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*COAS PROMOTES SOLDIER FOR GALLANTRY*The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai has promoted Private Illyasu Bala to the rank of Lance Corporal for exceptional courage and gallantry in the war against Boko Haram in the Lake Chad Area. It would be recalled that in the last couple of weeks troops location in Mallam Fatori has been under repeated attacks by Boko Haram Terrorists. However, on each of those occasions, troops have robustly defended their location, counter - attacked and inflicted heavy losses in personnel and equipment on Boko Haram.The maiden visit of the new Force Commander, Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), Major General Ibrahim Manu Ibrahim, to troops in the front line, therefore, provided the opportunity to reward the gallant soldier.Recommending Private Illyasu Bala to the Force Commander for automatic promotion, the Commanding Officer 118 Task Force Battalion, Lieutenant Colonel Murtala Aminu said "Private Illyasu Bala who is only 3 years in service has been exemplary, courageous and a source of inspiration to his peers. His gallantry in the face of the enemy has been exceptional". Consequently, on the authority of the Chief of Army Staff, the Force Commander promoted and decorated the soldier to the admiration and applause of the entire battalion.Speaking during an address to officers and soldiers, Major General Yusuf commended them for their courage and services to their fatherland. "You have made everyone proud and other locations are being urged to emulate the Mallam Fatori spirit", Major General Yusuf added.He emphasized the need for collaboration between Nigerian and Nigerien forces fighting in Bosso - Mallam Fatori axis in order to benefit from the experiences and expertise of each other.As a morale booster and mark of appreciation for their services and patriotism, the Force Commander decorated commanders, some officers and soldiers with Operation YANCIN TAFKI medal.Please disseminate this information to the general public.Colonel Timothy AntighaChief of Military Public InformationMNJTFN'Djamena, Chad.
Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa to sponsor 100 students to Skyline University, the first International private university in Northwest region of NigeriaSkyline University on Wednesday also announced that the Nigeria's highest goal scorer at the world cup is now the face of the institution and will help in it quality education promotion as well as extra-curricular activities such as basic sports and sports mentoring programme
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo receives in audience Silas Adekunle a Nigerian Inventor Technology Entrepreneur and his team at the Statehouse Presidential Villa todaySilas Adekunle built the world's first intelligent gaming robot Silas is the co-founder of Reach Robotics, an augmented reality gaming company that creates robots for gaming and for STEMPhotos; Tolani Alli
*PRESS RELEASE**NIGERIAN ARMY TROOPS RECORD A SECOND SUCCESSIVE VICTORY AGAINST BOKO HARAM CRIMINAL ELEMENTS IN MALAM FATORI WITHIN 24 HOURS*In what could be adjudged as another futile revenge mission, some uncoordinated and cowardly remnants of the Boko Haram/ISWAP criminal elements staged yet another unsuccessful attack on the location of the troops of 64 and 98 Task Force Battalions and elements of the Armed Forces Special Forces Battalion at Malam Fatori in Abadam LGA of Borno State. It could be recalled that on 13th November 2019, some marauding Boko Haram criminal elements attempted to infiltrate the troops’ location by launching an unsuccessful attack with Person Borne Improvised Explosive Devices (PBIEDs), Gun Trucks, Rocket Propelled Guns and other small arms but were decisively annihilated, having been made to suffer very high casualties in both men and equipment. Within less than 24 hours of their devastating defeat however, the outgunned criminal insurgents launched another desperate attack on the highly spirited troops of Mallam Fatori in the wee hours of today, 15 November 2019.In their swift and highly coordinated response, the gallant and relentless troops at the location once again brought their resilience, bold action and superior fire power/lethality to bear on the criminal insurgents as they handed them another crushing defeat. At the end of this particular encounter, one Boko Haram Gun Truck was completely burnt along with 3 of the criminal insurgents that were trapped in it.Apparently, the vehicle was gutted by fire as a result of the high volume of fire delivered by the troops. Furthermore, 2 of the Boko Haram criminal elements were equally neutralised during the ensuing gun battle between the troops and the criminal insurgents. Some of the equipment captured from the criminal insurgents during this futile mission include one Anti-Aircraft Gun, one Anti-Aircraft Gun barrel, 8 AK 47 Riffles, one Rocket Propelled Gun tube, 3 AK 47 magazines, one bandolier, 2 rounds of Anti-Aircraft Gun ammunition and one Rocket Propelled Grenade bomb. Subsequently, the Air Task Force, Operation LAFIYA DOLE went on the trail of the routed remnants of the insurgents to ensure their total obliteration. Regrettably, 2 gallant soldiers sustained gunshot wounds during this encounter. Both of them have already been stabilized and are already responding positively to treatment at a military hospital.The Theatre Commander, Operation LAFIYA DOLE Maj Gen Olusegun Adeniyi on behalf of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Tukur Yusufu Buratai once again conveys his message of encouragement to the troops for a job well done. He further enjoins them to continue to mount pressure on the insurgents until they are forced to total submission.You are please requested to disseminate the above information to the general public for awareness. Thank you for your usual cooperation.*AMINU ILIYASU*ColonelNigerian Army Operations Media Coordinator15 November 2019
MAJOR GENERAL JAMILU SARHAM TAKES OVER AS THE 29TH COMMANDANT OF THE NDA. The Nigerian Defence Academy has marked another milestone as Major General Adeniyi Oyebade hands over the mantle of leadership to Major General Jamilu Sarham. In his remarks before the handing over, General Oyebade revealed that his 2 years tenure was a successful journey with many challenges and achievements which according to him has impacted the lives of cadets, staff and many others who in one way or the other have interacted with the Academy. He appreciated the entire Academy Staff for their support during his tenure, urging them to give their full support to the new Commandant. In his response, the new Commandant Major General Sarham who is the 29th Commandant of the Academy assumed office with a promise to move the institution a greater height. He commended the outgone Commandant for his tremendous contributions and achievements.
