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Politics / Re: Buhari’s SGF In Trouble For Allegedly Collecting Cash Gift-naij.com by andresia(m): 5:10pm On Nov 24, 2015 |
if true, this SGF must be the most silly person in the whole wide world |
Satellite TV Technology / Re: Solutions To The Problem Of All IKS Dongle Receivers QSAT, AONE ,TLINK ETC by andresia(m): 8:26am On Nov 23, 2015 |
iykmora: y'ello |
Politics / Re: Photos Of Cancer-Stricken Diezani Alison-madueke With Dele Momodu by andresia(m): 3:00pm On Nov 22, 2015 |
efilefun: honestly, Dele Momodu effed up big time as the head of Diezani new PR stunt Unit. anyway, some gullible slaves here don dey drop their sympathy as if its a normal thing for our leaders to seek medicare abroad. how many of the slaves here can afford medicare in England? or afford a meal in the five star restaurant this woman choosed for her publicity stunts? |
Politics / Re: Photos Of Cancer-Stricken Diezani Alison-madueke With Dele Momodu by andresia(m): 1:19pm On Nov 22, 2015 |
hehehehehehe... heavily made up face but why did they forget to also make up the entire body? see as the woman hand fresh 13 Likes 1 Share |
Politics / Re: Dasuki Wanted To Assassinate Me For Reporting Him To Jonathan – NATFORCE DG by andresia(m): 8:23pm On Nov 20, 2015 |
chukwudi44:bia nwokem, have you no shame? 6 Likes 1 Share |
Politics / Re: Dasuki Wanted To Assassinate Me For Reporting Him To Jonathan – NATFORCE DG by andresia(m): 8:20pm On Nov 20, 2015 |
chukwudi44:bia nwokem, have you no shame? 23 Likes |
Politics / Re: Presidency Reacts To Report Buhari Spent N6billion On Presidential Air Fleet by andresia(m): 8:58pm On Nov 17, 2015 |
this is extremely silly and insensitive ofll d presidency. Doels it need all the aircraft! |
Politics / Re: Mbaka Have Being Destroyed With Money And Fake Promises by andresia(m): 2:18pm On Nov 15, 2015 |
hmmmm...op and the murder of english language |
Politics / Re: Nigerians React To Diezani's New Look by andresia(m): 8:10am On Nov 14, 2015 |
kayjasper: my brother, reading most comments on this thread made me sick! Its a pointer to the fact that Nigerians are the most gullible lot in the world! Why bring a dejected looking picture to elicit emotions from Nigerians? Did she and those gullible folks think most Nigerians can afford medical care abroad, not forgetting that she is part of the deficient leadership that deprived Nigerians quality medicare locally? How does this picture relate to the charges of mind burgling stealing against her? 4 Likes |
Politics / Re: Gbaramatu Not Part Of Biafra, Community Leaders Warns by andresia(m): 11:18pm On Nov 08, 2015 |
honeymills: epic! only question of time, I see that druken GEJ soon to be hanged by his own people 1 Like |
Politics / Re: PDP Is In Coma With No Doctor, Only ‘Nurse Metuh’ Is Treating It – Senate Leader by andresia(m): 7:59pm On Nov 08, 2015 |
MummyTehillah: Mama na, ai maganan jari ce ne. kin fahinta? |
Politics / Re: PDP Is In Coma With No Doctor, Only ‘Nurse Metuh’ Is Treating It – Senate Leader by andresia(m): 3:32pm On Nov 08, 2015 |
hehehehehe... killer punch! Olisa Metuh! the butt of all joke 80 Likes 7 Shares |
Politics / Re: Inside Special Forces: Nigeria’s Most-feared Fighting Unit by andresia(m): 7:21am On Nov 07, 2015 |
EternalTruths: Give kudos to the military please. I wont hesitate to criticize if I see flaws but you will agree that BH that previously held territories in this country have been reduced and weakened considerably of late. They now resort to pocket bombing of innocent citizens 22 Likes 1 Share |
Politics / Re: Inside Special Forces: Nigeria’s Most-feared Fighting Unit by andresia(m): 7:15am On Nov 07, 2015 |
lalasticlala, do you think the december deadline is achievable with this deadly force in the game? Pls push to front page lets get insightful contributions 2 Likes 2 Shares |
Politics / Inside Special Forces: Nigeria’s Most-feared Fighting Unit by andresia(m): 7:11am On Nov 07, 2015 |
Extreme times call for extreme methods, goes the phrase. So, with the growing brazenness of terror group Boko Haram in the North-East, the Nigerian government proceeded to create a Special Forces unit, a team of elite military personnel trained for extreme battle scenarios. Trained in an Eastern European country, the troops, drawn from the Nigerian Army, Navy and Air Force, make up a fierce fighting force that is proving to be effective in necessary areas. What makes the Special Forces unit such a dangerous, effective one? A military insider disclosed that some reasons are intense martial arts and survival training, sophisticated weapons handling and the array of tech at their disposal. “Without giving away too