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SLBM:
Is this a joke or for real?

For real.....

Henry240:
Russian fighter jet (SU-35) intercept U.S. F-22 Raptor flying over Syria

Target locked on, ready to smoke it out...


From which Russian fighter aircraft, these image is coming from

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai, on Monday 24 September 2018, at Army Headquarters Operations Room with Principal Staff Officers receiving weekly Virtual real-time Operations brief from Theatre Command and other Field Commanders. The COAS immediately issued Operational directives to Field Commanders and urged them to deny terrorists groups, militants, kidnappers and criminals freedom of action.

nemesis8u:
It's sad to see innocents get killed

Govt should highlight these actively to counter BH propaganda amongst the grass root level in the affected areas.

One needs to be pro active , use radio channels, mass communication etc to create assets and sympathy by highlighting the atrocities in a big way.

Only if we had top brass who are proactive & think out of the box

Photos of the meeting which gathered; The Egyptian Defense Minister General Mohamed Zaki & her Indian counterpart @nsitharaman in Cairo, discussing important issues included the Strengthen of Military Cooperation Between The Two Countries.

#Exclusive: Four #EAF MIG-29M2 Jets somewhere in #Egypt.

#Egyptian Air Force Rafale Jet (DM10) during flight tests at Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport, #France.

The Latest Photo For one of the #Egypt-ian Air Force MIG-29M2 Jets during Flight Tests Near #Moscow, #Russia.

Egyptian Special Forces (Thunderbolts) armed with M-4 Assault Rifles & Fitted with the New Tactical Armors From @MARSArmor inside one of #EAF CH-47 Chinook Helicopters during Bright Star-18 Ex.

#Egypt’s COS Lieutenant General Mohamed Fareed Attended one of the Main Phases of the Military Ex #BrightStar-18 that include conducting Joint SF Training to release & clean simulated urban area from the Terrorist Elements.

#Egypt-ian Air Force Mil-Mi-17V5 helicopter fitted with L370-5 "PRESIDENT-S” countermeasures infrared system during #Brightstar-18 Ex.

#Egyptian Special Forces (Paratroopers/Thunderbolts) & Joint Terminal Attack Controllers JTAC, co-ordinates with #EAF & #HAF F-16 Falcons pilot to execute a simulated target attack at Training yard in Wadi El-Natron Area, within #BrightStar18 Drills.

Egyptian Army M-1A1 MBTs during Bright Star-18 Military Drills.

numbered:
Was the designation changed.They are no longer paratroopers

Yeah they still have there speciality as Paratroopers.

This is Saifura! Boko Haram shot her in the head days ago. Her only crime was to be a midwife who worked to save vulnerable mothers from death. They asked her to kneel and they shot her in the head. She had 2 children. She was a hero. Today I bear witness to a magnificent life!

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PRESS RELEASE

ACTING GOC VISITS FRONTLINE ...... charges troops on discipline, diligence and welfare

1. The Acting General Officer Commanding (GOC) 7 Division Nigerian Army Brigadier General Abdulmalik Bulama Biu, has recently embarked on a 3-day operational visit to the frontline, traversing the Division’s deployments in Bama and Gwoza Local Governemnt Areas of Borno State, with a charge to troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE stationed at Firgi, Pulka, Gwoza, Banki, Konduga and Alau Dam respectively, to prosecute the war on terror with diligence, vigor and a robust aggressive posture.

2. He made this statement, during a frank heart-to-heart interaction with troops at the various military locations. He also addressed wide ranging issues bordering on discipline, equipment and welfare.

3. He commended the troops on their operational readiness and assured them regular visit and engagements to the frontline. He also charged them to confidently prosecute the fight against the Boko Haram Terrorists (BHTs) with more diligence and alertness.

4. He stressed further that, more equipment required to prosecute the war is receiving the desired attention at the appropriate superior authority while their welfare is constantly being addressed by the Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai.

5. He also assured them that, promotion was being processed for qualified soldiers and urged them not to be distracted by the social media activities of mischief makers including enemies of peace and security in Nigeria, pointing out that, they should remain discipline, resilient, dogged and work in synergy at all times to combat the insurgents.

6. He also harped on rotation and assured the troops that those who have spent the mandatory period in the theatre would be rotated promptly in line with the Army Headquarters policy and also added that, permission has been grant for routine leave and passes to troops to visit their families in line with the exigency of duty.

