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9. GIS, Italy
The GIS (Gruppo di Intervento Speciale) is an elite special operations counter-terrorism tactical response unit inside the Italian Carabinieri military police. It was created by Italian State Police in 1978 to combat the growing terrorism threat. The unit is globally known for its sharp marksmanship. Currently the GIS, with one hundred or so soldiers, is tasked with anti-terrorism operations, security services and providing training

Special forces, or special operations forces are military units extremely trained to perform unconventional, typically insecure missions for a nation’s political, economic or military purposes. The origin of Special Forces dates back to the early twentieth century, with fighting models set up by German Brandenburgers during the World War II. Ranking the Best Special Forces from all over the world is a tough job. It’s just like trying to rank the best athlete from the world among the numerous different sports which require different skills and abilities. Throughout the worl, every country train special forces within their military. And all these special forces train their men to be the best of the best, to take the impossible task and make it possible. Here is a list of top 10 Best“SPECIAL FORCES”from around the world. All these renowned Special Forces are always surrounded by an air of mystery as they cannot be exposed to the general public.
10. MARCOS, India
The MARCOS (Marine Commando Force) is an elite special operations unit of the Indian Navy. It was created for conducting special operations such as Amphibious warfare, Counter-terrorism, Direct action, Special reconnaissance, Unconventional warfare, hostage rescue, Personnel recovery, Asymmetric warfare, Counterproliferation. The MARCOS is specially organised, trained and equipped for the conduct of special operations in a maritime environment.

unuane1:
The APC is aptly likened to a quarrelsome wife, who daily goes to the market
place to discuss her marital problems. We ask, does such a woman seek the
unity or disintegration of her home? In the same vein Nigerians wonder if the
APC is really interested in the unity and corporate existence of our nation. Are
they trying to destroy our country as a means to achieve political control
through the back door?

The APC must come to terms with the fact that Nigeria as an indivisible nation

Olisa Metuh
National Publicity Secretary, PDP

Have yall noticed d diff btween apc spokesman n pdp own?
Pdp pub scretary speaks like a gentle man unlike apc pub sce. Speaking gibberish, making a hell of noise. This man just said d truth apc always looking for loop holes to attack to gain points it messed up. Pdp is just so organised unlike them that has a 50 year old man as youth chairman or watever n still lie on it, if they can lie on youth chairman if they gain power they will do worse, yall shd be careful.
Gej Till 2019............................... Viczing says so...

omenka:
I thought I was the only one who saw that. Na wa oo. What is regrettable about killing bloodsucking demons

The janjanweed by the comment you shall know them, always looking for loop holes smh

