Defence – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Sat, 21 Dec 2024 16:38:05 +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 Defence – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Tinubu Orders End to Banditry by 2025 – Defense Minister https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-orders-end-to-banditry-by-2025-defense-minister/ https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-orders-end-to-banditry-by-2025-defense-minister/#respond Sat, 21 Dec 2024 11:00:21 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=398466 The Minister of State for Defense, Bello Mohammed Matawalle, has revealed that President Bola Tinubu has directed the Nigerian military to end banditry by 2025. Matawalle disclosed this on Saturday while addressing All Progressives Congress (APC) members at his Gusau residence, assuring that the military is committed to meeting the President’s mandate. He announced that [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-orders-end-to-banditry-by-2025-defense-minister/feed/ 0 Minister of Defence, Badaru Abubakar Seeks Stronger Ties with France to Combat Insecurity https://www.theinfostride.com/minister-of-defence-badaru-abubakar-seeks-stronger-ties-with-france-to-combat-insecurity/ https://www.theinfostride.com/minister-of-defence-badaru-abubakar-seeks-stronger-ties-with-france-to-combat-insecurity/#respond Mon, 15 Jan 2024 20:30:42 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=367587 The Minister of Defence for Nigeria, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has expressed President Bola Tinubu’s administration’s commitment to bolstering its collaboration with France to address security challenges. During a meeting with members of the French Parliament and the Defence Commission, led by Gassilloud Thomas at the Ship House in Abuja, Minister Abubakar emphasized the significance of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/minister-of-defence-badaru-abubakar-seeks-stronger-ties-with-france-to-combat-insecurity/feed/ 0 Governor Alia Holds Closed-Door Meeting with Chief of Defence Staff Over Security Crisis https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-alia-holds-closed-door-meeting-with-chief-of-defence-staff-over-security-crisis/ https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-alia-holds-closed-door-meeting-with-chief-of-defence-staff-over-security-crisis/#respond Tue, 19 Dec 2023 10:00:22 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=364762 Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State is currently engaged in a confidential discussion with the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, at the Defence Headquarters. The closed-door meeting, which commenced at approximately 1:19 pm on Tuesday, involves the governor and a delegation of state government officials. Sources indicate that the meeting’s agenda is likely [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-alia-holds-closed-door-meeting-with-chief-of-defence-staff-over-security-crisis/feed/ 0 15 Bandits Killed, 66 Criminals Arrested In Three Weeks – DHQ https://www.theinfostride.com/305681-2/ https://www.theinfostride.com/305681-2/#respond Thu, 02 Sep 2021 21:50:17 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=305681 The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says troops of Operation Hadarin Daji have killed 15 bandits and arrested 66 criminals alongside their collaborators within the North-West Zone in the last three weeks.   9 Defence spokesman, Brigadier-General Bernard Onyeuko, disclosed this while giving an update on the operations of the armed forces across the country on Thursday [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/305681-2/feed/ 0 Liverpool’s Defence Must Improve Vs Manchester City – Klopp https://www.theinfostride.com/liverpools-defence-must-improve-vs-manchester-city-klopp/ Mon, 29 Jul 2019 12:59:52 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=236258 Liverpool coach, Jurgen Klopp has said Manchester City might teach Liverpool a lesson in the Community Shield if they do not improve. The UCL winners have lost 3 and drawn one of their past four friendly matches. They have conceded 10 goals, including 3 in the most recent loss to Serie A side Napoli in [...]

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]]> Defence Should Be Priority For Ole Gunnar Solskjaer – Gary Neville https://www.theinfostride.com/defence-should-be-priority-for-ole-gunnar-solskjaer-gary-neville/ Thu, 28 Mar 2019 15:05:17 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=230000 Manchester United legend, Gary Neville has said “the hard work starts now” for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at the club. He also stated where the man from Norway has to strengthen ahead of a fresh season. His words, “I’m delighted for Ole first and foremost. When he was first appointed, I never envisaged that he would [...]

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]]> Can Liverpool’s Defence Win Them The League? https://www.theinfostride.com/can-liverpools-defence-win-them-the-league/ Tue, 01 Jan 2019 23:27:44 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=224532 There are many reasons for Liverpool supporters to feel optimistic about their team’s chances of ending a 29-year wait for a league title this season, but the goals conceded column is probably the most important of them all. Having completed a 5-1 destruction of Arsenal at Anfield to move nine points clear at the top [...]