7. The Acting GOC was received in Gwoza, Pulka and other locations under the 26 Task Force Brigade by the Brigade Commander Brigadier General Sanusi Dahiru who conducted him round after inspection of Quarter Guard.

8. He was also received at 151 Battalion in Banki, 222 Battalion in Konduga, and Alou Dam by the Acting Brigade Commander 21 Special Armoured Brigade, Colonel Adamu.

9. The Acting GOC was accompanied on the visit by Commanders and Principal Staff Officers of 7 Division Nigerian Army.

10. You are please requested to disseminate this information to the general public through your news media.

11. Thank you for your kind cooperation.

TEXAS CHUKWU
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations

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We got radio about an attack in Kawuri. Had to wait at the military base in Konduga. When the outlaws were repelled, we proceeded to Bama amidst military escorts, using MRAPs. Returning to Maiduguri at dusk was scary. The longest journey I ever embarked on. #LifeOfAJournalist

Nigerian pirates kidnap 12 crew from Swiss cargo ship



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JUST IN: The Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen TY Buratai briefed the C-in-C yesterday 21 September 2018 on the Counter Terrorism and Counter Insurgency efforts in the North East. The C-in-C was impressed with the decisive response of the COAS to the initial setbacks in the North East. The C-in-C also commended the troops efforts in dealing with the bandits in the North West especially Zamfara State. The COAS seized the opportunity to pledge the unalloyed loyalty of the officers and men of the Nigerian Army to the C-in-C. He also assured Mr President of the Nigerian Army's resolve to continuously protect the territorial integrity of the country as enshrined in the Nigerian Constitution.

PRESS RELEASE

THEATRE COMMANDER CHARGES TROOPS TO REDOUBLE THEIR EFFORTS

1. The Theatre Commander Operation LAFIYA DOLE Major General Abba Dikko, has changed troops of OPERATION LAFIYA DOLE to redouble their efforts in the fight against Boko Haram Terrorists.

2. He made the call on Thursday 20 September 2018 at Monguno Borno State, while addressing troops of Sector 3 conducting Operation LAST HOLD within the theater.

3. He stated that success recorded during the counter attack in Damasak where Bokoharam terrorist were mercilessly dealt with and their equipments recovered while attempting to attack 145 Battalion was a great achievement.

4. He therefore charged the troops to be more committed and proactive within the theater while conducting operations. He assured troops that he will organise in-theater training for troops that will be deployed to the Sector to support the ongoing operations.

5. The Theatre Commander further stated that, troops of the Rapid Development Force (RDF) will soon arrive Kinnasara Cantonment Mongono for deployment.

6. In his remarks, the Acting Commander Sector 3 Brigadier General Uwem Bassey, thanked the Theatre Commander for the visit and assured him that, the successes recorded in Damasak has ginger troops of the Sector to achieve more. He also promised that, the Sector will continue to maintain high level of fighting spirit and professionalism which the Nigerian Army is known for.

7. You are please requested to disseminate this information to the general public through your news media.

8. Thank you for your usual cooperation.

TEXAS CHUKWU
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations

THE 2 DIVISION INTER-BRIGADE SPORTS FESTIVAL 2018 HELD AT THE NYSC PERMANENT ORIENTATION CAMP ISEYIN, OYO STATE, FROM 17-19 SEP 2018.

The 2 Division, Nigerian Army continue to train and retrain her troops, by engaging them in routine inter-brigade competitions. As part of the efforts of the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 2 Division, Maj Gen Okwudili Fidelis Azinta, to keep troops of 2 Division physically and mentally robust, the Division has just concluded an Inter-brigade sports competition. These routine competitions are meant to mitigate the myriads of challenges that daily confronts the Nigerian Army in internal security situations. " This competition would not have come at a better time than now that Nigerian Army personnel are required to survive in a very tough and challenging operating environment" , the GOC stressed in his remarks, at the closing ceremony, where he was ably represented by the Chief of Staff 2 Division, Brig Gen FO Omoigui.

The competition is aimed at selecting a formidable Team that will represent the Division at the forthcoming Nigerian Army Sports Festival (NASFEST) in October 2018. The overall result of the competition was as follows : 2 Division Garrison came 1st position, 42 Engineers Brigade 2nd, 52 Signals Brigade 3rd, 4 Brigade 4th position, 32 Brigade 5th and 22 Brigade came last position.