The moment millions of Nigerians have been waiting for is finally within touching distance. You know it: that moment when the opponent of President Goodluck Jonathan in the February 14, 2015 presidential election will be known. And that candidate has to come from the All Progressives Congress (APC), the biggest opposition party in the history of our democracy - judging by the number of states controlled and the legislative seats occupied. I expect one of the toughest presidential elections ever. I pray for an election that is very competitive and credible, hopefully in continuation of the tradition that we have established since 2011.
Although Jonathan has not officially declared his intention, I can bet my wristwatch on it that he will seek re-election. As far as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is concerned, Jonathan’s candidacy is settled. It is the APC that has a heavyweight battle in its hands, with Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari and former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar eyeing the ticket. Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso of Kano is also interested. Senator Bukola Saraki may be interested. I am not ready to discuss Hon. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal until I see a broom in his hand.
It would appear the strongest candidate in the APC is Buhari. Without disrespect to other aspirants, Buhari easily stands out for many reasons. No one has successfully maligned his integrity. His lifestyle exudes discipline and modesty. President Olusegun Obasanjo put this to the test when he probed the Petroleum (Special) Trust Fund headed by Buhari from 1994-1999. Nothing was found on him. The first panel found nothing. Dissatisfied, Obasanjo set up another panel. The result still came out negative.
In public service experience, Buhari has it more than any other APC member. He was a military governor of what are today six states; he was minister of petroleum resources; he was military head of state; and he was PTF chairman. That is a rich pedigree. In 2003, he won 12 million votes virtually all by himself. In 2011, he also won 12 million votes without a discernible political structure beyond the street appeal. I don’t see any APC aspirant who has a more seductive CV. In Buhari, APC has a man of character, experience and significant street following. I say this without prejudice to the qualities and pedigrees of the other APC aspirants.
If Buhari’s uniqueness is so obvious, why are the APC kingmakers not too enthusiastic about him? An APC chieftain told me recently: “We cannot win with Buhari -and we cannot win without him.” To strip that statement naked, he was simply saying the party needs Buhari’s support base to win but Buhari himself cannot win as a candidate. Several arguments have been developed against Buhari, notably about his age, the perception of him as a religious extremist, his failures at the poll at three previous attempts, the need for young blood in a hi-tech world, and his promise not to run again after the 2011 poll -for which some are now calling his integrity to question.
In truth, there are some fears that are not openly expressed. There is a latent fear among the political elite that a Buhari presidency would endanger them. He may choose to prosecute the very persons who helped him to power -if only to prove a point that he cannot tolerate corruption. Many Nigerians are already questioning the company Buhari is keeping, believing that his character risks contamination. Traditional rulers are afraid that the goodies that flow uninvited into their palaces may cease, while the political class cannot imagine how miserable their lives could be under Buhari. They don’t say that openly, though.
In the South-west, which could make a Buhari presidency possible, the unspoken word is that a vice-presidential slot, even though attractive, may end up meaning nothing. Some think the North simply wants power back -every other position is irrelevant. It is feared by some politicians that if Buhari becomes president, it is one of this trusted associates that will be running the show, no matter who is vice-president. References are often made to the Second Republic when Alhaji Umaru Dikko, a minister, was effectively an alternate president to Alhaji Shehu Shagari.
The fear of a perceived aggressive and vindictive “northernisation agenda” is also being raised in hushed tones by many Yoruba leaders, with frequent references to how former President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua filled the most important positions in his government with appointees from the Katsina-Kano axis, and how he stopped picking Obasanjo’s calls three months after assuming office. There is a fear that Buhari may “cage” Asiwaju Bola Tinubu as soon as he gets to Aso Rock. All these things are being whispered, of course. But the fear is real.
Meanwhile, in Jonathan’s circle, Buhari is also feared. But the fear is not so much about Buhari defeating the president in the contest -they think, rightly or wrongly, that they have mastered a way of defeating him. They believe the best moment for Buhari was in 2011 and having failed, he has lost the momentum. A minister told me last week that the greatest worry about a Buhari candidacy is post-election violence. “Buhari’s supporters are one-dimensional and fanatical. The only thing they want to hear is that their man has won, if not there will be trouble,” he said.
In the APC, those who don’t want Buhari are secretly wishing that he would make his “crowd” available to whoever is picked as the party’s candidate. That means, for instance, that if Atiku picks the ticket, Buhari should hop on his campaign train and market him to his supporters across the Northern states. Interesting. If his supporters are indeed one-dimensional, then Buhari raising anyone else’s hands will not pacify them. To them, it is Buhari or nothing. It is also feared that if Buhari does not get the ticket, he may defect to another party to run. If that happens, the opposition should officially declare Jonathan as the run-away winner of the 2015 poll.
I am excited, as a journalist and analyst, watching the 2015 intrigues unfold day by day. I am eagerly awaiting the twists and the turns. I want to witness all the drama, hopefully without any tragic subplot. With PDP and its allies likely to control 22 states heading into 2015 -leaving APC with just 14 states -the opposition should be clear about one thing: they are not going into the elections as favourites. It is going to be titanic battle. Their performance will rely heavily on how they manage the presidential primary and its fall-outs. APC came out of their June national convention a bit fractured.
Going forward, APC should know that it is in their interest to realistically manage their Buhari fears. Any misstep will be their doom. Meanwhile, PDP seems to be in rude health, and they too will be watching the Buhari scenario with a combination of anxiety and amusement. Let the game begin!
And Four Other Things...
SHEKAU TRIPLETS
If we’re to believe the military authorities, we may be dealing with three Abubakar Shekaus, who are probably identical triplets. The Boko Haram leader was killed in 2013, we were told us. Then his look-alike, Bashir Mohammed, was killed in the battle of Konduga in 2014. Now that Shekau has produced a new video announcing that he is not dead, and the military is insisting he is dead, we may be dealing with the third Shekau in the series. One thing is obvious though: Boko Haram remains a deadly threat, no matter the Shekau that is killed. Terrifying.
BOUNTY BICKERING
Some unnamed Nigerian military officers are reportedly grumbling that the US has kept quiet on a bounty of $7 million it placed on Abubakar Shekau. Now that “Shekau” has been killed, the US should redeem its pledge, they said. Shekau, of course, may still be alive, but bounty is not even paid for killing a captive. It is paid for information that can lead to the arrest and, if necessary, killing of a wanted person. Of all the issues that we have before us now, with Boko Haram controlling many villages and towns, bounty seems to be somebody’s biggest worry. Pity.
OBI’S SWF
Last week, I wrote on the need to save and invest some of our crude oil earnings in line with basic economic principles. Lest I forget, former governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, left behind $160m in banks and N26.5bn in local investment. If his successor continues to invest on that note, Anambra would make $19.5m annual investment for 36 years; and with interest accruing at 5-8%, this will amount to $3.6bn! The local investments, if sustained, could yield N619bn during the same period. In plain English, the earnings from these investments can go into project finance. Foresight.
ADIEU, AUNTY REMI
I could not control my emotions when I heard of the death of Mrs Oluremi Oyo. She was spokesperson to President Obasanjo, she often disagreed with my heavy-handed criticism of her boss in my weekly column. But she was so cultured, so engraining in her protestations that I naturally felt obliged to mellow down. On the phone, I always announced myself to her “as your son whom you abandoned in Lagos.” She always laughed. I last spoke with her in April about my plans to launch TheCable. She prayed for me. I never knew it was a goodbye. Painful.

