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#Niger: Nigerien forces destroyed 1 vehicle & killed 1 drugtrafficker amidst this morning's clashes near Ighayen, 40km east of #Agadez

Ethiopia sentences 2 accused al-Shabaab members to prison



http://www.news24.com/Africa/News/ethiopia-sentences-2-accused-al-shabaab-members-to-prison-20170429

NIGERIAN ARMY KICK-BOXING TEAM WINS THE 2017 NATIONAL OPEN KICK-BOXING CHAMPIONSHIP


The Nigerian Army Kick-Boxing Team this evening at PortHacourt, Rivers State, emerged the Champions of the 2017 National Open Kick-Boxing Championship held from 27-30 April 2017.
The championship which featured teams from 20 States of the Federation, Armed Services, Para-Military Agencies and 19 Other Kick-Boxing Clubs across the country and beyond, saw the Nigerian Army Team winning 4 Gold Medals to emerge the overall champion of the sports event.
The quartet of Sergeant Onoja Emmanuel, Corporal Ochefu Godwin, Lance Corporal Awoyele Olakunle and Lance Corporal Nurudeen Adebayo won gold medals for the Nigerian Army.
The championship which also featured the King of the Ring Title Fight in the 80kg weight category, saw Corporal Ochefu Godwin of the Nigerian Army winning the Title Belt, which was keenly competed for by other Kick-Boxing competitors from Ghana, Togo, Palestine and Lebanon.
The Chief of Army has personally called and congratulated the team for the unprecedented feat.
Thank you for your kind cooperation.
Brigadier General Sani Kukasheka Usman
Director Army Public Relations

NIGERIAN ARMY FEMALE WRESTLER WINS GOLD MEDAL AT THE ONGOING AFRICAN WRSESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP MARRAKECH, MOROCCO


As Nigerian Contingent continue to record successes at the ongoing African Wrestling Championships Marrakech, Morocco, a female Private Soldier of the Nigerian Army, Private Gofit Winnie has yesterday Saturday 29th April 2017, won a Gold Medal for Nigeria in the 75kg event of the Women Freestyle Wrestling Competition. Private Gofit is not new to success as she also doubles as the National Champion for Judo and Wrestling in the 75kg category. Nigerian Army Wrestlers formed part of the Nigerian National Wrestling Team to the championship, which will end later today with the final bouts of the male category wrestling.
You are please requested to disseminate this information to the public through your medium.
Thank you for your kind cooperation.
Brigadier General Sani Kukasheka Usman
Director Army Public Releations

GOC SENDS OFF COLONEL LAKA COMMANDER 21 BRIGADE


…. Brig Gen GB Audu assumes command

The Acting General Officer Commanding (GOC), 7 Division Nigerian Army Brigadier General Victor Ezugwu has organised a farewell luncheon in honour of the Outgoing Commander, 21 Brigade Nigerian Army, Colonel Adamu Garba Laka, who is proceeding on strategic course to the National Defence University, Pakistan. This is just as the Incoming Commander; Brigadier General Garba Busala Audu takes over as the new Brigade Commander.
The GOC while bidding Colonel Laka farewell, commended him for his bravery, dedication, commitment to work and professionalism. He expressed satisfaction with his conduct and operational efficiency in combating menace of Boko Haram terrorists with remarkable success within his Area of Responsibility. He wished Colonel Laka the best in his course and future endeavours.
Brigadier General Ezugwu also enjoined officers of the Division not to rest on their oars since the battle against terrorism and insurgency is not yet over. He demanded their best towards ensuring that the promise made by the Division to the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai to deliver a deep punch and finally wipe out all remnants of Boko Haram terrorists is achieved.
He thereafter welcomed the new Commander, 21 Brigade, Brigadier General Garba Audu, to 7 Division in particular and Operation LAFIYA DOLE in general. He expressed optimism that the new Brigade Commander would excel in the discharge of his duties given his antecedence as a veteran in ECOMOG, Liberia. He however advised him to always be closer to his troops and be an exemplary leader.
Responding, Colonel Adamu Laka thanked the GOC for the honour, support and encouragement which assisted the Brigade in accomplishing all assigned tasks with great success. He wished the Division more success in the fight against insurgency.
The new Commander, Brigadier General Garba Busala Audu is a member of 37th Regular Course of the prestigious Nigerian Defence Academy and was commissioned into the Nigerian Army Amour Corps. Until his appointment, he was Deputy Director, Safety at the Department of Standard and Evaluation, Defence Headquarters Abuja.
The Luncheon was attended by Commanders and Principal Staff Officers of 7 Division Nigerian Army.