At the closing ceremony, the Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Oyo State, Hon. Abayomi Oke was the Special Guest of Honour. In his closing remarks he congratulated the winning formation and the selected athletes that will represent the Division at the forthcoming NASFEST 2018.

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MINISTRY OF LABOUR ASSESSMENT TEAM PAYS VISIT TO NAFIL TAILORING WORKSHOP, COMMENDS NAF FOR REDUCING UNEMPLOYMENT AMONG YOUTHS

The Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment has commended the efforts of the Nigerian Air Force Investment Limited (NAFIL) Tailoring Workshop at reducing unemployment among youths in the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Base and surrounding communities in Kaduna. The commendation was made yesterday, 21 September 2018, during an assessment tour of the Workshop by a Team from the Ministry led by the Director, Skills Development and Certification Department, Mr Ibrahim Jibia. The visit was to assess the facilities and overall environment of the Workshop for the purpose of accreditation to issue recognized certificates. Mr Jibia, who expressed satisfaction with the facilities at the workshop, stated that the Ministry would endeavour to certify the workshop so that its graduates would be accorded the desired recognition in the labour market.

Conducting the team round the facility, the Managing Director NAFIL, Air Vice Marshal Abubakar Bagare, who was represented by the Deputy Managing Director, Air Commodore Uchechi Nwagwu, stated that the workshop was commissioned by the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Baba Abubakar, on 8 June 2017, with the aim of domesticating the sewing of NAF uniforms. He disclosed that prior to the establishment of the Workshop, NAF uniforms were imported from abroad or contracted to local vendors at very high cost. This domestication, he said, has significantly reduced overall cost for the NAF thereby generating savings for the Service that could be channeled to other pressing needs. He further stated that about 52,000 pairs of various types of NAF uniforms had been sewn in the workshop. Apart from sewing uniforms for the NAF, Air Commodore Nwagwu disclosed that NAFIL Tailoring Workshop also sews uniforms for some major security outfits as well as other private organisations, such as Baze University in Abuja, whilst also training tailors from within and outside the Base. With a total staff strength of 106, comprising an officer, 37 airmen/airwomen and 68 civilians, the workshop runs round the clock in 3 shifts with 92 different types of industrial cloth-making machines.

IBIKUNLE DARAMOLA
Air Commodore
Director of Public Relations and Information
Nigerian Air Force

NAF DEPLOYS MEDICAL TEAM TO ZUNGERU TO ASSIST FLOOD VICTIMS IN NIGER STATE

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has deployed a Team of medical experts to Zungeru in Wushishi Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State as part of humanitarian efforts geared towards alleviating the plights of the victims of the recent flood that ravaged the State. The medical outreach, which commenced today, 20 September 2018, is taking place at the Central Primary School Zungeru, where close to 1,000 flood victims now temporarily reside, and is expected to cater to the health needs of about 5,000 members of the Zungeru community.

The NAF Medical Team is led by Group Captain Azubuike Chukwuka, the Director of Public Health and Humanitarian Services, Headquarters NAF, who stated that the 5-day medical outreach is an initiative of the Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, as part NAF’s constitutional role of providing Military Aid to Civil Authority (MACA). He stated that the medical services that would be provided included health and visual acuity checks, de-worming of children as well as provision of prescription eye glasses, treated mosquito nets and required medication. He also noted that minor surgical procedures would be carried out for patients with surgical needs.

A large number of displaced persons benefited from the medical services on the first day of the outreach, which was witnessed by the Commander 351 Base Services Group NAF Base Minna, Group Captain Suleiman Usman as well as the State Coordinator Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA), Mrs Hajiya Saratu and the Chairman of Wushishi LGA, Alhaji Bashir Umar Maishanu. It would be recalled that the NAF also recently held a special medical intervention in Shinkafi, Zamfara State, where about 4,600 Internally Displaced Persons, who were victims of armed banditry, benefited from medical care.

IBIKUNLE DARAMOLA
Air Commodore
Director of Public Relations and Information
Nigerian Air Force

ugo4u:
una sure say this CAS no wan contest for 2019 Presidential election? ahhn!!!!ahnnnn!!!! this is too much na, projects here and there abi no be the same budget Police, Army, Navy etal they chuuk hand ni? I can't take this any more Magu and his boys should probe the entire Airforce abeg because e be like say Airforce don begin export oyeee. Baba don de become threat to Bubu , he wan kee!! person with project haba don Allah.

Honestly sometimes I think in that direction about these CAS.