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Sokoto accidental bombing: Military blames villagers as ex-gov, others demand probe

The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has warned civilians harbouring suspected criminals to desist from such acts or face the consequences of their

Troops Destroy Terrorist Camps In Katsina

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The spokesman of Operation Fasan Yamma, Abdullahi Abbakar, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. Abubakar, a Lieutenant Colonel, said the operation followed credible intelligence

NAF Recorded 20,000 Flight Hours In 2024, Air Chief Hails Officers

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Abubakar stated this on Thursday in his goodwill message to the officers and airmen of the NAF on the occasion of the Christmas celebration. “With

No Nigerian border will be use to attack any Country – CDS

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The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has reaffirmed that Nigeria will not allow its borders to be used as a base to

10 Dead As Military Strikes Hit Two Sokoto Villages

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The incident, which happened on Wednesday, left at least 10 innocent villagers dead and several others injured. The Sokoto State Government confirmed the incident in

Nigerian Soldiers Accused of Blocking Major South-East Road, Targeting Travellers

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Hundreds of South East residents returning home for Christmas and New Year celebrations were stranded for hours at a military checkpoint on Enugu-Opi Road. Soldiers

Theatre Commander Praises Troops’ Resilience, Calls for Strict Information Control

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Major General Oluyinka Olalekan Soyele, the Theatre Commander of Joint Task Force North West Operation Hadarin Daji (Operation Fansan Yamma), has urged soldiers to put

Joint Task Force North West Clarifies Reports on Jet Strike in Sokoto

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(Statement) The Joint Task Force North West Operation Fansan Yamma has addressed recent reports concerning a military fighter jet allegedly bombing civilian structures in the

GEAR UP FOR GREATER RESPONSIBILITIES

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Newly decorated officers of the Nigerian Army Intelligence Corps (NAIC), have been told to gear up for greater responsibilities ahead. The Special Guest of Honour

Boko Haram Terrorists Bomb Nigerian Army Base With Drones In Borno On Christmas Eve, Injure Many Soldiers

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At least six soldiers have been confirmed injured after a drone strike by suspected terrorists on a military base in Borno State. Reporter gathered that