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This is serious. The SARS HQ is just a few klicks down the road from the National Intelligence Agency (NIA). Btw, SARS is an elite unit within the NPF. So how come BH could attack such a secured base? And were the hell was the SSS and NPF's Intelligence Bureau/FCID?

This is serious. The SARS HQ is just a few klicks down the road from the National Intelligence Agency (NIA). Btw, SARS is an elite unit within the NPF. So how come BH could attack such a secured base? And were the hell was the SSS and NPF's Intelligence Bureau/FCID?

I'm tired of seeing trash like this. The wacko that came up with this thread needs to stop. And I suggest we move it to the joke section.

5much: china is getting set for world war 2

Yeah, China test landing a new 4.5generation combat aircraft on a newly refitted Vayrag aircraft is preparation for a war that already ended since 1945, abi? *smh*

playah P: This is as good as asking "why can't a 2 months old baby eat akpu and palm kernnel"

Common drone wey we buy na fake!!

And who told you the 2 Isreali drones we bought were fake? Care to explain?

tpia1: btw why doesnt nigeria have aircraft carriers?

and how did china get the technology for theirs?

The aircraft carrier is meant for power projection. We do not need them (at least not yet). But a helicopter carrier with RORO facilities for amphibious Ops may not be a bad idea.

obadiah777: ANOTHER INDICATION OF THE END OF THE AGES. END OF THIS WORLD AS WE KNOW IT.

You, sir, are a slowpoke.

Aviator/Airline pilot. Strapped in the glass cockpit of a Boeing or Airbus, cruising at 30,000ft, wearing rayban glasses. Multiple stamps on me passport with lots of countries visited.

0lumide: And if you must know, Pakistani intelligence is number 3 in the world behind M16 and CIA... Don't even compare Pakistan and Israel cause Pakistan will destroy Israel in one stand off. America hates Pakistan but that's is one nation you can not allow to go to war in the middle east. America still send money to Pakistan, no matter how much Pakistan bleeps up, there is no sanction waiting them even if it is hiding Osama Bin Laden.

Seriously, they can train Nigerian soldiers if religious bigotry is not allowed in training camps.

I have A LOT of respect for the Pakistanis....but better than Isreal? Cmon dude! The Isrealis are way ahead.

But I'll give the Pakistanis one thing though. Their airforce pilots really the the Isreali Airforce a run for their money during Isreal's war with her neighbors.

For those insulting the Pakistanis, I strongly suggest you do a bit more reading about Pakistan. That country's military is ranked among the top 10 globally. It's Special Service Group (SSG-army) is one of the best special operations unit I know, and the ISI is a very formidable intelligence service. Thanks to the Pakistanis, the Sri-Lankans were able to totally defeat the Tamil tigers and win their civil war, a feat in counter-insurgency even the Americans can't boast of.

I strongly believe Nigeria stands to gain a lot from this partnership, particularly in COIN and CT Ops, and probably technology transfer.

I'm afraid I'm with OBJ on this one, particularly on the 72nd Airborne Battalion's Ops in Zaki Biam. The murder....scratch that, slaughter of those 19 soldiers by Tiv villagers was one of the most savage and brutal cases I've ever come across. You only had to see the pics on TELL magazine to fully understand why the presidency and DHQ reacted the way they did. All 19 peacekeepers were slaughtered like goats in front of the camera, with the whole village celebrating. Do you really think the president would just sit back and watch?

I must say that I'm definitely impressed by the president's decision to award the contract to proven coys like Julius Berger and RCC. It's about time.

virtuoso01: Moral of this story:

Do unto yourselves what you also want others to do unto you.



If Nigerians have worked in total harmony and built up our country to what it is supposed to be,who will dare raise a finger against us?

Countries like Botswana would be groveling at our feet begging our citizens to come to their country.



This should be a lesson to those Nigerians who come to Nairaland and heap insults and curses against themselves.

