence-minister-to-turkey-for-security-defence-talks/#respond Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:00:50 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=476511 The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has disclosed that the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, accompanied President Bola Tinubu and the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa, to Turkey as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s fight against terrorism, banditry, insurgency and other asymmetric threats. The Director of Public Relations and Information at [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/naf-chief-accompanies-tinubu-defence-minister-to-turkey-for-security-defence-talks/feed/ 0 President Tinubu Vows to Take Action Against Attacks on Armed Forces https://www.theinfostride.com/president-tinubu-vows-to-take-action-against-attacks-on-armed-forces/ https://www.theinfostride.com/president-tinubu-vows-to-take-action-against-attacks-on-armed-forces/#respond Sat, 01 Jun 2024 19:00:43 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=379611 President Bola Tinubu has vowed that the federal government will take strong measures against those who habitually attack the officers and men of Nigeria’s armed forces. Speaking on Saturday evening in Abuja, Tinubu condemned the killing of five soldiers in Aba, Abia State, during an alleged commemoration by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). In [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/president-tinubu-vows-to-take-action-against-attacks-on-armed-forces/feed/ 0 House of Representatives Calls for Exemption of Armed Forces from Airport Toll Fees https://www.theinfostride.com/house-of-representatives-calls-for-exemption-of-armed-forces-from-airport-toll-fees/ https://www.theinfostride.com/house-of-representatives-calls-for-exemption-of-armed-forces-from-airport-toll-fees/#respond Mon, 20 May 2024 21:00:48 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=378500 The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to review the recent policy on airport toll gates, urging that members of the Armed Forces be exempted from toll payments. This resolution was reached on Tuesday following a motion presented by Abdulsamad Dasuki during a plenary session. The Federal Executive Council had recently announced [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/house-of-representatives-calls-for-exemption-of-armed-forces-from-airport-toll-fees/feed/ 0 Tinubu Assures Continued Priority to Armed Forces’ Needs https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-assures-continued-priority-to-armed-forces-needs/ https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-assures-continued-priority-to-armed-forces-needs/#respond Fri, 09 Feb 2024 19:30:36 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=370056 President Bola Tinubu has pledged that the Federal Government will continue to prioritize the needs of the Armed Forces to enable them to fulfill their constitutional roles without hindrance. Tinubu made the commitment during the trooping and presentation of colours to commemorate the diamond jubilee anniversary of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) in Kaduna State [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-assures-continued-priority-to-armed-forces-needs/feed/ 0 Chief of Defence Staff Urges Troops to Remain Resolute in Ensuring National Security https://www.theinfostride.com/chief-of-defence-staff-urges-troops-to-remain-resolute-in-ensuring-national-security/ https://www.theinfostride.com/chief-of-defence-staff-urges-troops-to-remain-resolute-in-ensuring-national-security/#respond Sat, 13 Jan 2024 20:00:02 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=367272 Gen. Christopher Musa, the Chief of Defence Staff, has issued a call to action for troops to maintain their steadfastness in combating insecurity and upholding peace across the nation. In his address on Sunday in Abuja, marking the 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, Musa emphasized the significance of the event in honoring the unwavering dedication [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/chief-of-defence-staff-urges-troops-to-remain-resolute-in-ensuring-national-security/feed/ 0 Shettima Reaffirms FG’s Dedication to Armed Forces’ Welfare and Fallen Heroes’ Families https://www.theinfostride.com/shettima-reaffirms-fgs-dedication-to-armed-forces-welfare-and-fallen-heroes-families/ https://www.theinfostride.com/shettima-reaffirms-fgs-dedication-to-armed-forces-welfare-and-fallen-heroes-families/#respond Wed, 22 Nov 2023 11:31:20 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=361486 Vice-President Kashim Shettima has restated the Federal Government’s unwavering commitment to the well-being of the Armed Forces, emphasizing support for the families of deceased heroes. This affirmation was made in Abuja on Wednesday, as reported by Stanley Nkwocha, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Office of the Vice-President. The Vice-President’s [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/shettima-reaffirms-fgs-dedication-to-armed-forces-welfare-and-fallen-heroes-families/feed/ 0 House of Reps Proposes Raising Retirement Age for Armed Forces to 65 https://www.theinfostride.com/house-of-reps-proposes-raising-retirement-age-for-armed-forces-to-65/ https://www.theinfostride.com/house-of-reps-proposes-raising-retirement-age-for-armed-forces-to-65/#respond Thu, 12 Oct 2023 21:58:45 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=356854 A bill with the potential to significantly alter the landscape of retirement within the armed forces has achieved a noteworthy milestone by successfully passing its second reading in the House of Representatives. Co-sponsored by Gaza Gbefwi, a legislator representing Nasarawa, and supported by seven other lawmakers, this proposed legislation aims to elevate the retirement age [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/house-of-reps-proposes-raising-retirement-age-for-armed-forces-to-65/feed/ 0 APC Youth Forum welcomes President Buhari, urges All to re-dedicate in the Service of Our Nation https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-youth-forum-welcomes-president-buhari-urges-all-to-re-dedicate-in-the-service-of-our-nation/ Mon, 21 Aug 2017 16:14:47 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=179174 The APC Youth Forum (APYF) today joins all Nigerians to welcome home our tenacious, tireless and incorruptible leader; the father of the nation; and Commander in Chief of our Armed Forces, President Muhammadu Buhari, back home to Nigeria. Having prayed for his safe return and recovery, the APYF is ecstatic and eager to see this [...]

