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President Buhari Praises Nigerian Navy’s Contributions to Internal Security

Defence / By Zainab Sulaimon / 27/05/2023

On Friday, President Muhammadu Buhari applauded the operational contributions of the Nigerian Navy to combatting internal security issues in Nigeria. Buhari expressed appreciation during the Nigeria Navy Logistics College virtual commissioning in Dawakin-Tofa, Kano. At the same time, he inaugurated several other projects, including a 3000-Capacity Ultramodern Correctional Centre, the New International Terminal Building of …

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Defence Chief Irabor Pledges Military’s Dedication to Democratic Growth

Defence / By Felicia Komeja / 24/05/2023

Gen. Lucky Irabor, Chief of Defence Staff, expresses the military’s dedication to democratic development in Nigeria. Irabor’s commitment was reiterated at Tuesday’s Regimental Dinner in President Muhammadu Buhari’s honour. He assured that the military and other security agencies are relentlessly ensuring Nigeria’s security and aiding the nation’s progress. Irabor pledged loyalty to the president and …

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Buhari’s Tenure Sees 20 Ships Added to Nigerian Navy Fleet

Defence / By Felicia Komeja / 12/05/2023

Over the eight years of President Muhammadu Buhari’s leadership, the Nigerian Navy (NN) has acquired 20 capital ships, as confirmed by Rear Adm. Saidu Garba, Chief of Policy and Plans at Naval Headquarters. In a statement issued on Friday, Garba detailed that the procured naval assets include Offshore Patrol Vessels, Landing Ship Transport, Hydrographic Survey …

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Buhari to Unveil New War Assets for Navy on May 22

Defence / By Felicia Komeja / 11/05/2023

The Nigerian Navy is set for a significant upgrade as President Muhammadu Buhari gears up to launch new warships, gunboats, and helicopters on May 22nd. This development was announced by Rear Adm. Seidu Garba, the Chief of Policy of Plans, Navy, during a press briefing on Wednesday in the capital, Abuja. Garba detailed the upcoming …

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Public Mistrust in Police Impedes Nigeria’s Community Policing

Defence / By Nissi Nwaozuzu / 09/05/2023

Dr. Solomon Arase, Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC) and Retired Inspector General of Police, attributes the struggle to implement an effective community policing system in Nigeria to the public’s mistrust of the police force. Arase states that the Nigerian police force has tarnished its image through human rights violations and excessive force against …

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Aregbesola Urges Security to Safeguard National Assets

Defence / By Nissi Nwaozuzu / 09/05/2023

Interior Minister, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has rallied security stakeholders to prioritize the protection of Nigeria’s vital assets and infrastructure. At Tuesday’s Critical National Asset and Infrastructure (CNAI) and National Protection Policy and Strategy (NPPS) 2023 Validation workshop in Abuja, Aregbesola stressed the importance of preserving the country’s assets to fuel national development. Given the broad …

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NGO Praises Military’s Innovative ‘Giwa 2 Project’ To Strengthen Security

Defence / By Zainab Sulaimon / 07/05/2023

The Economic Monitoring Alliance, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has lauded the recent introduction of the secured communication network for the Armed Forces, known as the ‘GIWA 2 Project’. The initiative is expected to boost Nigeria’s security and economy by providing secure communication, real-time reporting, and information exchange between the Armed Forces of Nigeria and other …

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