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]]> Committee For The Defence Of Human Rights Did Not Endorse Jide Sanwo-Olu – Olumuyiwa Kushimo https://www.theinfostride.com/committee-for-the-defence-of-human-rights-did-not-endorse-jide-sanwo-olu-olumuyiwa-kushimo/ Sat, 22 Dec 2018 11:26:34 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=223868 Mr Olumuyiwa Kushimo, CDHR Spokesman, in Lagos on Friday dissociated the group from the purported endorsement of Sanwo-Olu by a group of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in the state. “Our attention has been drawn to an online publication of a media outfit www.newsmakerng.com dated 20th December, 2018. “In the publication, the CDHR name was listed [...]

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]]> Romelu Lukaku Shines Against Switzerland https://www.theinfostride.com/romelu-lukaku-shines-against-switzerland/ Sat, 13 Oct 2018 21:12:22 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=218537 Romelu Lukaku scored twice to earn Belgium a 2-1 victory over Switzerland in the Nations League on Friday, lifting the mood in the country after a week marred by match-fixing allegations. Belgium’s second win in the group means they have won 11 of their last 12 matches, the only blemish being the World Cup semifinal [...]

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]]> Arsenal Defeat Vorksla Poltava https://www.theinfostride.com/arsenal-defeat-vorksla-poltava/ Fri, 21 Sep 2018 08:49:06 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=216546 Arsenal’s superb form continued into the Europa League as they thrashed Ukrainian side Vorksla Poltava 4-2 on Thursday. A double from Pierre-Emerick Aubamyeng and goals from Danny Welbeck and Mesut Ozil eased them to victory at the Emirates Stadium. A slow start from Arsenal brought very few chances, with Mohamed Elneny’s first touch from twelve [...]

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]]> I Am Used To Boring Football – Griezmann https://www.theinfostride.com/i-am-used-to-boring-football-griezmann/ Thu, 28 Jun 2018 22:04:47 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=209738 Antoine Griezmann admitted that Les Bleus’ World Cup Group C-ending 0-0 draw with Denmark was a dull affair but said he didn’t mind because he often plays that way for Atletico Madrid. Griezmann, 27, suffered again as Didier Deschamps’ men failed to click in attack and the French No. 7, who was the centre of [...]

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]]> Gary Cahill Out On England WC Squad? https://www.theinfostride.com/gary-cahill-out-on-england-wc-squad/ Wed, 16 May 2018 21:45:36 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=206801 Joe Hart, Jack Wilshere and Gary Cahill have all missed out on England’s World Cup squad, sources have said, as manager Gareth Southgate overhauls the team that will compete in Russia. Southgate chose to omit West Ham goalkeeper Hart in favour of Burnley No. 1 Nick Pope, with Arsenal midfielder Wilshere’s space set to go [...]

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]]> We Did What We Had To Do Against Crystal Palace – Smalling https://www.theinfostride.com/we-did-what-we-had-to-do-against-crystal-palace-smalling/ Tue, 06 Mar 2018 20:48:09 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=201536 Chris Smalling has said that Manchester United’s comeback against Crystal Palace proves the spirit of Sir Alex Ferguson’s great teams is still alive at Old Trafford. It was the first time in four years that United have come back from two goals down to win, and Smalling, who spent three years under Ferguson, said the [...]

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]]> We Were Solid Against Barcelona – Fabregas https://www.theinfostride.com/we-were-solid-against-barcelona-fabregas/ Wed, 21 Feb 2018 15:14:39 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=200174 Cesc Fabregas has said Chelsea will have to attack in the second leg of their Champions League clash with Barcelona because trying to play defensively at the Camp Nou is a “suicide mission.” “It was such a shame really,” he told BT Sport. “I thought we were very good and went with the game plan [...]

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]]> I Will Help Atletico Madrid In Both Attack And Defence – Griezmann https://www.theinfostride.com/i-will-help-atletico-madrid-in-both-attack-and-defence-griezmann/ Sun, 11 Feb 2018 01:30:36 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=199260 Antoine Griezmann has come out to say his team needed to keep battling to catch Barcelona after his goal earned Atletico Madrid a 1-0 win at struggling Malaga on Saturday. Asked recently whether he would watch Barca’s game against Getafe on Sunday, Griezmann said: “No — I will be with my daughter. “We have a [...]

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]]> Budget Defence Caused The Delay In Assigning Portfolio – Aminu Tambuwal https://www.theinfostride.com/budget-defence-caused-the-delay-in-assigning-portfolio-aminu-tambuwal/ Sat, 10 Feb 2018 00:33:31 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=199189 Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto State has reshuffled his cabinet with a call on all the appointees to prioritise service delivery to the people. This he stated, was in a bid to re-energise the work of government and bring new impetus to service delivery. “The little delay in assigning portfolio to the four appointed [...]

