Armed Forces

Aug
14
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
US Approves Potential Sales Of Precision Bombs, Rockets, Others To Nigeria

US Approves Potential Sales Of Precision Bombs, Rockets, Others To Nigeria

Armed Forces, Foreign Affairs, News Flash
US Approves Potential Sales Of Precision Bombs, Rockets, Others To Nigeria The United States Department of State has approved a possible sale of munitions, precision bombs, and precision rockets to Nigeria at an estimated cost of $346 million. According to a Pentagon statement on Wednesday, the deal, involving contractors Lockheed Martin, RTX Missiles and Defense, and BAE Systems, among others, was certified to Congress by the Defense Security Cooperation Agency after the State Department’s approval. U.S. government disclosed that the Nigerian request includes 1,002 MK-82 general-purpose 500 lb bombs; 1,002 MXU-650 Air Foil Groups for 500 lb Paveway II GBU-12;…
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Jul
17
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Police Arrest Notorious IPOB/ESN Militia Leader In Anambra

Police Arrest Notorious IPOB/ESN Militia Leader In Anambra

Armed Forces, News Flash, Security
Police Arrest Notorious IPOB/ESN Militia Leader In Anambra The Anambra State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a notorious leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), in Ozubulu, Ekwusigo Local Government Area. According to Zagazola Makama, a counter insurgency reporter, the operation took place on July 15 at about 2:00 a.m., following credible intelligence on the suspect’s whereabouts. Police sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspect, identified as Gospel Ozioma Nneto, also known as “OZ”, aged 31, hails from Issieke Awo-Idemili community in Orsu LGA of Imo State…
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Jun
23
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Poverty, Hunger, Fuel National Security Threats – Chief Of Defence Staff

Poverty, Hunger, Fuel National Security Threats – Chief Of Defence Staff

Armed Forces, FGN, News Flash
Poverty, Hunger Fuel National Security Threats – Chief Of Defence Staff The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has warned that poverty and hunger have escalated beyond social issues, now posing serious threats to Nigeria’s national security. Speaking at the opening of the 14th National Security Seminar in Abuja on Monday, Gen. Musa, represented by the Chief of Defence Training, Rear Admiral Ibrahim Shetimma, stressed that insecurity in the modern world is no longer solely defined by armed conflict, but also by widespread economic hardship, food insecurity, and social dislocation. The seminar, themed “Combating Hunger and Poverty for…
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May
16
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
The National Policy For The Establishment Of Forest Guards Announced By President Bola Tinubu Is Long Overdue – ANCA

The National Policy For The Establishment Of Forest Guards Announced By President Bola Tinubu Is Long Overdue – ANCA

Armed Forces, Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN, Security
THE NATIONAL POLICY FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF FOREST GUARDS ANNOUNCED BY PRESIDENT BOLA TINUBU IS LONG OVERDUE. The Abia North Consultative Assembly, a socioeconomic, sociocultural and sociopolitical advocacy group, views the latest decision by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to establish forest guards to monitor nefarious activities of outlaws in about 2000 forests reserves around the country as most patriotic and among the most important executive orders emanating from him since he took over office as the President on May 29th, 2023. This all important executive decision although coming so late after fulani herdsmen, foreign fulani bandits, foreign and local kidnappers,…
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Apr
18
2025
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390 Ex-Terrorists Graduate From De-Radicalization Programme

390 Ex-Terrorists Graduate From De-Radicalization Programme

Armed Forces, Crime, FGN, News Flash, Northern Nigeria, Youths
390 Ex-terrorists Graduate From De-radicalisation Programme No fewer than 390 repentant Boko Haram members graduated from the Federal Government’s De-radicalisation, Rehabilitation and Reintegration programme in Gombe State. The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, said this during the graduation in Malam Sidi in the Kwami Local Government Area of Gombe State on Thursday. He said that the graduating clients arrived at the camp in July 2024 and went through various rebuilding activities of the programme, which reshaped them and made them ready for reintegration into society. Represented by Maj.-Gen. Sunday Makollo, Musa said that the non-kinetic approach by the…
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Apr
08
2025
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Soldier Arrested For Chopping Off Trader’s Fingers