Somalia's al Shabaab kills senior national security officer - police



http://af.reuters.com/article/topNews/idAFKBN17T1CC-OZATP

Secret US Military Documents Reveal a Constellation of American Military Bases Across Africa



https://www.thenation.com/article/secret-us-military-documents-reveal-a-constellation-of-american-military-bases-across-africa/

#Libya-pro-LNA battalion claimed to have clashed with "armed gangs from #Chad" this morning in the Kufra area,destroy vehicles&take captives







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#Libya: 20 unguided bombs (P-50T & P-50-75) discovered by Bonyan al-Marsous forces in Wadi Kumkum south of #Sirte, likely for #ISIS IEDs

#Egypt: In continued ops in Central #Sinai, army arrested 2 militants, destroyed vehicles incl. "VBIED", seized IED-making equip, explosives

#Egypt: Additionally, attempt to blow up transmission tower foiled, vehicles seized , shelters destroyed and more

Algeria: The morning results in Adrar as previously indicated. https://mideast.liveuamap.com/de/2017/2-march-algeria-this-mornings-findings-in-adrar-as-previously …

Vikkie14:
Using mortars as IEDs... Crazy vermins.

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The first Airwoman load master of the Nigerian Airforce



We present to you the first Airwoman to be a Load master on the Nigeria Air force passengers aircraft specially known as C-130 Conversation with the young Air force officer that is proving the saying that says ' what a man can do a woman can do it better The younger generation seems to be breaking records this days and on one of our usual research we came across this Young and beautiful soldier who is making the Nigeria Air force proud. All efforts to get her over to the studio failed due to her tight schedule but thank God we where able to get her on chat. Read our conversation below. Trunichblog: So can we know you? Acw Goting: Am Acw Gonting EI serving in the NAF Trunichblog: Tell us more about yourself, your educational background Acw Goting: I Acw Gonting EI was born on 8 of April 1994 into d family of Mr & Mrs Emmanuel Gonting, I hail frm plateau state of pankshin local government. In Sept 1998 I attended Army Children school Rukuba jos where I got my First School leaving Cert. Acw Irene: There after I got an admission into Government secondary School Bassa jos plateau state in 2004 I wrote my ssce may/june 2010 was recruited into d NAF in 2012 .

We also heard you r d first Airwoman to be a loader Acw Goting: Yes dats true It's a challenging course much ND more calculation ND also stressful so I guess most women likes already made tins ND very classic too Trunichblog: Grading by the rate of 100 how will u rate ur love for Airforce Acw Goting: It was a very interesting course so I. Tot if men can do it den why nt a woman. Acw Goting: My love for airforce is 100. Perfect Trunichblog: Wow Acw Goting: Yeah Am grateful to God almighty for everytin Trunichblog: You said you love Airforce 100% so can you tell us what made you love them more Acw Goting: I bought d airforce form because of d. Passion I av for d job ND also I was eager to know more about d force. Now back to ur question!! I love airforce because it's of one body.(jst like one family) doh we have ppl frm diffent part of d country bt we are unite as one... loving each other asif we are of d same parents Acw Goting: ND also airforce encourages educations to d young ND. Old we are eager. To learn Trunichblog: Alrt ma'am, thanks for your time Acw Goting: You are welcome


SOURCE;http://trunich..com.ng/2017/04/the-first-airwoman-load-master-of.html

Nigerian air force shows new powerful fighter jets to help in fight against Boko Haram




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edgPH1_hvgs


NICE VIDEO TO WATCH

NIGERIAN AIR FORCE DESTROYS ILLEGAL OIL STORAGE FACILITY IN NIGER DELTA



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwwmFXau7oQ&feature=share

NIGERIAN AIR FORCE APPOINTS NEW SPOKESMAN


The Nigerian Air Force has appointed a new spokesman to manage its public affairs activities. He is Air Commodore Olatokunbo Adesanya. The new Director of Public Relations and Information (DOPRI) replaced the former Air Force spokesman, Group Captain Ayodele Famuyiwa.
Until his recent appointment, Air Commodore Olatokunbo Adesanya was the pioneer Director of Aircraft Quality Assurance at the Headquarters Nigerian Air Force. He is a member of Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) Regular Course 37 and was commissioned into the Nigerian Air Force as a regular combatant officer on 22 September 1990. Air Commodore Olatokunbo Adesanya holds a Masters Degree in Development Studies and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry both obtained from the NDA, Kaduna. He also has a Post Graduate Certificate in Aeromechanical Engineering from the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), Kaduna, a Diploma in Computer Engineering and a Certificate of Proficiency in Information Systems Management.
Air Commodore Olatokunbo Adesanya is a member of the Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered) and a Fellow of the Chartered Administrators’ Institute. Since joining the Nigerian Air Force, he has attended many military and professional courses, which include the Junior and Senior Staff Courses at the Armed Forces Command and Staff College (AFCSC), Jaji. He did his course on defence and strategy at the Superior War College in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Furthermore, the senior officer has attended several short courses, seminars and workshops within and outside Nigeria. The incumbent DOPRI has served in various units and commands of the Nigerian Air Force. He was a Directing Staff at the prestigious AFCSC and the Registrar of the Air Force Institute of Technology, Kaduna. In addition, Air Commodore Olatokunbo Adesanya was the Commander 571 NAF Detachment Ibadan and Deputy Director Air Engineering at Headquarters Nigerian Air Force. The new DOPRI actively participated in Economic Community of West African States Monitoring Group (ECOMOG) Operations in Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea from 1997 to 1999. A widely exposed senior officer, the new DOPRI has visited over 20 countries across the 5 major continents. He speaks, reads and writes Yoruba, English, French and Portuguese languages in addition to a working knowledge of Hausa language. He is happily married and blessed with children.

