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Insecurity in Nigeria: Defence Minister Magashi Names Those to Be Blamed, Says Troops Compromised
The minister of defence, Major General Bashir Magashi, has blamed traditional rulers, politicians and other stakeholders for the insecurity in the country.
Insecurity: How soldiers arrested ISWAP member who was on a mission to Lagos - DHQ
The Nigerian army has intensified its operations against members of the Islamic State in West Africa Province. A member of the group has been arrested in Ogun.
Farouk Yahaya: President Buhari Appoints New Chief of Army Staff
Days after COAS Ibrahim Attahiru's death, President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday, May 27, appointed Major General Farouk Yahaya as the new Chief of Army Staff.
Alleged $1bn arms deal: Attahiru meets Reps committee, asks lawmakers to Invite Buratai, others
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Ibrahim Attahiru, has told the House of Reps probing the purchase of arms in the last ten years to invite his predecessors.
Insecurity: Nigeria is in a critical situation - Buhari's minister cries out
Maj-Gen Salihi Magashi (rtd), the minister of defence insinuated that Nigeria is in a critical situation as a result of resurgent terrorist attacks and banditry
DHQ to Sunday Igboho: We cannot stoop so low to spy on you
The military dismissed claims by Sunday Igboho that some Nigerian military personnel were on a spy mission in his Ibadan residency before they were apprehended.
Insecurity: New defence chief tells Nigerians what to expect soon
Lucky Irabor, defence boss said Nigerians expect them to bring about peace and security in concert with other security agencies and that is what they will do.
We shouldn’t be cowards - Defence minister tells Nigerians what to do when bandits attack them
Major General (rtd) Bashir Magashi, the minister of defence, has charged Nigerians to be courageous and defend themselves against bandits and other criminals.
Were some Chibok girls recently rescued? - Chief of Defense Staff reacts
The new Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Maj.-Gen. Lucky Irabor, has refuted the reports claiming that some of the abducted Chibok girls were recently rescued.
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