Military – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Wed, 21 Jan 2026 14:51:43 +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 Military – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 FG to Transition Military Bases from Generators to Solar Energy https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-to-transition-military-bases-from-generators-to-solar-energy/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-to-transition-military-bases-from-generators-to-solar-energy/#respond Thu, 22 Jan 2026 07:21:35 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=465155 The Federal Government has unveiled plans to phase out the reliance on diesel-powered generators across military formations in the country, replacing them with solar-powered systems. This move, government officials explained, is part of ongoing efforts to cut costs, reduce carbon emissions, and enhance energy security for critical national defense infrastructure. The initiative, which is being [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-to-transition-military-bases-from-generators-to-solar-energy/feed/ 0 Benin Military Arrests About a Dozen Soldiers Over Failed Coup Attempt https://www.theinfostride.com/benin-military-arrests-about-a-dozen-soldiers-over-failed-coup-attempt/ https://www.theinfostride.com/benin-military-arrests-about-a-dozen-soldiers-over-failed-coup-attempt/#respond Sun, 07 Dec 2025 11:00:04 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=473185 The Benin Republic military has confirmed the arrest of about a dozen soldiers, including the alleged ringleaders, following an attempted coup against President Patrice Talon. According to military sources, 13 individuals have been detained in connection with the plot. All but one of the suspects are active-duty soldiers, while the remaining detainee is a former [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/benin-military-arrests-about-a-dozen-soldiers-over-failed-coup-attempt/feed/ 0 The Military Will Step In To Aid My Mass Deportation Plans – Trump https://www.theinfostride.com/the-military-will-step-in-to-aid-my-mass-deportation-plans-trump/ https://www.theinfostride.com/the-military-will-step-in-to-aid-my-mass-deportation-plans-trump/#respond Sun, 24 Nov 2024 15:20:17 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=395516 US President-elect, Donald Trump has come out to confirm that he would declare a national emergency to carry out his campaign promise of mass deportations of migrants living in America without legal permission. He recently had his say while responding to a social media post from Judicial Watch’s Tom Fitton, and the world has been [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/the-military-will-step-in-to-aid-my-mass-deportation-plans-trump/feed/ 0 UK Donates N1 Billion in Non-Lethal Military Equipment to Boost Nigerian Military https://www.theinfostride.com/uk-donates-n1-billion-in-non-lethal-military-equipment-to-boost-nigerian-military/ https://www.theinfostride.com/uk-donates-n1-billion-in-non-lethal-military-equipment-to-boost-nigerian-military/#respond Sat, 26 Oct 2024 22:51:57 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=392100 The United Kingdom has pledged N1 billion in non-lethal military equipment to the Nigerian military as part of its ongoing commitment to support Nigeria in its fight against security threats, including insurgency, terrorism, and other regional security challenges. This donation, facilitated by the UK Ministry of Defence and the British High Commission in Nigeria, aims [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/uk-donates-n1-billion-in-non-lethal-military-equipment-to-boost-nigerian-military/feed/ 0 The Heavy Military Presence In South-East Nigeria Has To Be Pointed Out – Kanayo O. Kanayo https://www.theinfostride.com/the-heavy-military-presence-in-south-east-nigeria-has-to-be-pointed-out-kanayo-o-kanayo/ https://www.theinfostride.com/the-heavy-military-presence-in-south-east-nigeria-has-to-be-pointed-out-kanayo-o-kanayo/#respond Fri, 25 Oct 2024 10:00:27 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=391904 Nollywood actor, Kanayo O. Kanayo has come out to write about the heavy military and police presence in Southeast Nigeria. He recently highlighted the challenges faced by travellers in the region, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to him, he did not see a single police checkpoint during his recent journey from Ibadan to Lagos, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/the-heavy-military-presence-in-south-east-nigeria-has-to-be-pointed-out-kanayo-o-kanayo/feed/ 0 Katsina Police, Military Foil Two Kidnap Attempts, Rescue Six Victims https://www.theinfostride.com/katsina-police-military-foil-two-kidnap-attempts-rescue-six-victims/ https://www.theinfostride.com/katsina-police-military-foil-two-kidnap-attempts-rescue-six-victims/#respond Sun, 29 Sep 2024 12:00:43 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=390176 Operatives of the Katsina State Police Command, in collaboration with soldiers, successfully thwarted two separate kidnap attempts in the state, rescuing six victims. This was disclosed in a statement by the Public Relations Officer of the Katsina Police Command, ASP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, on Saturday. According to the statement, the