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]]> $15billion Was Used For Defence Contract That Was Unaccounted For Under GEJ – Yemi Osinbajo https://www.theinfostride.com/15billion-was-used-for-defence-contract-that-was-unaccounted-for-under-gej-yemi-osinbajo/ Tue, 31 Oct 2017 13:33:43 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=187074 Yemi Osinbajo has revealed that former President Goodluck Jonathan spent N100bn, $295m cash in 14 days. According to the Vice-President, the massive looting during Jonathan’s administration led to the recession in the economy. Osinbajo also said “The theft of resources in this country is the first and primary reason for our poverty. “That is why [...]

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]]> Our Defence Has Done A Great Job – Gundogan https://www.theinfostride.com/our-defence-has-done-a-great-job-gundogan/ Mon, 02 Oct 2017 05:12:57 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=183659 Ilkay Gundogan has warned champions Chelsea that Manchester City are set for them this weekend. Midfielder Gundogan, 26, said: “It’s a huge game and it’s away, so it’s even more difficult, but we feel ready. “If you ask the manager there is always something to improve but we know that we are a great team, [...]

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]]> Our Defence Must Be 100 Percent Fixed – Klopp https://www.theinfostride.com/our-defence-must-be-100-percent-fixed-klopp/ Sun, 23 Jul 2017 10:26:32 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=173268 Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool need to improve on their defensive work if they are to have a successful 2017-18 season. Klopp’s side beat Leicester 2-1 on Saturday to win the Premier League Asia Trophy in Hong Kong, having previously defeated Crystal Palace in last week’s semifinal. The Liverpool boss told Sky Sports he was pleased [...]

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]]> $15 billion Unaccounted For In Nigeria’s Defence Spending – Osinbajo https://www.theinfostride.com/15-billion-unaccounted-for-in-nigerias-defence-spending-osinbajo/ Fri, 30 Jun 2017 17:14:30 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=170196 Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has revealed that 15 billion dollars is unaccounted for in the country’s defence spending. He made this revelation while speaking at the 5th Annual Christopher Kolade Lecture on Business Integrity in Lagos on Friday, June 30, 2017. According to him, “In our investigations into Defence spending, we discovered 15 billion dollars [...]

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]]> Strengthening Defence Is Key Crystal Palace’s Survival – Sam Allardyce https://www.theinfostride.com/strengthening-defence-is-key-crystal-palaces-survival-sam-allardyce/ Sun, 14 May 2017 23:10:05 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=164922 Sam Allardyce thanked the Crystal Palace board for the financial support that helped him to save the south London club from relegation and end a season that started with his ill-fated short reign as England manager on a high note. Palace crushed Hull City 4-0 on Sunday in a relegation tussle at Selhurst Park that [...]

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]]> Laurent Koscielny Likes Arsenal’s New-Look Defence https://www.theinfostride.com/laurent-koscielny-likes-arsenals-new-look-defence/ Tue, 25 Apr 2017 03:31:27 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=163059 Laurent Koscielny believes Arsenal’s defensive rethink can help drive Arsene Wenger’s side to a top-four finish in the Premier League. The Gunners will face reigning champions Leicester City at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday buoyed by their FA Cup semi-final success against Manchester City that set up a Wembley final with Chelsea. Sunday’s last-four victory [...]

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]]> Can Sunderland Also Stop Manchestr United? https://www.theinfostride.com/can-sunderland-also-stop-manchestr-united/ Fri, 07 Apr 2017 02:18:30 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=161192 Sunderland have not scored in any of their past six matches and I think they know the game is up. Another great escape is not going to happen now. I am not expecting Manchester United to just brush the Black Cats aside, though. I’ve been at United’s past two games – draws against West Brom [...]

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]]> Do Not Blame The Defence For Our Loss – Pep Guardiola https://www.theinfostride.com/do-not-blame-the-defence-for-our-loss-pep-guardiola/ Wed, 15 Mar 2017 23:57:25 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=159185 City were beaten 3-1 on the night — 6-6 on aggregate — ensuring Guardiola failed to reach the semifinals of the competition for the first in his managerial career. The Spaniard had predicted two attacking sides would go head-to-head, but City failed to have a single shot on or off target in the first half [...]