GBAM^2!! 1,000,000+ likes!

Well said my brother.

I'm not sure I agree with the military on this one. Though I'd derive great pleasure in seeing these boko haram bastards hung by their respective balls, they could be valuable source of actionable intelligence that could save innocent lives and that of the soldiers in the future.

lacasa: Straight and true to the point.

The North sustained the Nigerian eeconomy b4 oil.

Nigeria was progressing economically during thαt time b4 the cursed oyel came in .

Now, look where we at!

The current woes faced by the nation are as a result of corruption and poor leadership, no thanks to Northern leaders who ruled and destroyed this great nation for 40+ damn years. So quite whining.

So, they disagree with the president. Uhmm..one question though-how come they've not resigned in protest?

[quote author=Atheist:-D]At what cost? Everything they do is being watched by neighbouring Arabic nations. If they take it too far they risk making it a wider conflict. Iran is the key. Only facing Iran directly will halt this.[/quote]And how do you suggest the Isrealis go about that. Keep in mind that we're not talking about some rogue Islamic group, but the Islamic republic of Iran. Do you have any idea of the possible consequences of attacking the Iranians?

Let's see.

Uyo- My state's lovely capital. Excellent road networks and recreational facilities (cinemas, etc). The Le Meridien with its golf course rocks. Traffic congestion isn't much, xcept during the rain. Great nightlife with some of the best nightclub.

Calabar-the best years of my life were spent here. The whole town is just one big GRA. Excellent road network, orderly, and extremely clean. Definitely one of the best capitals in Naija.

Abuja-Our nation's capital. Definitely the seat of power and not a place for the poor. Great roads, excellent nightlife, nice hotels, lovely parks. One issh though- the weather.

LAGOS- the nation's commercial capital. 'spent 3 teen years there (VI). I think this unique state is the only place in Naija where you'll find everything, good bad and nasty. One thing though- I hate the damn traffic!!

Good job, NPF. Now dump those traitors in a cell and throw away the damn keys.

I'll buy a gun.

3:00am. 'couldn't sleep.

Uhmmm...ban them from shopping?

gbogboti: Archbishop na miliki...pop na enjoyment...imam na gbaladun...pararara...singing. FELA said it all

So true my brother.

Anyway, I'm with Pastor Bakare on this one. You'd think these so-called Pastors will focus on things like aiding the poor and other forms of charity. Not buying business jets when thousands in their congregation wallow in abject poverty.

Of all people, definitely NOT Pastor Kumuyi. That's the most modest GO I've seen.

A lot of you on this forum just started yapping without even bothering to read the article. No wonder the failure rate in our schools is quite high.

The PRC just warned Chinese business owners in Africa against maltreating employees from their host countries. They even went as far as asking for the media's help in exposing any form of maltreat. Rather than commend them for this, you people are busy spewing rubbish about slavery and other bs. Haba!

^^Lord! You black South Africans are nothing but ingrates!! Apart from the ANC, which other party played a major role in the struggle?

With respect to the killings of blacks, what did you expect Nigeria to do? Invade South-Africa? But even the little, we did our very best. Throughout 70s and 80s, YOUR COUNTRY was one of the major focus of our foreign policy. Yet not even a damn thank you. 'guess now that everything's all well and good, you've developed some form of amnesia.

Seriously, it's time Nigeria focuses of foreign policies that places sole priority on our own interest. The years of playing good samaritan and brother's-keeper are over.

Msauza: . You must take note that the whole world was against Apartheid SA, and not specifically Nigeria. Nelson Mandela immediately after his release visited many countries, majority of whom have supported ANC in exile. He visited among others Zambia in Lusaka, where the headquarters of ANC were situated, Tanzania, Botswana, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, etc , to give them words of thanks for their contribution in the struggle and for not shutting out their doors on giving their fellow brothers a refuge to stay. Had it not been for the black citizens of SA, particularly the youth, the struggle would have not been achieved. ANC in exile was almost inactive since it was very difficult to cross the security-tight borders into SA territory.

