Tag: military

  • Calls for interim govt: We never asked military to take over – Free Nigeria Movement

    Calls for interim govt: We never asked military to take over – Free Nigeria Movement

    The Free Nigeria Movement, a civil society organisation has denied wooing the military to take over government in Nigeria. The group was reacting to a statement by the Department of State Services, DSS, that it has uncovered some key players in the plot for an Interim Government in Nigeria. The secret police said the plot…

  • 2023: CSOs commend CDS Irabor, military on improved security to hold polls

    2023: CSOs commend CDS Irabor, military on improved security to hold polls

    The Centre for African Liberation and Socio-Economic Rights leadership has applauded the invaluable efforts of the Nigerian military in protecting and preserving the country’s nascent democracy. The centre gave the commendation at a well-attended press conference held on Wenesday, 14th December, 2022, at Abuja. The Executive Director, Dr. (Mrs) Cecilia Ikechukwu, who addressed the conference,…

  • Appreciating Gen Irabor’s Rare Wizardry

    Appreciating Gen Irabor’s Rare Wizardry

    By Philip Agbese It was a tragedy for Nigeria when, on 28th March 2022, the Abuja-Kaduna train came under attack leaving some passengers dead and many kidnapped by the bandits or Boko Haram as alleged. While ransom was paid in bits, the kidnapped victims were also being released in bits; a situation that halted the…

  • Biden announces new $800m military aid for Ukraine

    Biden announces new $800m military aid for Ukraine

    US President Joe Biden announced Thursday a new package of $800 million in military aid for Ukraine, saying it would help Kyiv in the fight against Russian forces in the Donbas region. The Pentagon said the newest round of US support will include 72 155mm howitzers, 72 armored vehicles to tow them, 144,000 rounds of…