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]]> What Is Wrong With Atletico Madrid’s Defence? https://www.theinfostride.com/what-is-wrong-with-atletico-madrids-defence/ Sun, 05 Mar 2017 11:40:21 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=158196 With the news over the weekend regarding Fernando Torres positive, Atletico Madrid’s thoughts can now return to the pitch ahead of this weekend’s visit of Valencia. Unfortunately for the Vicente Calderon faithful, the La Liga table does not make pretty reading. The defeat to Barcelona and the draw in Galicia mean they currently sit outside [...]

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]]> Wilfred Ndidi Shines Against Liverpool https://www.theinfostride.com/wilfred-ndidi-shines-against-liverpool/ Tue, 28 Feb 2017 15:48:51 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=157853 It may have startled people to be told Wilfred Ndidi was better than N’Golo Kante when the former moved to Leicester in January, but such a lofty statement doesn’t look so outlandish now. There were many who took exception to such a claim. And considering just how pivotal the Frenchman was to the Foxes’ title [...]

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]]> Can Luka Modric Unlock Atletico Madrid’s Defence? https://www.theinfostride.com/can-luka-modric-unlock-atletico-madrids-defence/ Thu, 17 Nov 2016 23:11:04 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=148551 Real Madrid will rely on Luka Modric to pull the strings in the middle of the pitch on Saturday to try to engineer a first league win over local rivals Atletico Madrid since 2013. With anchor Casemiro and pass master Toni Kroos injured, Croatian Modric is sure to be a key figure after returning from [...]

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]]> Barcelona’s Defence Must Improve https://www.theinfostride.com/barcelonas-defence-must-improve/ Mon, 14 Nov 2016 23:50:33 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=148160 Last minute winners, sweeping attacking displays and amateur-like individual errors have all been part of the story in Barcelona’s season so far, which has been thrilling and chaotic in equal measure. At certain moments, Luis Enrique’s side have looked world beaters, easily capable of winning a third successive title and going all the way in [...]

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]]> Juventus Face Tricky Title Defence In Serie A https://www.theinfostride.com/juventus-face-tricky-title-defence-in-serie-a/ Sat, 20 Aug 2016 15:33:27 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=140805 After a busy close season in the transfer market, Juventus kick off their bid for a record sixth consecutive Serie A title on Saturday by entertaining Fiorentina. The visit of Paulo Sousa’s squad, fifth last season, will provide a tricky first examination for a Juve side that has seen change aplenty in the close season. [...]

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]]> Barcelona Will Start Title Defence Vs Real Betis https://www.theinfostride.com/barcelona-will-start-title-defence-vs-real-betis/ Sat, 16 Jul 2016 21:00:06 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=136279 Defending champions Barcelona will start the defence of their La Liga crown at home to Real Betis over the weekend of August 20-21, with Real Madrid visiting Real Sociedad in their opening match. The Spanish football federation released the fixtures for the 2016-17 season on Friday, with Atletico Madrid hosting promoted Alaves to kick off [...]

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]]> Leicester To Start Title Defence Against Hull City https://www.theinfostride.com/leicester-to-start-title-defence-against-hull-city/ Wed, 15 Jun 2016 14:35:47 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=132284 Champions Leicester City will begin their Premier League title defence with a trip to newly-promoted Hull City and Jose Mourinho’s Manchester United reign kicks off at Bournemouth. The release of the fixtures on Wednesday threw up some meaty first-day tussles with last season’s runners-up Arsenal hosting Juergen Klopp’s Liverpool. The 2016-17 season kicks off earlier [...]

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]]> Defence To Dominate Euro 2016 https://www.theinfostride.com/defence-to-dominate-euro-2016/ Sat, 04 Jun 2016 07:12:45 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=130969 The prevailing theme of the European Championship’s history is its constant expansion. For the first 20 years, just four countries competed at each Euros, doubling to eight in 1980, 16 in 1996 and now, for the first time, 24 at Euro 2016. There will doubtless be a couple of memorable stories made this summer by [...]

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]]> Man United Youngsters Need A Leader In Defence – Vidic https://www.theinfostride.com/man-united-youngsters-need-a-leader-in-defence-vidic/ Tue, 19 Apr 2016 12:45:41 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=126033 Manchester United need a figurehead in defence to marshal the host of young defenders coming through the club’s academy, former captain Nemanja Vidic says. United’s problems this season with injuries and indifferent performances, have led to manager Louis van Gaal handing debuts to teenage defenders Cameron Borthwick-Jackson, Timothy Fosu-Mensah, Joe Riley, Regan Poole and Donald [...]