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]]> Nigeria sets to Collaborate with California National Guard on Security https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-sets-to-collaborate-with-california-national-guard-on-security/ Fri, 18 Aug 2017 23:22:45 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=178827 Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Lt Gen. (rtd) Abdulrahman Bello Dambazau, has disclosed the Federal Government’s readiness to partner with the California National Guard on security. The Minister stated this when he received the Adjutant General, California National Guard, Major General David S. Baldwin, and his team. He said the Federal Government would accept the offer [...]

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]]> Presidential Panel: Osinbajo calls for Review of Armed Forces’ Compliance with Human Rights Obligations https://www.theinfostride.com/presidential-panel-osinbajo-calls-for-review-of-armed-forces-compliance-with-human-rights-obligations/ Sun, 13 Aug 2017 16:28:12 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=177895 Nigeria’s Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has inaugurated Presidential Investigation Panel that will review the activities of Armed Forces to determine if they are in full compliance with relevant human rights obligations. He also charges the Presidential Panel to carry out duty diligently, impartially and with all sense of professionalism. “It is the responsibility of [...]

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]]> Armed Forces Remembrance Day 2017: Toyin Saraki Visits Nigeria Army’s 9th Brigade Medical Center https://www.theinfostride.com/armed-forces-remembrance-day-2017-toyin-saraki-visits-nigeria-armys-9th-brigade-medical-center/ Mon, 23 Jan 2017 14:20:42 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=154699 On Friday 20 January, the Wellbeing Foundation Africa Founder, HE Mrs. Toyin Saraki visited the 9th Brigade Medical Centre in Lagos, Nigeria, one of many primary healthcare facilities around the nation where the Foundation’s MamaCare Midwives deliver weekly classes to pregnant and postnatal mothers to mark the Armed Forces Remembrance Day 2017. Mrs Saraki, who [...]

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]]> We Appreciate Contributions of Armed Forces to Nation Building – Senator Saraki https://www.theinfostride.com/we-appreciate-contributions-of-armed-forces-to-nation-building-senator-saraki/ Sat, 14 Jan 2017 12:59:18 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=153985 Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki has commended officers and men of the nation’s armed forces for their tremendous contributions to the survival and development of the country. Speaking today (Friday) at the National Mosque, Abuja, where he represented President Muhammadu Buhari at the Jummah service held to commemorate the 2017 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, [...]

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]]> Bukola Saraki Commends Armed Forces https://www.theinfostride.com/bukola-saraki-commends-armed-forces/ Sat, 14 Jan 2017 00:54:08 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=153943 Senate President Dr Bukola Saraki, on Friday commended officers and men of the Nigeria Armed Forces for their tremendous contributions to the survival and development of the country. A statement issued by Saraki’s Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Mr Yusuph Olaniyonu said that Saraki gave the commendation at the National Mosque, Abuja during Jumma’at prayer [...]

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]]> Why Military May Strike Again In Nigeria – Rights Groups https://www.theinfostride.com/why-military-may-strike-again-in-nigeria-rights-groups/ Mon, 04 Jul 2016 13:35:02 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=134508 The coalition of human rights groups in Nigeria, under the aegis of Centre for Human Rights and Social Justice(CHRSJ) has disclosed on Monday that the men of Nigeria Armed Forces may have struck again, if the present political leaders in the country failed to play the political game according its laid down rules with the [...]