first incident occurred on the Jibia [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/katsina-police-military-foil-two-kidnap-attempts-rescue-six-victims/feed/ 0 American Military Veterans of Igbo Extraction Demand Immediate Release of Nnamdi Kanu https://www.theinfostride.com/american-military-veterans-of-igbo-extraction-demand-immediate-release-of-nnamdi-kanu/ https://www.theinfostride.com/american-military-veterans-of-igbo-extraction-demand-immediate-release-of-nnamdi-kanu/#respond Fri, 07 Jun 2024 19:30:50 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=380076 The American Military Veterans of Igbo Extraction have called for the immediate release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The group expressed their dismay over Kanu’s continued incarceration despite being freed by a court of competent jurisdiction. This demand followed a visit by a delegation from the American Military [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/american-military-veterans-of-igbo-extraction-demand-immediate-release-of-nnamdi-kanu/feed/ 0 Defence Headquarters Challenges Katsina Governor to Substantiate Allegations Against Military https://www.theinfostride.com/defence-headquarters-challenges-katsina-governor-to-substantiate-allegations-against-military/ https://www.theinfostride.com/defence-headquarters-challenges-katsina-governor-to-substantiate-allegations-against-military/#respond Wed, 22 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=378632 The Defence Headquarters has called on Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State to substantiate his allegations against the military, following his claims that the military is aiding and profiting from terrorism in the state. Governor Radda made these accusations during an appearance on Channels Television’s “Politics Today.” In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Director [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/defence-headquarters-challenges-katsina-governor-to-substantiate-allegations-against-military/feed/ 0 APC Chieftain Lukman Criticizes Party for Poor Governance https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-chieftain-lukman-criticizes-party-for-poor-governance/ https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-chieftain-lukman-criticizes-party-for-poor-governance/#respond Tue, 21 May 2024 12:00:24 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=378550 A former National Vice Chairman (Northwest) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Salihu Moh. Lukman, has criticized his party for failing to meet the expectations of Nigerians over the past nine years. In a statement on Tuesday, Lukman, while reaffirming his membership in the APC, expressed deep disappointment in the performance of elected governments, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-chieftain-lukman-criticizes-party-for-poor-governance/feed/ 0 Two Japanese Military Helicopters Crash, One Dead and Seven Missing https://www.theinfostride.com/two-japanese-military-helicopters-crash-one-dead-and-seven-missing/ https://www.theinfostride.com/two-japanese-military-helicopters-crash-one-dead-and-seven-missing/#respond Sun, 21 Apr 2024 07:00:22 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=376279 Tragedy struck as two Japanese military helicopters crashed, resulting in one confirmed death and seven individuals missing. The incident, possibly due to a collision, occurred during drills to counter submarines at night, according to Japan’s self-defence force spokesperson. The crash occurred late on Saturday, with officials confirming that one person was recovered from the crash [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/two-japanese-military-helicopters-crash-one-dead-and-seven-missing/feed/ 0 Nigerian Air Force Destroys Illegal Oil Refining Sites in Rivers State https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-air-force-destroys-illegal-oil-refining-sites-in-rivers-state/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-air-force-destroys-illegal-oil-refining-sites-in-rivers-state/#respond Sun, 14 Apr 2024 09:00:23 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=375585 The air component of Nigeria’s military special task force, “Operation Delta Safe,” conducted air strikes on several illegal oil refining sites and bases of economic saboteurs in Rivers State on Friday and Saturday. AVM Edward Gabkwet, Director of Public Relations and Information at the Nigerian Air Force, announced on Sunday in Abuja that the air [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-air-force-destroys-illegal-oil-refining-sites-in-rivers-state/feed/ 0 Niger junta cuts all military ties with US forces with immediate effect https://www.theinfostride.com/niger-junta-cuts-all-military-ties-with-us-forces-with-immediate-effect/ https://www.theinfostride.com/niger-junta-cuts-all-military-ties-with-us-forces-with-immediate-effect/#respond Sun, 17 Mar 2024 22:01:37 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=373362 Niger’s junta has with immediate effect revoked all military agreements that facilitated the stationing of U.S. Department of Defense’s military and civilian staff on its territory.  This was shared in a statement by Colonel Amadou Abdramane, the spokesperson for the junta in a broadcast on Saturday.   