A SUPER TUCANO PICTURE IN THE CAS OFFICE

NIGERIAN CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF LIEUTENANT GENERAL TY BURATAI BAGS BRAZILIAN HIGHEST MILITARY HONOUR


The Chief of Army Staff, Nigerian Army, Lieutenant General TY Buratai, was on Tuesday, 25th April 2017, conferred with the Brazilian Military Order of Merit Award, at Brasilia, Brazil.
The Brazilian Military Order of Merit Award, which is the highest military honour, is awarded to those military officers that have distinguished themselves in various military endeavours. Lieutenant General Buratai is one of the few foreign dignitaries to be so honoured with such an award by the country.
The prestigious award and its presentation to Lieutenant General TY Buratai, was based on the approval of President Michel Temer, on the recommendation of the Brazilian Army Commander, General Eduardo Villas Boas. According to citation at the occassion, the award was in recognition of his exemplary and world's recognized leadership qualities and the Nigerian Army's effort in the fight against terrorism and insurgency.
In his vote of thanks at the occasion, the visibly elated Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General TY Buratai, expressed appreciation for the honour, which he described not only to him personally, but to the entire officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army and indeed, Nigeria. According to him, “I had never imagined that I was going to be given such recognition when I was planning to visit the Brazilian Army. It is no doubt a great honour to me, the Nigerian Army and the Federal Republic of Nigeria to be bestowed with the Brazilian Military Order of Merit which is the highest and most prestigious award in the Brazilian Army”.
He went further to state that the award was a clear manifestation of the long standing relationship between Brazil and Nigeria, which also portrays the recognition of Nigerian Army’s effort in the ongoing counter-insurgency operations in Nigeria. He thanked the Government and the people of Brazil, as well as the Commander of Brazilian Army and his staff for finding him worthy of such award and recognition and for the hospitality accorded him and his entourage.
He further expressed hope that his visit would serve as the needed fulcrum for more strengthened relationship between the Nigerian Army and the Brazilian Army.
Brigadier General Sani Kukasheka Usman
Director Army Public Relations

Military court executes 4 Al-Shabaab militants by firing squad in Somalia Read more:



https://www.naij.com/1101071-military-court-executes-4-al-shabaab-militants-by-firing-squad-somalia.html

Al Shabaab Ambushes Govt Military Convoy Near Afgoye


http://allafrica.com/stories/201704240192.html

Relatively small smuggling attempt of mines and light weapons from #Libya into #Egypt foiled in the Musaid area near Salloum Border Crossing

Note the rail heavy, forward grip-bipod, drum magazine AK with the very rare to #Libya M68 Aimpoint

#Mali: Vehicle, arms, ammunition and other materiel seized in the attack against FAMa/Red Berets in Gourma-Rharous

PHOTO NEWS: CAS TEST FIRES AT NAF ELECTRONIC SHOOTING RANGE DURING INSPECTION OF THE FACILITY IN NAF BASE KADUNA

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Henry240:
Nigerian Navy Special Boat Service Commandos training.

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CHIEF OF STAFF NIGERIAN ARMY ARRIVES BRASILIA TO A ROUSING WELCOME
The Chief of Army Staff, Nigerian Army, Lieutenant General TY Buratai was today 25th April 2017, treated to rousing welcome that include a special Guard of Honour mounted in his honour and reception on arrival at the Brazilian Army Headquarters, Brasilia, Brazil.

Odunayaw:
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BANGLADESH ARMY CHIEF PLEDGES SUPPORT TO DHQ

The Bangladesh Chief of Army Staff, General Abu Belal Mohammed Shafiul has pledged his country commitment to complement the Defence Headquarters Logistics requirements and solicited for a strong military cooperation between Nigeria and Bangladesh.
General Shafiul made the pledge during a courtesy visit to the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Nigeria, General Abayomi Gabriel Olonisakin at the Defence Headquarters, Abuja.
While extolling the CDS sterling leadership qualities, the Bangladesh Army Chief praised the Armed Forces of Nigeria for their high level of professionalism that saw them routing Boko Haram Terrorists from their fortress in Sambisa forest
General Mohammed Shafiul noted that Nigeria and Bangladesh have maintained a long history of military cooperation and training exchange and both contributed substantially to the United Nation Peace Support Initiatives and Global Peace in general.
He therefore called for a sustained military bond between the two countries and requested for the positing of a Defence Attaches to Bangladesh
In his remark, General Olonisakin observed that Bangladesh and Nigeria Armed Forces have great military cooperation and called for a resolute collaboration and capacity development.
The CDS also solicited for mutual capacity training in Air Defence Artillery, Cyber Space, Counter Terrorism and Insurgency and made a special request for the consideration of junior officer and personnel inclusion in Bangladesh Military Training Institutions.
The Bangladesh Army Chief was accompanied by Bangladesh High Commissioner to Nigeria, Major General Kazi Sharif Kaikobad and some of his military aides, while some Principal Staff Officers at the Defence Headquarters joined the CDS to receive the delegation