much,” the source said, “The Nigerian Special Forces are not personnel to be trifled with, by anyone.” No easy job Their reputation grows by the day, too, with captured insurgents revealing that Boko Haram commanders often issuing stern warnings to their fighters to avoid run-ins with the Special Forces unit troops. A Defence source even attributes that to the doggedness of the men in pursuing, sometimes even hunting, insurgents and engaging them. He offered an anecdote, wherein a group of Boko Haram terrorists where approaching and the men grabbed their weapons and kit and cheerfully engaged the insurgents in a brief but victorious encounter. The nature of their operation makes it impossible to be reported in the mainstream, owing to the tradition worldwide which sees Special Forces units’ activities cloaked in secrecy. It is that mystery, however, which additionally makes them effective, according to military experts. The unit, also, played a key part in the dislodgement of Boko Haram from once-dreaded Sambisa Forest. Security insiders told Daily Trust that there has never been any doubt on the capabilities of Nigerian officers and soldiers. “We all know the issues have to do with training and equipment,” one said, adding that the coming of the Special Forces unit has proven once again that the Nigerian military is up to the task. In the beginning The Special Forces unit first assembled in Bauchi, from where they were escorted to Borno State, where the need for their unique skill sets was dire. When they arrived, the Bama axis was too hot, so they were deployed there and were said to have performed effectively. During those particular operations, they were constantly on the offensive, in many cases sending insurgents running. The Special Forces were so effective that observers mistook them for the mercenaries said to have been hired by the government of the day, probably because they wore uniforms which looked nothing like the civilian populace had seen before. They are also known for using the Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle, as well as being instrumental in weakening and dislodging many Boko Haram camps in Borno State. In addition, they operate in Yobe and Adamawa states. Secret wars When Daily Trust requested information regarding the Special Forces unit, Army Spokesman Colonel Sani Usman responded thus: “No country discloses information about its Special Forces, Nigeria inclusive.” But he added that the nation does have such a unit fighting terrorists alongside their colleagues, “and they are doing creditably well.” Colonel Usman also stressed the need to remember the efforts of regular troops on ground in the North-East. “The fight against terrorism in Nigeria is a collective responsibility among the Armed Forces, the police and other security forces,” he added. Sources in Maiduguri also commended the present administration. “Our military personnel are certainly better-equipped now, with higher morale. But more needs to be done,” one source said. Special circumstances Special forces and special operations forces are military units trained to perform unconventional missions. Special Forces, as they would come to be recognised, emerged in the early 20th century, with a significant growth in the field during the Second World War. Depending on the country, a Special Forces unit may perform some of the following functions: airborne operations, counter-insurgency, counter-terrorism, covert ops, direct action, hostage rescue, high-value targets/manhunting, intelligence operations, mobility operations, and unconventional warfare. Special Forces have played an important role throughout the history of warfare, whenever the aim was to achieve disruption by “hit and run” and sabotage, rather than more traditional conventional combat. Other significant roles lay in reconnaissance, providing essential intelligence from near or among the enemy and increasingly in combating irregular forces, their infrastructure and activities. Special Forces have been used in both wartime and peacetime military operations such as the Laotian Civil War, 1971 Indo-Pakistan War, Vietnam War, South African Border War, Falklands War, the Iranian Embassy siege (London), the Japanese Embassy hostage crisis (Lima), and the raid on Osama Bin Laden’s compound in Pakistan. End in sight? A Nigerian Army source told Daily Trust that while the activities of the Special Forces unit in the North-East are heartwarming, lessons need to be learnt. “While the government has tried in the area of equipment, there are some basic things that are still missing. Borno is an operation area. Go round Maiduguri and see our soldiers. Majority of them do not have helmets and bulletproof vests. That is not how it should be.” The source noted that while many places have been liberated, soldiers still mount roadblocks because there are mines and other explosive devices all over the place. “Training, equipping and maintaining military personnel is not cheap, but Nigeria should learn to maintain a good fighting force. We have gallant soldiers who require refresher trainings and sophisticated equipment, bringing them up to par with any army in the world,” the source said. http://dailytrust.com.ng/news/general/inside-special-forces-nigeria-s-most-feared-fighting-unit/118295.html 9 Likes 2 Shares |
