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Spirit of Okija: I thought Tata had been making APCs locally for us for a while now?!

Or is Innoson now manufacturing Armoured Military vehicles now?!

No, TATA does not (thank God for that). It's Steyr. The APC assembly plant is in Bauchi.

And no, innoson are not into military vehicles.

Danka7777: The service chiefs; Army, Navy, Air force and IGP(IGP, though not de jure but always present in defense meetings; its function is clearly internal affairs), report to the chief of defense. Chief of defense oversees and coordinates the arm forces and defense for the Nation, reports to the minister of defense but can also report directly to the NSA. The only major difference between the chief of defense and secretary/minister of defense is the former is reserved for military officers and the latter is always a civilian or former military officer. The IGP reports to police affairs, police affairs is an arm of the Ministry of Internal affairs. Now here is where it gets tricky, the minister of defense doesn't report directly to the president, instead he gives his recommendations to the National security Adviser, who then reviews all recommendations and advise the president on what to do. NSA has the last say on the decision the president decides to take on the national security of the country. Anyone who occupies the office of the National Security Adviser must be enmeshed in the country's security system & intelligence, in fact a former spy with strong connections. IBB, Abacha - the security kingpin and hero for stopping okar coup, Gusau, Gwarzo, Akilu and Mukhtar are/were known to be Czars in this profession.

Let me just comment on the strong bond and respect that existed between IBB and Abacha. IBB saw Abacha as his brother and colleague, not as his staff. The only time in history when Head of state and his chief of defense staff, held the same military rank. Abacha served IBB with respect, without envy, he was the brain that saved IBB's life and put an end to okar coup. If he wanted to take over when he stopped the okar coup, he would have but gave power back to IBB. However, after that both had an agreement that when he IBB steps down, he, Abacha will take over. Shonekan was just a whipping boy used to achieved this transition.

CORRECTION: The IGP does NOT report to the Chief-of-Defense staff, but rather the Minister of Police Affairs. Keep in mind that the NPF is NOT part of the Armed Forces. Also, the service chiefs take their orders from the CDS, who in turn reports to the Minister of Defense.

WRT the Office of the NSA, it controls both the DSS/SSS and NIA, but not DIA as that falls under the purview of the MoD. However, it collates all intelligence reports from the DSS/SSS (domestic Intel), NIA (foreign), DIA (military Intel, including those from DMI, Naval Intelligence, and NAF intelligence unit), and the Police Force (criminal intelligence from the Force's Intelligence Bureau).

Ajillo: He is nothing but an adviser. I hope he wont start feeling he is the C in C or minister of defence or a defence chief.

He is WAY MORE than just an adviser. The Office of the NSA controls both Domestic (DSS/SSS) and foreign (NIA) intelligence agencies. The Joint Intelligence Board, also under the office of the NSA, collates all domestic, foreign, military, and criminal intelligence before they are forwarded to the National Security Council chaired by the President and C-in-C.

ijawkid: Why do they even have priests in d 1st place

Why then did Jesus die if priests will still be needed??

Jesus is now high priest but d catholics still insist they must still have priests.....

I don't blame them........

If Jesus is now almighty God then I think he needs a priest to mediate between man and Him,,,.....................

Now that is silly question.

Why do Protestant churches need pastors?

I don't know about you guys. But a little birdie tells me GEJ MAY make it through 2015. I doubt there's anyone more influential/strong enough to take the PDP primary ticket away from him. What we may see at the end of the elections will be ACN's continued control of the SW, with CPC taking up more states in the both NE and NW regions. The oil rich SS is pretty much a PDP stronghold with all states behind GEJ. Same MAY be so for the Middle Belt. As for the SE, most are PDP controlled states, and I don't see ACN making any headway there. But with the death of Ojuchkwu, I equally don't see APGA going anywhere, unless they form an alliance with either PDP or ACN. Well, time will tell.

KnowAll: Goodluck Jonathan, was an accidental President, d mistake OBJ did was allowing Yardua to choose him as a running mate. Duke or Attah of Akwa Ibom would have been a better choice.

Duke: definitely
Attah: HELL NO!

Oh well, Electrical & Electronics engineering rules over all

Both engineering fields are Ok. But I feel chemical engineering is abit too focused and less flexible. Mechical engineering on the other hand is way broader with multiple areas of specialization.

Wife: Yes

Girlfriend: HELL NO!! I dey craze?

Is this some sort of joke or what? Who do those thieving F.O.O.L.S at the Low House think they are. Never have I seen a serving President and C-in-C in any part of the world present himself or herself to the senate/legislators for any sort of public or private Hearing.

Thieving bastards.

Beaf: Even though this is the opposition parties playing opportunistic politics, this is exactly what we should all be doing to any reps that simply go to the house to say "aye" whenever bribes, loot and moral depravity are floating around.

Seconded.

onomeasike: Reno Omokri a.k.a (beaf= [b]B[/b]e [b]E[/b]vil [b]A[/b]nd [b]F[/b]amous.

we know you are doing your job as the presidential adviser on social media.While you are at work promoting GEJ`s interest protected by Diezani ,pls remember your action will bring curse on your generations of omokris.
Farouk Lawan and all of you have murdered sleep,sorrow will be your lot says the law of sowing and reaping!God will not be mocked.