This decision comes after a recent visit from U.S. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/niger-junta-cuts-all-military-ties-with-us-forces-with-immediate-effect/feed/ 0 Delta State Governor Condemns Killing of Officers and Soldiers, Vows Justice https://www.theinfostride.com/delta-state-governor-condemns-killing-of-officers-and-soldiers-vows-justice/ https://www.theinfostride.com/delta-state-governor-condemns-killing-of-officers-and-soldiers-vows-justice/#respond Sun, 17 Mar 2024 06:00:44 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=373264 Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has strongly condemned the unprovoked killing of officers and soldiers attached to 63 Brigade at Okuama community, Ughelli South Local Government Area of the state. Governor Oborevwori stated that his government would take all necessary measures to apprehend those responsible for the heinous act and ensure they face the full [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/delta-state-governor-condemns-killing-of-officers-and-soldiers-vows-justice/feed/ 0 Military Allegedly Takes Oil Bunkering Suspects From Police Custody https://www.theinfostride.com/military-allegedly-takes-oil-bunkering-suspects-from-police-custody/ https://www.theinfostride.com/military-allegedly-takes-oil-bunkering-suspects-from-police-custody/#respond Sat, 02 Mar 2024 20:30:54 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=372248 The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) has informed a Federal High Court in Abuja that the military forcefully removed some suspects allegedly involved in oil bunkering from police custody. This revelation was made by Counsel to the IGP, Idris Mohammed, before Justice James Omotosho during the arraignment of the alleged oil bunkerers. The initial charge filed [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/military-allegedly-takes-oil-bunkering-suspects-from-police-custody/feed/ 0 First Lady Remi Tinubu’s Generosity Shines: N950m Pledged for Military, Police Retirees, and More this Yuletide https://www.theinfostride.com/first-lady-remi-tinubus-generosity-shines-n950m-pledged-for-military-police-retirees-and-more-this-yuletide/ https://www.theinfostride.com/first-lady-remi-tinubus-generosity-shines-n950m-pledged-for-military-police-retirees-and-more-this-yuletide/#respond Thu, 21 Dec 2023 18:45:11 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=365093 The philanthropic spirit of Nigeria’s First Lady, Mrs. Oluremi Bola Ahmed Tinubu, shines brightly as she pledges a substantial sum of N950 million to bolster the well-being of police, military retirees, and senior citizens across the nation. This remarkable initiative, part of the Renewed Hope Initiative Elderly Support Scheme, aims to provide financial assistance to [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/first-lady-remi-tinubus-generosity-shines-n950m-pledged-for-military-police-retirees-and-more-this-yuletide/feed/ 0 Governor Adeleke calls for creation of regional security taskforce https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-adeleke-calls-for-creation-of-regional-security-taskforce/ https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-adeleke-calls-for-creation-of-regional-security-taskforce/#respond Wed, 09 Aug 2023 10:51:25 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=352486 To combat the spread of transnational crime, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has proposed the creation of a transregional security task force. On Tuesday, while in Osogbo for a courtesy call, he placed the call to the General Officer Commanding, GOC, 2 Division of the Nigerian Army, Major General Valentine Okoro. According to Adeleke, the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-adeleke-calls-for-creation-of-regional-security-taskforce/feed/ 0 We’ve not seen any reason Tinubu’s inauguration shouldn’t hold  —  Military https://www.theinfostride.com/weve-not-seen-any-reason-tinubus-inauguration-shouldnt-hold-military/ https://www.theinfostride.com/weve-not-seen-any-reason-tinubus-inauguration-shouldnt-hold-military/#respond Sun, 07 May 2023 07:24:22 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=346604 The Military High Command has said that the May 29 handover ceremony will certainly hold because it has not seen any reason the President-elect, Bola Tinubu should not be sworn in on Monday, May 29, 2023. The command said its officers are on standby to forestall any unwanted happening in the country before, during and [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/weve-not-seen-any-reason-tinubus-inauguration-shouldnt-hold-military/feed/ 0 US Military Impostor Bags One-Year Jail Term In Kwara https://www.theinfostride.com/us-military-impostor-bags-one-year-jail-term-in-kwara/ https://www.theinfostride.com/us-military-impostor-bags-one-year-jail-term-in-kwara/#respond Tue, 03 Aug 2021 22:29:14 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=302850 Justice Mahmood Abdulgafar of the Kwara State High Court sitting in Ilorin on Friday, July 30, 2021, sentenced an undergraduate, one Abdulsalam Oyeyemi, to one-year imprisonment for falsely posing as American Military Officer to defraud unsuspecting victims. The Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, had on Thursday, July 29, 