Tag Archives: STATE SECURITY SERVICE

Nigerian soldiers in an Otokar Cobra APC stand ready to defend Muslim worshippers with a RPG and a GPMG during the August 2013 Eid festivities (PHOTO CREDIT: SUNDAY ALAMBA/AP) THISDAY 28 August, 2013 The new Nigerian Army Division (7 Div), … Continue reading →

LAGOS, Aug. 28 (Xinhua) A total of six young vigilantes were killed Monday night as gunmen suspected to be members of Boko Haram insurgents made a sneak attack in a northeastern Nigerian village, local media reported Tuesday. Four gunmen carried … Continue reading →

Battle-ready Nigerian Army troops inside an Otokar Cobra APC on urban counterinsurgency operations (PHOTO CREDIT: SUNDAY ALAMBA/AP)

NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA 23 August, 2013 The Nigerian Army requires more funds if it is to effectively tackle security challenges, Maj.-Gen. Abdullahi Muraina, the Chief of Accounts and Budgets (CAB), has said. Muraina said in Jos on Friday that … Continue reading →

Tavor rifle-wielding ground troops of the Nigerian Air Force board a G222 plane enroute Niamey LEADERSHIP 25 August, 2013 The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has trained 47 officers and men of the force,including 12 females, in various courses on advanced … Continue reading →

NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA August 23, 2013 The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Azubuike Ihejirika, on Friday ordered soldiers to be alert at their duty post to detect and counter terrorism. Ihejirika gave the order at the closing ceremony … Continue reading →

Nigerian Navy SBS commandos and a U.S Navy SEAL onboard a 1,041 ton logistics ship/patrol vessel LEADERSHIP August 22, 2013 In line with the promise it made last week that it will assist Nigeria to tackle the security challenge posed … Continue reading →

Nigerian troops in bullish mood get set for a trip into repossessed northern Borno PHOTO CREDIT: HEATHER MURDOCK/VOA NEWS DAILY INDEPENDENT 19 August, 2013 Chief of Army Staff, Azubuike Ihejirika, a Lt. General, has challenged men and officers of the … Continue reading →