Son, you need to stop right there. What's your fascination with BEAF? And what's wrong with his post? Mr Farouk was caught RED-HANDED committing a criminal offense. I equally support not only the proposed recall of that crook, but his arrest and prosecution.

[quote author=::Andrew::]why are people supprised? you think the nigerian dont have an apache helicopter?
I lived all my life in ojo cantonment and i see about 3 if you dont know.

see pic of an apache copter[/quote]Yep, and I have a space shuttle in my garage.

Once again, the NAF does NOT have the AH-64 Apache or Long-bow in it's inventory. We use Mi-24 and 35 Hinds.

And what's this talk about artillery strikes? In a densely populated area? The journalist got it all wrong.

Babzilla: I think he meant the Mi-28s

We do not have any Mi-28 Havoc helos. Just Mi-24s and Mi-35 Hind Attack helos (Satan's Chariots).

Ghen gheen!!

BlackPikiN: You come as an attention seeking cow.

How in this world did Biafra treat the people of the SS bad?

Vice President of Biafra------Effiong
Sec of Biafra-------Akpan
Ogonis were pro-Biafra and also pro Nigeria, likewise the Ijaws and the kalabaris, their allegiance were divided.
The whole of the calabar supported Biafra except for few likewise few Igbos
Half of Kalabari fought for Biafra


Where the hell did you get that stuppoid lies from?
Like I said you are a lost f00l and an attention seeking hediot.

Tell me who the leader of the North, the middlebelt and the SW is?
I dey wait.

Wow! Hold it right there...please provide proof that the whole of old Calabar supported that failed contraption called "Biafra".

Donxavier: . Can anyone give any logical reason why FL hasn't been arrested? Or the seemingly delay in charging him to court. Is he that powerful and well connected to come out of this unscathed? Pls I need answers.

Best guess: The Immunity Clause

Another Okija: So they reconvene.. SO what?!


At this point, an honest government would have ordered the Police and EFCC to take over the matter and given a deadline to the Office of the Attorney general of the federation to file charges against offenders.. Also ordered the Judiciary to give priority to the case and avoid unnecessary elongation of the case through technical adjournments, court orders and other Judicial trickery.. Ordered the court proceedings to be aired Live on National Television and sat back and watched..

Jonathan is slowly beginning to piss me off.. I can make excuses for him on Boko Haram, but there is none for this.. At this point, this ceases to be a Legislative matter but one of corruption..

The Lower House are simply reconvening to carry out their own IN-HOUSE investigation and possible damage-control. Their actions in no way supercedes the current investigations carried out by the DSS, EFCC, and the NPF.

declem: Make una live d woman jare,as she no get moni nko..who wan giv them...abeg sell the remaining children..make u hammer...

Hey don't justify the actions of that wicked mother. If things were rough for her, why give birth to the kids in the first place? Nonsense.

Boyloaf: i remember d days of Jesus. Some say he is fake, others say lets give him a chance! Which side are u? Decide now while u still can.

Do NOT equate that man TB Joshua with my Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. I do not trust that man one bit.

carlos86: Nigerians are real dumb idiotas.Someone was caught collecting 600,000 dollars in bribe and nobody is condemning him.You guys are busy defending him and attacking beaf(as usual).Bunch of fools.This is why this country will remain corrupt

SECONDED. So true.

I hope we'll see the arrest of these culprits, and seizure of assets. Bloody thieves.

Well well well...the proposed union between a drug-pusher and a terrorist.

Heavy rainfall? Then I'm definitely sure the Pilot abandoned the first attempt to land due to serious cross-winds. That was definitely a good call by the air crew.

Ideally, 70% would've been ok. But for now, it's 50% of my monthly income. And I stay away from ANY FORM of debt.

shymmex: I'm not being sarcastic.. But planes don't crash in densely populated areas no matter the technical problem - unless the pilot is either drunk, or dead..

Planes are not like cars, you know?

I smell a foul play.

I suggest you read about the recent US Navy F-18 fighter crash this year in Florida due to mechanical faults. And yes both pilot and weapon system officer (WSO) were in very healthy condition. The fighter crashed in a populated suburban area.

Then there's the very old Isreali El-Al Boeing 747 cargo aircraft that crashed right in the middle of a densely populated area in Amsterdam, Holland. Again, the aircrew were not drunk/murdered. As a matter of fact, they were combat-seasoned pilots from the Isreali Airforce.

So yes, planes with mechanical faults do crash in densely populated areas.

This is not good...this is not good..

Kudos to the Nigerian Navy, and welldone Mr President. It may be just a patrol but, but it is a good start.

Long live the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

And this made the frontpage? Kai.......nairaland...

Uhmm...how the hell did this thread make the frontpage? Seriously..

Taekwondo (blue belt) and Wu Shu Kwan (Chinese boxing). 'haven't practised for a while though. But I'm beginning to develop a keen interest in Isreali Krav Maga cos it's more practical.

^ @ Rhymz, THANK YOU MY BROTHER!! Finally!! A bunch of idiots just started blabbing without reading the article thoroughly. No wonder the failure rate in Nigerian rates is high. 'just a bunch of unnecessary criticisms >(