Then why say that "Nigeria never helped South Africa by any means"? After all this nation had sacrificed for your own nation? As much as I don't want to belittle the struggle of your youth, do you really think you did all hard work? So who piled on the pressure on the foreign powers then? Who aided your ANC exiles in Zimbabwe while the South African govt hunted them down. We're not saying you should know-tow to us, but show a little gratitude.

Oh, I forgot to add the Nigerian Army's Oshkosh Sandcat APC (2005). Then there's the Streit Jaguar and Typhoon that we've developed keen interest in.

texazzpete: I AM TIRED OF THESE F00LS WHO WANT TO BURY THEIR HEAD IN THE SAND LIKE AN OSTRICH.

ANSWER THIS SIMPLE QUESTION

WHAT MAIN BATTLE TANK DOES THE NIGERIAN ARMY USE? WHEN WAS IT MADE?

WHICH ARMORED PERSONNEL CARRIERS DO WE USE?



Simple questions, now provide an answer.

Let's see...

NIGERIAN ARMY
Vickers MK3- 1978 (refurbished early 2000, current upgrades unkown)
T-72- 1971 ('don't know the actual production that for Nigeria's own batch oh)
T-55-
AMX-30- 1963
NB- this list excludes light and recce vehicles like the Scorpion () and Scimitar (). Also excluded were self-propelled artillery vehicles like the Palmaria Self-propelled howitzer () and the ZSU-24 Shilka and the Roland SAM system using the AMX-30 chasis (1977)

APCs
Igirigi-2012
Turkish Otokar Kobra MRAP- 1997
140xMOWAG Piranha 6x6-
MOWAG Grizzly- 1976 (first production date oh)
450xSteyr 4K7FA-1977
VBL All-Terrain Vehicle-??
BTR-60 8x8-1959
BTR-80UM 8x8-1986
BTR-3UK,3UR,3E- 2000
Engesa EE-11 Urutu-1960s/70s
MT-LB-1970s
Panhard M-3 APC- 1971


NIGERIAN POLICE FORCE (MOPOL+ATS)
RG-31 Nyala MRAP- 2004
Casspire MK3 APC-1979/1980
Saxon APC-1983
Streit Spartan MK-III- 20??
Streit Cougar MK-III-20??
Streit Cougar MK-II-20??
Streit Cougar MK-2-20??
Streit Cougar MK-3-
Hatehof Wolf APC-2006
Otokar Kobra-1997

Msauza: . Point of correction, Nigeria never helped South Africa by any means. This is just misconception that had been spinning around the heads of Nigerians for many years and this fallacy needs to be corrected. Remember that South Africa under apartheid was a wealthy nation that needed no any financial support from any country. Despite being sanctioned for many years, it continued to sustain itself by developing its own military weapons without importing any from other countries. In fact, SA under a white rule was more wealthier than it is today and was a dream land for every white people in the world. That's why many Jews, Greeks, English and Portuguese relocated to SA during this era as it was a land of milk and honey for white people. To be more exact, Nigeria financially helped the ANC(SA political party) across the borders, after it was banned by the SA apartheid go
vernment and having many of its members arrested for treason. ANC members outside the borders of SA needed financial support to cater for their day to day needs in order to keep the struggle going. They requested financial support from many countries including Nigeria and their main financial providers being Britain and Russian. Russia provided them military training while Britain educated many of them including Mbeki( the former SA president) and now AU chairlady Nkosazana Zuma. Just check the profiles of many SA ministers, majority of them are foreign educated while they were in exile.

Sooo...you're saying we never gave any support to the ANC during your struggle against the then Racist govt of South Africa? That Nigeria was not your MOST VOCAL supporter and staunch opponent of the Apertheid govt. of SA? Huh...then I guess Nelson Mandela's visit to Nigeria in the late 80s just after his release was just for show.