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Nigerian Army Neutralizes Three Terrorists in Kaduna

In a successful operation on June 1, 2023, Nigerian Army troops belonging to Operation Forest Sanity neutralized three terrorists in Kaduna State. The operation, led by Major General Musa Danmadami, Director of Defence Media Operations, targeted a bandits' enclave situated along the Tsohon Kabai-Kubusu Forest road in the Chikun Local Government Area of the state. During the operation, the troops engaged in a fierce firefight with the terrorists, resulting in the neutralization of three militants. The Nigerian

  18 hours ago ago
Nigerian Army Neutralizes Three Terrorists in Kaduna

MILITARY

Nigerian Army Neutralizes Three Terrorists, Seizes Weapons in Successful Kaduna Operation

Troops of the Nigerian Army, operating under Operation Forest Sanity, have successfully neutralized three terrorists while seizing a cache of weapons and ammunition in Kaduna State. The operation, which occurred on June 1, 2023, proved to be a significant blow to the terrorist network in the region.

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Nigerian Army Neutralizes Three Terrorists, Seizes Weapons in Successful Kaduna Operation

MILITARY

Hundreds Of Boko Haram Members Surrender To Soldiers As Chibok Girl Regains Freedom In Borno

During a carefully planned operation that was carried out by military men in the North-Eastern part of the country,no less than 511 Boko Haram insurgents turned themselves in along with with their family members including wives and children.Also,it was noted that the soldiers were able to rescue one abducted Chibok girl,after which she was reunited with her loved ones.

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Hundreds Of Boko Haram Members Surrender To Soldiers As Chibok Girl Regains Freedom In Borno

MILITARY

Joint Taskforce Northwest Operation Hadarin Daji Rescues 10 Kidnapped Persons, Neutralizes Bandits

The Joint Taskforce Northwest Operation Hadarin Daji has successfully rescued 10 kidnapped persons in the Shinkafi Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The military operation took place on Tuesday, May 30, and Wednesday, May 31. In a statement released on Thursday, the military said that the troops conducted extensive operations in various villages within the Shinkafi local government area.

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Joint Taskforce Northwest Operation Hadarin Daji Rescues 10 Kidnapped Persons, Neutralizes Bandits

MILITARY

Troops Neutralize several armed bandits in the Shinkafi Local Government Area of Zamfara state

In the Shinkafi Local Government Area of Zamfara state, troops of Joint Taskforce North-West Operation Hadarin Daji have neutralized many armed bandits during their clearance operations. On Wednesday and Thursday, the soldiers carried out extensive operations and destroyed all bandit camps in the villages of Danbokolo, Malam Ila, Malam Sale, Kagara, Gangara, Fakai, and Manawa, all of which are under the Shinkafi council.

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Troops Neutralize several armed bandits in the Shinkafi Local Government Area of Zamfara state

MILITARY

Two Countries That Do Not Have Armed Forces

In a world where countries allocate substantial resources to strengthen their armed forces, it may come as a surprise that some nations operate without a military. These unique countries prioritize alternative means of security and have chosen not to maintain standing armed forces. In this article, we will explore two intriguing nations that have forgone the conventional path of military investment.

  18 days ago ago
Two Countries That Do Not Have Armed Forces

MILITARY

Zamfara: Military Decimates Bandit Camps, Seizes AK-47 Rifles

During clearance operations in the Shinkafi Local Government Area of Zamfara State, troops from the Joint Task Force of Operation Hadarin Daji, a military component operating in the state, successfully neutralized armed bandits. The intense operations took place on Thursday, targeting multiple bandit camps in villages such as Manawa, Danbokolo, Fakai, Malam Ila, Gangara, Malam Sale, and Kagara.

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Zamfara: Military Decimates Bandit Camps, Seizes AK-47 Rifles

MILITARY

Ukraine Teases Impending Counteroffensive with Powerful Military Propaganda Video

(Photo Credit: CNN) Ukraine's armed forces are generating anticipation of an imminent counteroffensive through a concise yet visually appealing military propaganda video. (CNN) (Photo Credit: Asia Times) General Valerii Zaluzhyni, the official in charge, posted the clip featuring Ukrainian troops marching, training, and seemingly preparing for battle, accompanied by the statement, "The time has come to take back what is ours."

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Ukraine Teases Impending Counteroffensive with Powerful Military Propaganda Video

MILITARY

Irabor stated that Nigeria allocated $8 billion towards the restoration of peace in Liberia.

According to Punch, Defense Chief of Staff General Lucky Irabor announced that Nigeria has spent $8 billion to bring peace to Liberia. This was announced by General Irabor during a ceremony commemorating the 75th anniversary of United Nations peacekeeping operations. He underscored Nigeria's unwavering commitment to the principles and goals of the United Nations and highlighted the significant contribution of more than 200,000 Nigerian soldiers who have served in peacekeeping missions around the world.In addition, General Irabor mentioned Nigeria's active participation in peacekeeping operations in various field missions and its significant contribution in terms of finance, logistics, military and civilian experts.

  9 days ago ago
Irabor stated that Nigeria allocated $8 billion towards the restoration of peace in Liberia.