qadeerkug:
even if i was giving 5million to Bleep dis demon bitch i will run for mah life hate her like dead

Hypocrite

Benstino:
With the recent stats, the upcoming ballon d ore award is 80% probable of going to Cr7.

It's gonna be a boring award with no contention.
Maybe Ronaldo needs a little injury to help Messi get bk on track.

LoL hater!

I wept profusely while watch blue feam, pornografy, it touched my emotion

NgeneUkwenu:
Another illiterate TANiod!

See whose calling sm1 iliterate. Your a tout, a bigot

chucky234:
And where did this clod crawled from?

You don't wanna know, but I came to shushh your mouth, cos yu got no opinion

chucky234:
Siasia's team to the U20 World cup in Egypt was the worst U20 team Nigeria ever put together, Samson is overrated.

Nigga shushhh ur talking gibberish

[quote author=McWhillion post=/post/26823000]Still, that doesn't change my opinion. Ekiti people should fasten their seat belts for the worst ride of the lives.[/quote]You got no opinion

[quote author=CaptainOjemba post=/post/26827254]Chindo u are a disgrace to Igbos. A man of ur age is bring shame to our ethnic group. Don't allow me flood your pics here, not what eggheader is posting oooo that one no be ur pics at all. Infact doubt me make I unmask u.[/quote]Unmask please

Unibenstudent: but I just joined nairaland on june 2014 how come I have been lying since 500ad

Your lies no start from nairaland....its from birth e dey ya blood

Pishure or adonbilivit....I know this op since he's been a chronic liar....op lying since 500AD

egift: Deception is a nature of PDP. Just take this OP as a specimen

Vote out Jonathan - He has no new ideas, just to prolong and perpetuate the Looting Industry.

Janjanweed thing

Oklander: u dey mind them, its mumu ppl that would be saying that, Just like the retardeen below.

Janjanweed lines not surprise

Oklander: Election is near so success against
boko is here, And when campaign starts, Jona will be like...I handled security issues taking BH for xmple!!! ...Well played script, well played.

Gbam gbam gbam!!! Janjanweed alert, lovers of boko haram

His kpekus is too big like snake

Lagusta: This is why i am always skeptical about phones that are "OVERHYPED"

I dey tell you

I disagree . Oritsejafor is the richest cos he's a politician too. Gej campaign officer

Gej till my grandma breast stand

ShehuAba: Come 2015. You'll be stunned.
Just watch out and see.

Yes stunned for the fact that gej will beat him or any janjanweed twice as fayose beat fayemi

whizpet: Will definitely donate for him, please the a/c no... If its going to be the person that take us to our promise land.. Why would I not? We are sick and tired of the PDPs since 1999 we need change in this country, let's have another taste of party at the presidential level!

Story for the Gods

Mrval20: For how long shall we wait before we finally read a news report about their sponsors? The arrested I.T expert revealed their modus operandi bla bla bla.... Can't he, or other arrested members reveal who has been sponsoring them all this while?
To our goverment, keep feeding us with diluted information. Most of us don't bother to ask questions anyway.

Janjnweed alert, cankerworm in the building

They will get it sometimes they act fast sometimes slow, my gen and phone I ordered more than a week now haven't gotten it , my q10 came 2weeks after, my blender, q5, fridge came so fast so it means their deliveries aint stable, thank God my orders are pay on delivery so aint worried

Phyno oringo

Tales by moonlight song

Nutri c song

impactz: When he was there, what did he do

He lost that's all. Thanku

iamrealdeji: Lmao,translation=Yo ba epon e

LoL

liljboy: Lwkmd lmao Choi!!!!! some pple get bad mouth ooo..... there's God o

Na 4k up d guy do