2021, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/us-military-impostor-bags-one-year-jail-term-in-kwara/feed/ 0 Zamfara Govt Arrests Army Officer and Girlfriend for Aiding Banditry https://www.theinfostride.com/zamfara-govt-arrests-army-officer-and-girlfriend-for-aiding-banditry/ https://www.theinfostride.com/zamfara-govt-arrests-army-officer-and-girlfriend-for-aiding-banditry/#respond Fri, 05 Mar 2021 22:13:11 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=286583 Zamfara state government has confirmed the arrest of an Army officer and his girlfriend for aiding banditry in the state. The officer is accused of supplying arms, military uniforms, and other items to the bandits. Authorities in the state say the arrest further confirms the position of the state Governor Bello Matawalle, that until the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/zamfara-govt-arrests-army-officer-and-girlfriend-for-aiding-banditry/feed/ 0 Facebook Takes Down main page of Myanmar Military https://www.theinfostride.com/facebook-takes-down-main-page-of-myanmar-militaryfacebook-on-sunday-deleted-the-main-page-of-the-myanmar-military-under-it-standards-prohibiting-the-incitement-of-violence-the-company-said-a-day-aft/ https://www.theinfostride.com/facebook-takes-down-main-page-of-myanmar-militaryfacebook-on-sunday-deleted-the-main-page-of-the-myanmar-military-under-it-standards-prohibiting-the-incitement-of-violence-the-company-said-a-day-aft/#respond Sun, 21 Feb 2021 09:26:27 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=285414 Facebook on Sunday deleted the main page of the Myanmar military under it standards prohibiting the incitement of violence; the company said, a day after two protesters were killed when police opened fire at a demonstration against the Feb 1 coup.   “In line with our global policies, we’ve removed the Tatmadaw True News Information [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/facebook-takes-down-main-page-of-myanmar-militaryfacebook-on-sunday-deleted-the-main-page-of-the-myanmar-military-under-it-standards-prohibiting-the-incitement-of-violence-the-company-said-a-day-aft/feed/ 0 43 Bodies Were Counted not 110- Eneche Responds to Zabarmari Massacre https://www.theinfostride.com/43-bodies-were-counted-not-110-eneche-responds-to-zabarmari-massacre/ https://www.theinfostride.com/43-bodies-were-counted-not-110-eneche-responds-to-zabarmari-massacre/#respond Mon, 30 Nov 2020 16:53:04 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=276167 Military spokesman John Enenche on Monday said only 43 persons have been confirmed killed during the onslaught on farmers in Zabarmari, Borno on Saturday by suspected Boko Haram terrorists.   On Sunday, the United Nations had reported that 110 civilians had been killed. “We have also received reports that several women may have been kidnapped. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/43-bodies-were-counted-not-110-eneche-responds-to-zabarmari-massacre/feed/ 0 Military Loses One Soldier After Killing 22 Insurgents and 5 Bandits https://www.theinfostride.com/military-loses-one-soldier-after-killing-22-insurgents-and-5-bandits/ https://www.theinfostride.com/military-loses-one-soldier-after-killing-22-insurgents-and-5-bandits/#respond Thu, 05 Nov 2020 20:10:56 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=273670 Troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria working with other security agencies are again renewing their commitment to ending insurgency, banditry, and other sundry crimes in the country.   This is according to the Coordinator of Defence Media Operations, Major General John Enenche, who briefed reporters on Thursday in Abuja on the activities of the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/military-loses-one-soldier-after-killing-22-insurgents-and-5-bandits/feed/ 0 Amnesty International Request Prompt Justice for Persons Involved in Lekki Shooting https://www.theinfostride.com/amnesty-international-request-prompt-justice-for-persons-involved-in-lekki-shooting/ https://www.theinfostride.com/amnesty-international-request-prompt-justice-for-persons-involved-in-lekki-shooting/#respond Wed, 28 Oct 2020 21:05:37 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=272870 Human rights group, Amnesty International has asked the Federal Government not to cover up the shooting at the Lekki Toll Gate during the #EndSARS protests but rather bring to justice those involved. In its latest report published on Wednesday, the rights group released details of the timeline of events from when the protests started on [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/amnesty-international-request-prompt-justice-for-persons-involved-in-lekki-shooting/feed/ 0 No Group Or Individual Will Undermine Nigeria’s Territorial Integrity – Nigerian Army https://www.theinfostride.com/no-group-or-individual-will-undermine-nigerias-territorial-integrity-nigerian-army/ Sat, 18 Jan 2020 11:18:58 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=245297 The Nigeria military has promised to not allow any individual or group to jeopardize the sovereignty and stability of the country’s territorial integrity. The military urged important stakeholders to unite with the armed forces and intelligence agencies to make sure Nigeria is protected, begging them to search for other ways to negate the national policy [...]