Soldier Arrested For Chopping Off Trader’s Fingers

Armed Forces, Crime, Mishap, News Flash
Soldier Arrested For Chopping Off Trader’s Fingers Tension gripped as police confirmed the arrest of a serving soldier, Private Sadiq Sani, for allegedly chopping off three fingers of a trader during a violent altercation in Minna, the capital of Niger State. According to reports, the disturbing incident occurred on March 30, 2025, at about 3 p.m. in the Makera area of Minna. The suspect, a soldier attached to the 2 Division Brigade Garrison, reportedly visited the shop of 26-year-old Abdulrahman Salisu to purchase shoes. However, a disagreement over payment quickly escalated into a heated argument. Eyewitnesses said the situation turned…
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Feb
13
2025
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Reps Summon Customs Comptroller General, Others Over Refusal To Retire

Reps Summon Customs Comptroller General, Others Over Refusal To Retire

Armed Forces, News Flash
Reps Summon Customs Boss, Others Over Refusal To Retire The House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions has asked the Comptroller General of Nigerian Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi, to answer a petition before the Committee over the refusal of some top officials of the service to leave the service after their due retirement dates. While issuing the summons, the House noted that the CG has a duty as a public officer to explain to Nigerians what the true position is. According to a statement by the Media Head, Public Petitions Committee of the House of Representatives, Chook Oko, Adeniyi is…
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Feb
10
2025
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Soldiers Declare ‘No Mercy’ On Terrorists, Neutralize Over 50 Bandits In Zamfara

Soldiers Declare ‘No Mercy’ On Terrorists, Neutralize Over 50 Bandits In Zamfara

Armed Forces, Crime, News Flash, Northern Nigeria
Soldiers Declare ‘No Mercy’ On Terrorists, Neutralize Over 50 Bandits In Zamfara Troops of Operation Fansan Yan Bindiga have achieved a major breakthrough in the fight against terrorism in Zamfara State, neutralizing over 50 terrorists and inflicting severe injuries on at least 25 others, including high-profile commanders loyal to Bello Turji and Sani Mai Nasara (Sani Black). The successful operation marked the first time Nigerian forces dominated the notorious Tungan Fulani Hills — a former terrorist stronghold linked to the 2019 ambush that claimed the lives of an army major and 16 soldiers Among the terrorists killed were notorious figures…
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Feb
03
2025
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‘How Security Operatives Rescued 23 Kidnap Victims From Gunmen In Kaduna’

‘How Security Operatives Rescued 23 Kidnap Victims From Gunmen In Kaduna’

Armed Forces, Crime, Mishap, News Flash
‘How Security Operatives Rescued 23 Kidnap Victims From Gunmen In Kaduna’ Police acting in concert with military operatives have rescued 23 kidnapped victims from a gang of gunmen in Kajuru Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna State. Kaduna Police Command spokesperson, DSP Mansir Hassan, in a statement on Sunday said security operatives led by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Kajuru Division and military personnel rescued the kidnapped Villages on Feb. 2. He said the security operatives acted on credible intelligence regarding the movement of bandits in Kajuru area and rescued the victims. Hassan said that the joint operatives advanced…
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Jan
18
2025
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POWA National President Dr Mrs Elizabeth Egbetokun Pays Courtesy Visits To ABIA State Gov. Otti And Prince Benjamin Apugo, Ochiagha Oparaukwu Ibeku In A Mega Empowerment Program

POWA National President Dr Mrs Elizabeth Egbetokun Pays Courtesy Visits To ABIA State Gov. Otti And Prince Benjamin Apugo, Ochiagha Oparaukwu Ibeku In A Mega Empowerment Program

Abia State, Armed Forces, Empowerment, Good Governance, News Flash
Today, 17/01/2025, Abia State Police Command, Police Officers Wives Association held a mega empowerment program presided by the POWA National President Dr Mrs Elizabeth Egbetokun. On arrival, the National President POWA paid a courtesy visit to the Governor of Abia State, His Excellency Dr Alex Chioma Otti and Prince Benjamin Benedict Apugo, Ochiagha Oparaukwu Ibeku. She appreciated them for their unwavering commitment and support to Abia State Command and POWA. In response, she was warmly received and they promised continued collaboration in future initiatives. The POWA President also visited the Abia State Police Command, where she was received in a…
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