The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Oladayo Amao, has stated that for personnel of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to be combat ready and operate at optimum level to counter both domestic and foreign threats, the need to review the curriculum of its training institutions and facilities has become expedient. The CAS stated this at the winging ceremony …
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In an effort to rejig and reinvigorate the Nigerian Army(NA), the Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya has approved the posting and appointment of senior officers of the Nigerian Army. Those affected in the reshufflement, released on Monday10 January 2022, include General Officers Commanding and other senior officers. Those redeployed in the current posting are Major General GA Umelo …
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By San Eyoboka General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, has warned men of God not to fight women, but run when members of the opposite sex threatened to deal with them. Adeboye, who will turn 80 in March, at a special online service on Sunday, cited the classical Bibìcal case of Elijah and …
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Nigeria’s former President, Chief Ernest Shonekan is dead. Shonekan, who headed the Interim National Government that succeeded the junta of General Ibrahim Babangida, died in Lagos at the age of 85.
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Authorities of the Nigerian Army have arrested and detained a Lance Corporal of the Army, who was involved in the assault of two traffic wardens in Ibadan on Friday. In a press statement made available to Newscarte, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, the Director Army Public Relations, said “Following the viral video of an assault on two traffic wardens by men …
Continue ReadingAuthorities of the Nigerian Army have denied an online publication (not by Newscarte) alleging that two soldiers and seven illegal miners were killed during a gun duel in Katsina State. In a statement signed by Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, Director Army Public Relations and made available to Newscarte, the Army said there is no iota of truth in the publication. …
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The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya has felicitated with officers, soldiers and their families on the occasion of the Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration (AFRDC) 2022. The COAS conveyed his felicitation in a Goodwill Message on Friday, 7 January 2022 at the Army Headquarters, Abuja. In his goodwill message, Gen Yahaya noted that the “Celebration is …
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The Executive Governor of Plateau State, Rt Hon Simon Bako Lalong has commended Operation SAFE HAVEN for uniting youths of diverse backgrounds in its area of operation. The governor gave the commendation today 8 January 2022 during the Grand Finale of the Chief of Defence Staff Peace and Unity Marathon and Football Competition organized by Operation SAFE HAVEN in Jos. …
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Troops of 5 Brigade, Sector 3 Joint Task Force(JTF), North East Operation HADIN KAI, while consolidating on their dogged push to deplete Boko Haram (BH) and Islamic State West Africa Province Terrorists (ISWAP) in Borno State, recorded a decisive victory against the terrorists in Damask on Friday, 7 January 2022. The gallant troops, while conducting clearance operations, code named Operation …
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The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu has said that there is no evidence to establish that 12-year-old Sylvester Oromoni Jnr was tortured, bullied or forcefully poisoned. Odumosu stated this at a press conference on Friday while giving update on the investigation into the cause of the death of the late student of the Dowen College. While speaking to …
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