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]]> Withdrawal Of Military From Affected Areas Will Not Be Rushed – Buhari https://www.theinfostride.com/withdrawal-of-military-from-affected-areas-will-not-be-rushed-buhari/ Sat, 04 Jan 2020 13:52:05 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=244393 President Muhammadu Buhari has reassured Nigerians that getting the military out of areas where peace had been restored will not happen in a manner that will expose communities to more risks of attacks. The President’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, revealed this in a recent statement today. According to him, [...]

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]]> Everyone Is Allowed To Address Buhari By His Military Rank — Presidency https://www.theinfostride.com/everyone-is-allowed-to-address-buhari-by-his-military-rank-presidency/ Thu, 12 Dec 2019 14:57:39 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=243155 The Presidency has said Nigerians, including Media outfits are allowed to address President Muhammadu Buhari by his military rank of Major General since the government promotes freedom of speech in the country. Mr. Femi Adesina, the President’s spokesman, revealed this as he reacted to Punch Newspapers deciding to address the president by his rank of [...]

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]]> I Will Keep Supporting The Military In Its Quest For Modernization – Buhari https://www.theinfostride.com/i-will-keep-supporting-the-military-in-its-quest-for-modernization-buhari/ Tue, 03 Dec 2019 21:52:30 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=242362 President Muhammadu Buhari has urged the military to respect human rights and international humanitarian laws as they do their jobs. He disclosed this in Kaduna during the Chief of Army Staff conference and the commissioning of the ultra-modern Army Reference Hospital. According to PMB, his government will keep supporting the military in its struggle for [...]