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]]> Governor Ambode Drums Support For War Against Insurgency, Launches Armed Forces Remembrance Appeal Emblem https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-ambode-drums-support-for-war-against-insurgency-launches-armed-forces-remembrance-appeal-emblem/ Thu, 24 Dec 2015 14:09:01 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=115056 Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State yesterday advocated the need for acknowledgement of the gallant and bravery efforts of officers and men of the Nigerian Armed Forces both in protecting the territorial integrity of the nation and keeping the country united. Ambode, who spoke at the Lagos House, Marina, while launching the 2016 Armed Forces Remembrance [...]

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]]> The Murder Of Over 90 Shiite Muslims In Zaria Unjustifiable – Igbo Mandate Congress https://www.theinfostride.com/the-murder-of-over-90-shiite-muslims-in-zaria-unjustifiable-igbo-mandate-congress/ Wed, 16 Dec 2015 23:50:14 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=113223 Igbo Mandate Congress, IMC has condemned the murder of over 90 Shiite Muslims by officers and men of the Nigerian Army, over a traffic incidence in Zaria. In the unfortunate incidence sons of Sheikh Ibrahim Al Zakzaky were also murdered in a manner that seems unprovoked, bringing probably to six, the number of biological children [...]

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]]> 15,000 Children Recruited To Fight In South Sudan https://www.theinfostride.com/15000-children-recruited-to-fight-in-south-sudan/ Tue, 15 Dec 2015 23:28:56 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=112942 Rights advocates have called on South Sudan’s government and rebel leaders to punish commanders accused of recruiting thousands of child soldiers to fight in the country’s two-year civil war. In a report released on Tuesday, Human Rights Watch named more than 15 military commanders from both the government’s Sudan People’s Liberation Army (SPLA) and the [...]

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]]> President Buhari Promises To Recognise Nigeria’s Fallen Heroes, Heroines And Veterans https://www.theinfostride.com/president-buhari-promises-to-recognise-nigerias-fallen-heroes-heroines-and-veterans/ Tue, 17 Nov 2015 10:53:37 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=107460 President Muhammadu Buhari (PMB) on Monday pledged that the sacrifices of Nigeria’s fallen heroes, heroines, and veterans who stood up to the security challenges facing the nation, won’t go unnoticed. He gave the assurance while launching the 2016 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Emblem and Appeal Fund at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The Armed Forces Remembrance [...]

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]]> Nigerian Army Dismisses Planned Boko Haram Attack In South/Western States, Says It Is A Baseless Rumour https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-army-dismisses-planned-boko-haram-attack-in-southwestern-states-says-it-is-a-baseless-rumour/ Sun, 15 Nov 2015 09:58:40 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=107216 The Defence Headquarters has dismissed reports that the Boko Haram sect was planning to attack some South-Western states of Nigeria. This is contained in a statement released to newsmen in Abuja on Saturday by the acting Director of Defence Information, Col. Rabe Abubakar. Abubakar said the report was baseless, unfounded and urged the public to [...]

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]]> #Nigeria > President Buhari Vows To Deal With Members Of Armed Forces Involved In Human Rights Violations https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-buhari-vows-to-deal-with-members-of-armed-forces-involved-in-human-rights-violations/ Sat, 12 Sep 2015 21:30:12 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/nigeria-buhari-vows-to-deal-with-members-of-armed-forces-involved-in-human-rights-violations/ President Muhammadu Buhari (PMB) Saturday in Kaduna reaffirmed his administration’s total commitment to the rule of law, with a warning that proven acts of human rights violation by the Armed Forces would be punished. Addressing officers, troops and newly commissioned cadets at the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), President Buhari reminded the graduands that the rule [...]

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]]> Photo News: 2014 Armed forces Remembrance day Celebration Wreath laying Ceremony in Abuja Wednesday 15th January 2014 https://www.theinfostride.com/photo-news2014-armed-forces-remembrance-day-celebration-wreath-laying-ceremony-in-abuja-wednesday-15th-january-2014/ Thu, 16 Jan 2014 11:15:48 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/photo-news2014-armed-forces-remembrance-day-celebration-wreath-laying-ceremony-in-abuja-wednesday-15th-january-2014/ 2014 Armed forces  Remembrance day Celebration Wreath laying Ceremony in Abuja, Nigeria on Wednesday 15th January 2014 by President Goodluck Jonathan. Federal Ministry of Information (FMI) Press Release

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