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]]> Petr Cech Happy With Arsenal’s FA Cup Defence https://www.theinfostride.com/petr-cech-happy-with-arsenals-fa-cup-defence/ Sun, 10 Jan 2016 16:13:34 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=117797 The FA Cup still holds the same allure for Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech as he embarks upon his quest for a fifth success in the 145-year-old competition this weekend. A four-time FA Cup winner with Chelsea, Cech is hoping to help Arsenal win the FA Cup for the third year running — a feat last [...]

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]]> Cech Made Our Defence Stronger – Walcott https://www.theinfostride.com/cech-made-our-defence-stronger-walcott/ Mon, 14 Dec 2015 16:56:18 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=112646 The beginning of season signing of Petr Cech from Chelsea has raised Arsenal’s defending to a new level, according to England striker Theo Walcott. The Czech Republic goalkeeper equalled David James’ Premier League record of 169 clean sheets when the Gunners beat Aston Villa 2-0 on Sunday to climb to the top of the table. [...]

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]]> Discipline can quell Terrorism, Defence Minister tells Attachés https://www.theinfostride.com/discipline-can-quell-terrorism-defence-minister-tells-attaches/ Fri, 27 Nov 2015 11:29:28 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=109162 The Minister of Defence, Muhammad Mansur Dan-Ali has observed that with a disciplined force the Nigerian Armed Forces can quell all acts of terrorism. He said this at the 7th Annual Conference of the nation’s Defence Attachés which held at the Defence Intelligence Agency in Abuja lately. He commended President Mohammadu Buhari for relocating the [...]

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]]> Defence Minister says Leadership is all about Integrity https://www.theinfostride.com/defence-minister-says-leadership-is-all-about-integrity/ Wed, 25 Nov 2015 18:26:52 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=108845 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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]]> Defence Win Titles – Herrera https://www.theinfostride.com/defence-win-titles-herrera/ Thu, 05 Nov 2015 09:39:01 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=105725 Midfielder Ander Herrera believes Manchester United’s defensive solidity more than makes up for a lack of creativity but is unlikely to have pleased fans by comparing his team to last season’s title winners Chelsea. . United, who are fourth in the Premier League, have scored 15 times in 11 games, 11 goals fewer than leaders [...]

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]]> Nigeria must end the Boko Haram Insurgency and tackle Inter-religious Conflicts – Danjuma https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-must-end-the-boko-haram-insurgency-and-tackle-inter-religious-conflicts-danjuma/ Wed, 04 Nov 2015 08:08:16 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=105314 Former Minister of Defence, Lt. Gen. Theophilos Yakubu Danjuma (rtd) ‎on Tuesday said Nigeria must end the Boko Haram insurgency and tackle inter-religious conflicts. Speaking at the inauguration of the Sokoto Catholic Diocese multi-purpose Secretariat, Danjuma who was the Special Guest of Honour also noted that the country was facing critical challenges ‎of times, saying [...]

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]]> We Will Not Use Mercenaries To Fight Boko Haram – DHQ https://www.theinfostride.com/we-will-not-use-mercenaries-to-fight-boko-haram-dhq/ Fri, 23 Oct 2015 19:53:10 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=103382 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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]]> FRSC and NDA signed MoU to train Cadets on Driving Skills https://www.theinfostride.com/frsc-and-nda-signed-mou-to-train-cadets-on-driving-skills/ Sat, 17 Oct 2015 08:39:19 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=102901 The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) and the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the training of cadets of the premier military academy on driving skills. A statement by FRSC’s spokesman, Bisi Kazeem, said the MoU was signed by the two agencies in order to promote road safety ideals in [...]

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]]> NSCDC Destroyed 10 Illegal Refineries In 3 States, Seized 42 Oil Tankers https://www.theinfostride.com/nscdc-destroyed-10-illegal-refineries-in-3-states-seized-42-oil-tankers/ Sat, 26 Sep 2015 07:55:40 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=100954 The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) said it destroyed 10 illegal refineries in three states and seized 42 oil tankers used in diverting petroleum products to the black market. The Commandant General of the Corps, Abdulahi Gana, told journalists in Minna, Niger State, on Thursday that the operation was carried out between July [...]

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]]> Plateau > NSCDC Deploys 2,000 Officers For Sallah https://www.theinfostride.com/plateau-nscdc-deploys-2000-officers-for-sallah/ Wed, 23 Sep 2015 09:03:23 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=100487 The Plateau State Command of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 2,000 officers and men to ensure peaceful Eid-El-Kabir in the state. This is contained in statement signed by the corps Public Relations Officer in the state, Naomi Cishak, and made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Jos. The statement urged the [...]