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]]> Buhari Mourns Death Of 13 French Military Personnel In Mali https://www.theinfostride.com/buhari-mourns-death-of-13-french-military-personnel-in-mali/ Thu, 28 Nov 2019 11:09:42 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=242019 President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed shock and sadness over the demise of 13 French soldiers in Mali on Tuesday after a helicopter accident during an operation against terrorists in Mali. Buhari revealed this in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, in Abuja on Wednesday. He appreciated France [...]

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]]> Military, Security Agencies Should Procure Their Uniforms From DICON – Buhari https://www.theinfostride.com/military-security-agencies-should-procure-their-uniforms-from-dicon-buhari/ Sat, 26 Oct 2019 00:20:20 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=239326 President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the military and other security services to procure their uniforms and other kits from the Defence Industry Corporation of Nigeria (DICON). PMB directed them at the foundation laying ceremony of DICON Research and Development Center, Kaduna. The centre is working on a garment industry in partnership with a Turkish firm [...]

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]]> Military Retirees Can Still Do A Lot For Nigeria – Gen. Abayomi Olonisakin https://www.theinfostride.com/military-retirees-can-still-do-a-lot-for-nigeria-gen-abayomi-olonisakin/ Thu, 10 Oct 2019 17:09:45 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=238394 The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Abayomi Olonisakin has said that military veterans can still do a lot to boost national security and development. According to Gen. Abayomi, the retirees still have a vital role to play to “checkmate various divisive tendencies that constantly threaten” Nigeria’s corporate existence. Olonisakin who said this at the [...]

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]]> Military Is Re-Organising To Battle Insecurity – Gen. Gabriel Olonisakin https://www.theinfostride.com/military-is-re-organising-to-battle-insecurity-gen-gabriel-olonisakin/ Mon, 01 Jul 2019 23:20:45 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=235310 The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Gabriel Olonisaki has disclosed that the Nigerian military is currently re-organizing to battle the present security issues across Nigeria. Gen. Gabriel revealed this at the Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) and Combat Support Arms Training Week (COSAT) seminar in Lagos. He said that the situation in the North-East [...]

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]]> Losers Are Using The Military To Justify Their Failures – Tukur Buratai https://www.theinfostride.com/losers-are-using-the-military-to-justify-their-failures-tukur-buratai/ Fri, 22 Mar 2019 04:13:35 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=229628 Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, has refuted the reports that the Nigerian army had a hand in how the election results turned out in the recent Presidential and governorship elections. He said whoever is alleging that military participation decided the eventual winner should explain in detail what exactly he or she thinks [...]

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]]> Militarization Of Elections Is Worst Than Military Regime – Supo Shonibare https://www.theinfostride.com/militarization-of-elections-is-worst-than-military-regime-supo-shonibare/ Fri, 22 Mar 2019 03:44:32 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=229615 Afenifere chieftain, Chief Supo Shonibare has said the politics in the country should in no way be left in the hands of power brokers and money mongers who militarize the electoral process to favour themselves and a their political parties. In an interview with Vanguard, he revealed all there is know about what an election [...]

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]]> The Military Assisted APC To Rig The Elections – Buba Galadima https://www.theinfostride.com/the-military-assisted-apc-to-rig-the-elections-buba-galadima/ Wed, 20 Mar 2019 17:53:09 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=229441 A spokesperson of the Atiku Campaign Organisation, Buba Galadima has come out to state categorically that the APC rigged the recent elections with the help of the military. He said the sad events recorded in Rivers State were clear evidence of the intimidation he is talking about. His words, “It is not an accusation, the [...]

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]]> Those Terrorizing Zamfara State Have Deadlier Weapons Than The Military – Yari https://www.theinfostride.com/those-terrorizing-zamfara-state-have-deadlier-weapons-than-the-military-yari/ Tue, 19 Mar 2019 20:08:03 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=229376 Zamfara State governor, Abdulaziz Yari has claimed that armed bandits disturbing the peace of the state actually have more sophisticated weapons than the military. He revealed that in a recent meeting the state government team, including the military, had with the terrorizers, they found out that the devlish miscreants have more than 500 AK 47 [...]

