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Don’t Pray For Military Coup…Despite The Shortcomings Of Democracy

Global UpfrontSep 9, 2023September 9, 20230

By Group Captain Sadeeq Garba Shehu (rtd) DESPITE IT’S OTHER SHORTCOMINGS…. THE BEAUTY OF DEMOCRACY (COMPARED TO MILITARY REGIME) IS ALREADY EVIDENT IN THE VERY

Nigerian Military Kill 814 Terrorists, Arrest 1,326 Other Criminals In 3 Months As 4,560 Terrorists, Families Surrender

Global UpfrontSep 8, 2023September 8, 20230

The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) say they have eliminated 814 terrorists and criminals, while 1,326 others and their collaborators were arrested. Director of Defence

NMS Elite Class @ 50: Military Should Recruit More Soldiers To Fight Insecurity, Says Admiral Okoi

Global UpfrontSep 1, 2023September 1, 20230

The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) should recruit more soldiers for Nigeria to effectively tackle the war against terrorism and banditry, former Chief of Defence

Niger Terrorists’ Ambush: CDS Vows Revenge, Says “We Will Hunt You Down, We Will Bring You To Justice” (Pictures Of Family Members)

Global UpfrontAug 25, 2023August 25, 20230

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, on Friday vowed that the Nigerian Military will avenge the killing of its personnel who were ambushed

Our Soldiers Must Not Die In Vain, Daily Trust Editorial of Thursday August 24, 2023

Global UpfrontAug 24, 2023August 24, 20230

Last week, a major tragedy befell the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) with the death of 36 officers in two tragic incidents in Niger State.

Why The Support Of All Nigerians Matter To The Military

Global UpfrontAug 20, 2023August 20, 20230

By Edward Gabkwet A nation’s national power comes in both tangible and intangible components. A strong and virile military force is a credible and tangible

Its ‘Sad, We’ve Lost Brave Men,’ Says Buhari As He Grieves Over 36 Soldiers Killed in Niger State

Global UpfrontAug 20, 2023August 20, 20230

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his “heartfelt condolences” with Nigeria over the death of men of the Armed Forces in Niger State. Buhari’s condolence

Nigerian Military Continues Offensive Against Terrorists, Kill 28, Arrest 92, Gives Update On Ambush Of Troops By Terrorists

Global UpfrontAug 18, 2023August 18, 20230

The Nigerian military has continued its offensive against terrorists, bandits and economic saboteurs resulting in the killing of 28 of them in the last two

Defence Headquarters Makes U-turn, Says Military Never Received Any Coup Request, Blames Media

Global UpfrontAug 13, 2023August 13, 20230

Defence Headquarters on Sunday said made a u-turn, saying the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) never received nor made such declaration of being pressured with

Nigerian Military Resisting “Unpatriotic And Wicked” Instigation To Topple Tinubu’s Govt, Says Democracy Has Come To Stay – Defence Headquarters

Global UpfrontAug 12, 2023August 12, 20230

The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) on Saturday said it is resisting instigation from different quarters to overthrow the present democratic administration being led by