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Navy/Police Clash Set To Be Probed In Calabar

David Folami — Tue, 13 Jun 2017 21:03:08 +0000

The Defence Headquarters has set up a high-powered committee to investigate the remote and immediate causes of the recent clash between personnel of the Nigerian Navy and Police in Calabar. The Director, Defence Information, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche on Tuesday, noted in a statement that the committee was mandated to recommend appropriate sanction or sanctions to [...]

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Nigerian Girls Are Trapped In Mali – NAPTIP

David Folami — Fri, 03 Mar 2017 01:00:48 +0000

5,000 Nigerian girls are currently trapped in Mali, the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has said. According to NAPTIP, the girls, who are victims of trafficking, are being used for prostitution in Mali. The agency made the comments via a statement released by spokesman, Josiah Emerole on Wednesday, March 1. [...]

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Nigerian Army Appoints New Commander To Lead Operation Lafiya Dole In The Fight Against Boko Haram

Wale Adebayo — Sat, 19 Dec 2015 14:15:16 +0000

Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters (DHQ) yesterday announced a restructuring of the Operation Lafiya Dole in the North East, which it said was aimed at re-positioning it for more efficiency, effectiveness and combat readiness in the discharge of its assigned tasks of crushing the remnant of Boko Haram Terrorists. Subsequently, a new Theatre Commander has been appointed, the [...]

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Defence Minister says Leadership is all about Integrity

Alaba Rotimi — Wed, 25 Nov 2015 18:26:52 +0000

ABUJA (Federal Ministry of Defence Report): The Minister of Defence, Mansur Muhammad Dan-Ali at assumption of duty at the Ministry of Defence Headquarters recently has said that leadership is all about integrity, honesty and transparency. This was contained in a short remark he delivered to staff of the Ministry, promising to lead them by example. He [...]

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ICC Cites Eight War Crimes Against Nigerian Army, Boko Haram

Wale Adebayo — Sun, 15 Nov 2015 16:48:52 +0000

Indications emerged on Saturday that the International Criminal Court (ICC) is citing the Nigerian Army for two possible war crimes in the ongoing war against Boko Haram. Also cited for six war crimes is the terrorist sect, which has been responsible for over 10,000 deaths and displacement of million others from their homes since 2009. [...]

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Nigerian Army Dismisses Planned Boko Haram Attack In South/Western States, Says It Is A Baseless Rumour

Wale Adebayo — Sun, 15 Nov 2015 09:58:40 +0000

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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We Will Not Use Mercenaries To Fight Boko Haram – DHQ

Wale Adebayo — Fri, 23 Oct 2015 19:53:10 +0000

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), yesterday, said Nigeria does not need mercenaries in its fight against Boko Haram. Acting Director of Defence Information (DDI) Col. Rabe Abubakar, said the country has the capacity to handle the insurgents on its own. Abubakar said this in reaction to reports by some foreign news agencies that Nigeria is planning [...]

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#Nigeria > Defence Headquarters Seeks Closer Collaboration With NOA To Tackle Boko Haram

Wale Adebayo — Tue, 08 Sep 2015 13:30:11 +0000

The Defence Headquarters has called for closer collaboration with the National Orientation Agency in the fight against Boko Haram. The Director of Defence Information, Col. Rabe Abubakar, made the call when he visited the agency’s headquarters, a statement in Abuja on Monday by Assistant Director, Press, at NOA, Mr. Paul Odenyi, said. Abubakar said he [...]

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Foreign, Local Media Collaborating To Bring Nigerian Military To Disrepute, Says DHQ

Wale Adebayo — Thu, 05 Mar 2015 17:15:36 +0000

Buoyed by its recent wave of successes against Boko Haram, the Defence Headquarters Wednesday promised not to relent until every part of the country is finally rid of insurgency. At a press conference in Abuja, the Director of Defence Information, Major General Chris Olukolade said “we are conscious that the fight is not over and [...]

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Nigeria’s missing schoolgirls campaign targets Defence Headquarters

Adewale A. — Tue, 06 May 2014 21:39:22 +0000

Major-General Chris Olukolade stood outside the Nigerian Defence Headquarters in Abuja and raised his hands for silence, as 100 or so men and women sat in the road blocking traffic. In front of him opposite the Old Parade Ground, the protesters, most…

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