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]]> Governor Abubakar Bello Hails The Military, Police https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-abubakar-bello-hails-the-military-police/ Sun, 17 Mar 2019 14:49:29 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=229160 Niger State governor, Abubakar Bello has hailed the military and praised the efforts of the police and the civil defence corps in protecting the lives and property in the state. His words, “I want to commend the efforts of the military in assisting other security agencies in securing lives and property of residents of the [...]

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]]> Military Presence Was In The Best Interest Of The People Of Rivers State – Rotimi Amaechi https://www.theinfostride.com/military-presence-was-in-the-best-interest-of-the-people-of-rivers-state-rotimi-amaechi/ Sat, 09 Mar 2019 22:54:01 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=228595 Mr Rotimi Amaechi, Nigeria’s Minister of Transportation, has revealed that heavy presence of soldiers in Rivers State ahead of Saturday’s governorship and House of Assembly elections in the state was in the best interest of the people. According to the minister, with the military offering assistance to other security agencies, the electoral process was only [...]

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]]> APC Is Using The Military To Unleash Violence – PDP https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-is-using-the-military-to-unleash-violence-pdp/ Thu, 28 Feb 2019 20:28:30 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=228101 Ahead of the upcoming Governorship elections, PDP has come out to say that the ruling party is currently planning to militarize South South, all in the name of jeopardizing the polls and destabilizing the voters. PDP’s words were “the illegal operation is to further militarize the South South zone, use soldiers to suppress voters and [...]

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]]> The Military Arrested Our Members In Rivers State To Divert Attention From Its Genocide – PDP https://www.theinfostride.com/the-military-arrested-our-members-in-rivers-state-to-divert-attention-from-its-genocide-pdp/ Tue, 26 Feb 2019 21:48:45 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=227912 PDP in Rivers State has called the arrests and detaining of some of its party members by men of the 6 Division of Nigerian Army “diversionary.” The party’s spokesman, Hon. Darlington Orji, said the Nigerian Army used these arrests to take all attention away from the delibrate killings it performed in some parts of Rivers [...]

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]]> Buhari Should Order The Exit Of Military Men In Abonnema, Rivers State – Wike https://www.theinfostride.com/buhari-should-order-the-exit-of-military-men-in-abonnema-rivers-state-wike/ Sun, 24 Feb 2019 20:02:51 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=227689 Nyesom Wike has begged President Muhammadu Buhari to order the instant exit of armed military operatives out of Abonnema area of Rivers state. The Governor of Rivers State said that the military personnel were sent by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to cause problems with members of the People’s Democratic Party members in Abonnema and [...]

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]]> Buhari Is Ruling Like A Military Dictator – Atiku https://www.theinfostride.com/buhari-is-ruling-like-a-military-dictator-atiku/ Mon, 28 Jan 2019 23:50:28 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=226069 Atiku Abubakar has accused ‘General’ Muhammadu Buhari of ruling like a military dictator with the way he handled the suspension of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen. He said the act is a continuation of a “pattern of executive lawlessness” that’s exactly how a military dictator behaves. “The serial disregard of court orders, and [...]

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]]> Operational Commanders At All Levels Of Military Must Show Leadership – Tukur Buratai https://www.theinfostride.com/operational-commanders-at-all-levels-of-military-must-show-leadership-tukur-buratai/ Sun, 02 Dec 2018 05:49:41 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=222296 The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai has charged field commanders to complement whatever approach they take in prosecuting the ongoing counter insurgency operations with offensive posture. Buratai gave charge on Friday in Maiduguri at the conclusion of the Fourth Quarter Chief of Army Conference. He said such posture was necessary to instill fear [...]

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]]> Nigerian Military Will Never Get Enough Funding – Muhammadu Buhari https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-military-will-never-get-enough-funding-muhammadu-buhari/ Sun, 02 Dec 2018 05:49:35 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=222293 The presidency has revealed that even though President Muhammadu Buhari is doing his best to provide for the Nigerian military, there will never be enough funding as troops continue to deal with the resurgence of terrorist group, Boko Haram, in the northeast. While speaking during an interview on Arise News Television on Friday, November 30, [...]