Politics / Re: Senate Not Your Supporters’ Club, Ezekwesili Tells Saraki by andresia(m): 6:58am On Nov 06, 2015 |
chukwudi44: abobaku, good morning 3 Likes |
Properties / Re: Plots Of Land Along Lasu-ojo Road For Sale. by andresia(m): 1:06pm On Nov 04, 2015 |
chisos!!!! wetin persin no go see |
Politics / Re: Buhari’s Statements De-marketing Nigeria, PDP Says by andresia(m): 4:21pm On Nov 01, 2015 |
Godjone: Really? You and those that liked your comment are stark illiterates 2 Likes |
Politics / Re: If We Are To Nominate Nairalander As (abobaku) by andresia(m): 7:51pm On Oct 29, 2015 |
chukwudi44 1 Like |
Politics / Re: Fayose Dresses As Bishop In Jerusalem For The Christian Pilgrimage (Photos) by andresia(m): 3:48pm On Oct 26, 2015 |
The hood doesnt make the monk 6 Likes |
Politics / Re: Happy Birthday To You Tonyebarcanista! by andresia(m): 9:44am On Oct 24, 2015 |
atleast something to cheer the perpetual wailers up 1 Like 1 Share |
Health / Re: Nigerian Pharmacist Reveals What Constant Sex Will Do To You by andresia(m): 8:57pm On Oct 18, 2015 |
OZAOEKPE: you dis IPOB youth, if you are not chest beating about war, you promote se.x. na wah 7 Likes 3 Shares |
Politics / Re: Tinubu, Akande Made My Appointment Possible – Lawal, SGF by andresia(m): 9:38am On Oct 18, 2015 |
gwales: @bolded is extremely silly comment coming from a very top government official holding a position that holds the very fabric of this country. Lawal should know that it is because of same sentiments he foolishly expressed aloud that kept this country the way it is and it is also the very reason we voted for change enmasse. @PMB should watch this SGF carefully please, there has been so many mistakes in this govt already and he should be careful to ensure the SGF position occupied presently by Laway is not also a mistake. I really cant believe fellow progressives in this forum choose to turn blind eyes to these atrocious statements credited to this guy 1 Like |
Satellite TV Technology / Re: Solutions To The Problem Of All IKS Dongle Receivers QSAT, AONE ,TLINK ETC by andresia(m): 9:05pm On Oct 17, 2015 |
Satellite TV Technology / Re: Solutions To The Problem Of All IKS Dongle Receivers QSAT, AONE ,TLINK ETC by andresia(m): 8:10pm On Oct 17, 2015 |
Car Talk / Broken Switch On Gearbox (baby Boy) by andresia(m): 7:49am On Oct 16, 2015 |
I recently had a crash with my car (a baby boy 98 4plug) and one of the switch on the gearbox got broken. Pls how can it be replaced as the switch seems to be glued together with the gearbox Gazzuz, lomomike, cardoctor, luvinhubby, et al, pls assist
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Car Talk / Re: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by andresia(m): 7:41am On Oct 16, 2015 |
I recently had a crash with my car (a baby boy 98 4plug) and one of the switch on the gearbox got broken. Pls how can it be replaced as the switch seems to be glued together with the gearbox Gazzuz, lomomike, cardoctor, luvinhubby, et al, pls assist
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Car Talk / Re: Automatic Gearbox Problems by andresia(m): 7:37am On Oct 16, 2015 |
I recently had a crash with my car (a baby boy 98 4plug) and one of the switch on the gearbox got broken. Pls how can it be replaced as the switch seems to be glued together with the gearbox Gazzuz, lomomike, cardoctor, luvinhubby, et al, pls assist
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Politics / Re: Roads In Warri (pics) by andresia(m): 9:41pm On Oct 11, 2015 |
warriiboguy: Well, hope you heard that the dude (Okowa) splashed N750million on the state legislators for a jamboree in the USA? Money no dey for roads repairs abeg |
Fashion / Re: I Was Duped By Jennylov (Jennifer C. Ukanwa ogbebor) by andresia(m): 4:14pm On Oct 11, 2015 |
queenfav: That is it! peachafrique is too weak and lacks the will power to collect her money back from that fraud! she is yet to understand that fraudsters are, in the long run, unperturbed about their online reputation. 4 Likes |
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