ARMED FORCES OF NIGERIA CONTINGENT MAKE NIGERIA PROUD AT INTERNATIONAL MILITARY SPORTING EVENTS Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) sports contingent have made the nation proud as they emerged winners of the recently concluded Military Skills Competition in Potchefstroom, South Africa, as well as clinching the third position at the maiden edition of the International Military Sports Council – West African Liaison Office (CISM – WALO) Boxing Championship held in Conakry, Guinea.In the Military Skills Competition held in South Africa, the AFN participants comprising male and female personnel from the Nigerian Army, Navy and the Airforce bagged a total of 6 Gold, 4 Silver and one Bronze medals. The team also carted away the award for best participating Country at the event.During the military sporting events, the AFN emerged first, second and third positions in both the male and female categories of the 8 km Combat race. In the Obstacle Crossing event, the team also emerged 1st, 2nd and 3rd positions, while in Combat swimming (Male category), the team took the 1st and 3rd positions, as well as 1st and 2nd positions in the female category.To clinch the 3rd position, queuing behind Guinea and Cote D’Ivoire teams who emerged first and second positions, the AFN Boxing team won a total of 6 Silver and 4 bronze medals at the WALO – CISM Boxing championship in Guinea Conakry.Receiving the AFN contingent at the Defence Headquarters, Abuja, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Abayomi Gabriel Olonisakin lauded the athletes for emerging overall winner and third best team in both the Military Skills Competition and the CISM – WALO Boxing Championship respectively. The CDS commended the team for their outstanding performance and conduct at the international event, describing them as worthy ambassadors of the AFN and the nation. The AFN under the current leadership have leveraged on sporting activities as a veritable tool and rallying point to foster unity and synergy among security agencies in Nigeria and the ECOWAS region, in an effort to foster peace and security in Nigeria and the west African Sub region. Notable among the sporting events so far organised and sponsored by the DHQ are the Chief of Defence Staff, Armed Forces and Security Agencies Half Marathon Championship, the CISM Day Run and Security Agencies Route Match. Please disseminate this information to the general public through your medium. Thank you for your cooperation.ONYEMA NWACHUKWUColonel Acting Director Defence Information
PRESS RELEASEHEADQUARTERS SECTOR 2 COMMISERATES WITH FAMILIES OF VICTIMS OF Accident, Convenes A Board of InquiryThe Acting Commander Sector 2 Operation LAFIYA DOLE, Brigadier General Ibrahim Sallau Ali, on behalf of Officers and Soldiers of the Sector wishes to most sincerely commiserate with families of victims of the unfortunate road traffic accident involving a tricycle and a patrol vehicle that occurred on Saturday 9 November 2019 in Damaturu.The unfortunate accident is highly regrettable, especially that precious lives were lost - a toddler and a female student of the Federal Polytechnic Damaturu lost their lives. The Sector wishes to use this medium to express our deepest sympathy in this trying time to the families of the deceased and also to wish other victims who are still recuperating in the hospital speedy recovery.Additionally, this Headquarters has since paid a condolence visit to the deceased families and all those civilians involved in the accident.Accordingly, the Sector has since conveyed a Board of Inquiry to unravel the circumstances that led to the unfortunate incident. NJOKA IRABORCaptainAssistant Director Army Public RelationsSector 2, Operation LAFIYA DOLE11 November 2019.