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]]> Oby Ezekwesili Meets Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida https://www.theinfostride.com/oby-ezekwesili-meets-ibrahim-badamosi-babangida/ Thu, 08 Nov 2018 05:55:15 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=220447 Twitter users can’t seem to wrap their head around a certain meeting between Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN) presidential candidate, Oby Ezekwesili, and Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (IBB) who ruled Nigeria between 1985 to 1993. Reports have it that the meeting took place on Sunday, November 4, 2018 and that it was a “secret meeting” [...]

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]]> People Are Trying To Paint The Military Bad – General John Agim https://www.theinfostride.com/people-are-trying-to-paint-the-military-bad-general-john-agim/ Wed, 07 Nov 2018 03:55:15 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=220392 The defence headquarters of the Nigerian Army has cautioned the members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) to be ready to face the consequences if they insist on taking on the military. This follows the clashes that happened in Abuja last week where some members of the movement were killed by soldiers during protests. [...]

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]]> Ekiti Officers In The Military Are Men Of Discipline And Courage – Buhari https://www.theinfostride.com/ekiti-officers-in-the-military-are-men-of-discipline-and-courage-buhari/ Sat, 14 Jul 2018 06:29:03 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=210939 Buhari was at the All Progressives Congress (APC) rally which held in Ekiti state on Tuesday, July 10, 2018. The rally was organised to rally support for the APC guber candidate in the July 14, 2018 Ekiti governorship election, Kayode Fayemi. “I am happy to be here in Ekiti State, and among the good people [...]

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]]> The Nigerian Military Is Forcing Me To Implicate Shehu Sani – Garba Isa https://www.theinfostride.com/the-nigerian-military-is-forcing-me-to-implicate-shehu-sani-garba-isa/ Sun, 15 Apr 2018 20:33:15 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=204913 A member of a Kaduna Civilian Joint Task Force, Garba Isa, has accused the Nigerian military of forcing him to implicate Senator Shehu Sani in a murder case. Speaking to newsmen in Kano on Thursday, April 12, he said: “I was not in Kaduna but received calls that the Military are looking for me on [...]

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]]> We Will Not Use The Military Option Against Boko Haram – Presidency https://www.theinfostride.com/we-will-not-use-the-military-option-against-boko-haram-presidency/ Fri, 16 Mar 2018 10:52:41 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=202649 Muhammadu Buhari has finally accepted to negotiate with deadly terrorists, Boko Haram in exchange for the release of 110 schoolgirls abducted in Dapchi, Yobe State, Nigeria. The presidency said the president made this known to US Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson during his brief visit and meeting with the Nigerian President on Monday, March 12, [...]

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]]> Military Can Still Take Over Power In Nigeria – Ike Ekeweremadu https://www.theinfostride.com/military-can-still-take-over-power-in-nigeria-ike-ekeweremadu/ Sat, 10 Mar 2018 01:11:41 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=201844 Ike Ekeweremadu has said that there is a tendency that the military can still take over power in Nigeria. Ekweremadu said Governor Bello should retrace his steps, otherwise he will not return to power in 2019. He said this while reacting to Senator Ahmed Ogembe’s report of how the Kogi state Governor, Yahaya Bello allegedly [...]

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]]> Alex Ekwueme Dared The Military Government Of Gen. Sani Abacha – Shehu Shagari https://www.theinfostride.com/alex-ekwueme-dared-the-military-government-of-gen-sani-abacha-shehu-shagari/ Sun, 04 Feb 2018 12:38:10 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=198560 Shehu Shagari has described late Dr. Alex Ekwueme, as a vice president he trusted while their service to the nation lasted. “Dr. Ekwueme was a deputy I trusted. We understood each other well and it was impossible for mischief makers to drive a wedge between us. “He was a loyal lieutenant and because of his [...]

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