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]]> Oil Theft: NSCDC To Adopt Drones For Fighting Pipeline Vandalism In Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/oil-theft-nscdc-to-adopt-drones-for-fighting-pipeline-vandalism-in-nigeria/ Sat, 19 Sep 2015 11:26:38 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=99953 The Nigeria Security & Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) is currently testing a new drone fitted with an infrared camera which was designed to document evidence of vandalism in the nation’s pipeline networks. “We must find new ways to fight vandalism ,” the NSCDC Commandant General Abdullahi Gana Muhammadu told newsmen in his office at National Headquarters Abuja. [...]

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]]> #Nigeria > PDP Governors Lack Moral Right To Preach Gospel Of Freedom, Democracy – Sani https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-pdp-govs-lack-moral-right-to-preach-gospel-of-freedom-democracy-sani/ Thu, 10 Sep 2015 09:30:13 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/nigeria-pdp-govs-lack-moral-right-to-preach-gospel-of-freedom-democracy-sani/ Senator Shehu Sani representing Kaduna Central under APC has risen in defence of President Muhammadu Buhari, saying he is not a dictator as claimed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors. The governors under the aegis of PDP Governors Forum, after a meeting at the Bayelsa State Governor’s Office, Yenagoa, on Monday, decried what they [...]

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]]> #Nigeria > Military Personnel To Take Over Security Of Oil Pipelines From Ex-militants https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-military-personnel-to-take-over-security-of-oil-pipelines-from-ex-militants/ Wed, 09 Sep 2015 13:30:41 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/nigeria-military-personnel-to-take-over-security-of-oil-pipelines-from-ex-militants/ The security of the nation’s oil pipelines is now to be overseen by men of the Nigerian military, the Defence Headquarters said on Tuesday. The Acting Director, Defence Information, Col. Rabe Abubakar, who made this disclosure in a statement issued in Abuja, said this followed a meeting between the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian [...]

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]]> #Nigeria > Defence Headquarters Seeks Closer Collaboration With NOA To Tackle Boko Haram https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-boko-haram-defence-headquarters-seeks-closer-collaboration-with-noa/ Tue, 08 Sep 2015 13:30:11 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/nigeria-boko-haram-defence-headquarters-seeks-closer-collaboration-with-noa/ 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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]]> Insurgency: End In Sight For Boko Haram, Defence Headquarters Assures | #News https://www.theinfostride.com/end-in-sight-to-insurgency-says-defence-headquarters-news/ Tue, 01 Sep 2015 17:30:37 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/end-in-sight-to-insurgency-says-defence-headquarters-news/ The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) disclosed yesterday that the end of insurgency in Nigeria is in sight and that all known camps of insurgents on Nigerian territory have been dislodged. The Acting Director, Defence Information, Col. Rabe Abubakar, spoke yesterday in Abuja when he visited Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Mr. Ima Niboro. [...]

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]]> Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, Other Regional Military Chiefs Meet In Chad To Deploy 8,700 Soldiers To Fight Boko Haram | #Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/olonisakin-other-regional-military-chiefs-meet-in-chad-to-deploy-8700-soldiers-to-fight-boko-haram-nigeria/ Tue, 25 Aug 2015 19:30:35 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/olonisakin-other-regional-military-chiefs-meet-in-chad-to-deploy-8700-soldiers-to-fight-boko-haram-nigeria/ Chief of Defence Staff, General Gabriel Olonisakin has visited Chad Republic where he joined other regional military chiefs to deliberate on agreement to accelerate the deployment of the 8,700 strong Multi-National Joint Task Force (MNJTF) to end Boko Haram insurgency in the region. The Chiefs of Defence Staff from the Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC) [...]

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]]> DHq Confirms Bunkerers’ Attack On Nembe Jetty | #NigeriaNews https://www.theinfostride.com/dhq-confirms-bunkerers-attack-on-nembe-jetty-nigerianews/ Sat, 08 Aug 2015 17:30:05 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/dhq-confirms-bunkerers-attack-on-nembe-jetty-nigerianews/ The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed an attack on one of its locations at Nembe Jetty, near Ogolomabiri Community in Bayelsa State by suspected oil bunkerers. A statement on Saturday by the Acting Director, Defence Information, Colonel Rabe Abubakar said that the incident is being investigated. According to him, the Joint Task Force Operation PULO [...]

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