SOCIETY

Gunmen kidnap popular Adamawa cleric, Mike Ochigbo

Gunmen in Adamawa State have abducted Reverend Mike Ochigbo, a well-known motivational speaker and preacher on television. In the early hours of Wednesday, Ochigbo, the General Overseer of Freedom Power Chapel, "was dragged by gunpoint from his Nyibango apartment." PUNCH reports. "Pastor John Moses is another person who reportedly went missing the same night."

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Gunmen kidnap popular Adamawa cleric, Mike Ochigbo

MILITARY

UK special forces operated secretly in Nigeria – Report

The British Special Air Service and the European country’s other special forces have operated clandestinely in Nigeria and 18 other nations over the past 12 years, research has revealed. Recall that in 2012, a team of SBS commandos tried to free a British national and an Italian hostage held by an Islamist organization in Nigeria but were unsuccessful.

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UK special forces operated secretly in Nigeria – Report

MILITARY

Troops kill 26 terrorists arrest 25 logistics suppliers in Borno

The Nigerian Military High Command has announced the successful operations carried out by its troops against Boko Haram and Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in Borno State. Major General Musa Danmadami, the Director of Defense Media Operations, provided an update on the military activities conducted over the past two weeks in the country.

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Troops kill 26 terrorists arrest 25 logistics suppliers in Borno

MILITARY

Putin launches day-long barrage on Bakhmut but Ukraine ‘repels all attacks’

According to Yahoo News, Kyiv's military resisted day-long Russian strikes in the besieged city of Bakhmut on Thursday. While Russia increased its forces in the city and targeted neighborhoods to the north and south, Ukraine's soldiers pushed up to one kilometer, according to deputy defense minister Hanna Maliar on her Telegram channel.

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Putin launches day-long barrage on Bakhmut but Ukraine ‘repels all attacks’

MILITARY

Russians May Rebel if the Invasion is Not Stopped, Wagner Head Says.

According to the head of the private military group Wagner, if Russia's stalling war effort in Ukraine continues, a new "revolution" might shake the nation. His critical evaluation of Moscow's military preparedness may further reveal gaps in Russian President Vladimir Putin's military leadership.

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Russians May Rebel if the Invasion is Not Stopped, Wagner Head Says.

MILITARY

Russia says it did not 'exclude' London's involvement in Ukraine's attacks on Russian territory

According to the Anadolu Agency, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova stated on Friday that Moscow does not rule out the possibility of the UK being involved in Ukrainian assaults. "We do not rule out the possibility that the British were involved in the planning, organization, and support of terrorist attacks carried out by the Kyiv regime on Russian territory," Zakharova said in a statement posted on the ministry's website.

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Russia says it did not 'exclude' London's involvement in Ukraine's attacks on Russian territory

MILITARY

Nigeria has participated in 41 peacekeeping missions around the world -Defense Chief, Irabor

"Nigerian senior military officers have commanded some of the more than 200,000 Nigerian troops that have participated in UN peacekeeping missions around the world. ” The Chief of Defense Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor, said the Nigerian government has spent $8 billion to end the civil war in Liberia.

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Nigeria has participated in 41 peacekeeping missions around the world -Defense Chief, Irabor

MILITARY

ISWAP militants are vanquished by troops, and a hidden arsenal is found in Sambisa

According to Daily Post News reports, Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have continued their exploits as gallant officers and soldiers of 21 Armored Brigade have recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition from ISWAP terrorists after dislodging them in Sambisa forest, in Borno State. Zagazola Makama, a Counter-Insurgency Expert and Security Analyst in the Lake Chad region, was informed by reliable sources that the terrorists' group had stashed substantial numbers of weapons in dug pits.

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ISWAP militants are vanquished by troops, and a hidden arsenal is found in Sambisa

MILITARY

Spanish warship visits Lagos, conduct exercise with Nigerian Navy

According to punchng (25 May, 2023). The Spanish warship ESPS "Audaz" made a port visit to Lagos to reinforce military ties between Nigeria and Spain and promote defence diplomacy. The vessel arrived on May 13, accompanied by a Spanish delegation led by Ambassador Juan Ignacio Sell.

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Spanish warship visits Lagos, conduct exercise with Nigerian Navy

POLITICS

Belarus opposition told to prepare for democracy push amid leader's ill health rumors

Exiled Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya advised her followers on Monday to be ready to seize any opportunity to change her nation into a democracy, as concerns about the health of veteran President Alexander Lukashenko lingered, according to Reuters. Shortly after her Twitter statement, a Belarusian official news station broadcast a photo of Lukashenko, 68, at what it said was a military command center, in what would be his first public appearance in over a week.

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Belarus opposition told to prepare for democracy push amid leader's ill health rumors

POLITICS

UK says Russia "forbids" senior officials from resigning while war with Ukraine continues

The United Kingdom Intelligence services have assured this Thursday that Russia is "prohibiting" senior officials from resigning while the invasion of Ukraine continues, unleashed at the end of February 2022 by order of Russian President Vladimir Putin. "The Russian state is probably effectively barring senior officials from resigning while the 'special military operation' continues," they said, using Moscow's terminology for the invasion of Ukraine.

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UK says Russia