Sentences with phrase «nigerian armed forces»

Noting the Nigerian armed forces fought in the 1960s to keep the country one, he said: «One thing the armed forces are doing is that we are not deterred by criticism.

«I also hereby launch the Partnership Scheme for the Armed Forces in which all Nigerians, corporate organisations and government agencies should support and partner with the Nigerian Armed Forces in appreciation of the sacrifices of these honourable men and women.

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), has called on the Nigerian Armed Forces and other security agencies to evolve measures to end violation of the right...

The Chinese Ambassador expressed his government's confidence on the Nigerian Armed Forces in the fight against insurgency, most especially, at restoring peace and security to every troubled area in the Nation.

He used the opportunity to assured Nigerian Armed Forces of winning the war against insurgency and solicited for a continuous and stronger ties between the two countries.

In a related development, the Acting Sierra Leone High Commissioner to Nigeria, Major General Alfred Claude Nelson - Williams (rtd) paid a courtesy call on the Chief of Defence Staff where he lauded the Nigerian Armed Forces for their resilience and indomitable courage at defending the Nation, especially in bringing peace and security to not only Nigeria but to the West African Sub-region.

«The efforts of the Nigerian Armed Forces towards restoration of peace, security and order in Nigerians continue to receive appreciation to changing the security environment from what it was before.

«The Nigerian Armed Forces is well organized and highly professional in discharging its constitutional mandate.

Nigeria's former Defence Minister and Chief of Army Staff, T. Y. Danjuma, on Saturday accused the Nigerian armed forces of aiding the on - going killings...

Earlier in his remarks, the representative of NERI, Mr. Suleiman Dauda stated that, the peace and stability being enjoyed in the state today couldn't have been achieved without the sacrifice of the Nigerian Armed Forces.

He went further to commend the gallant men and women of the Nigerian Armed Forces and other security agencies, for their tireless efforts towards completely eliminating the scourge of Boko Haram Terrorists and other threats to the nation's security.

«I, therefore, call on all Nigerians to cooperate and support the Nigerian Armed Forces and other security agencies by providing useful information that will expose all the terrorists hiding among the populace.

The EFCC had commenced investigating Azibaola last year sequel to a list sent to the commission by a committee set up by the Federal Government to probe contracts awarded by the ONSA from 2011 to 2015 which indicted more than 300 companies and prominent citizens, including serving and retired officers of the Nigerian Armed Forces.

Other members of the NEMA Board are the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr. David Babachir Lawal; Captain Talba Alkali, representing Ministry of Transport and Aviation; Ambassador Rabiu Dagari, Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Dr Ngozi Azadoh, Ministry of Health; Alhaji Muhammadu Maccido, Ministry of Interior; Mr. Ajisegiri Benson Akinloye; Ministry of Water Resources, AVM Emmanuel Anebi; Nigerian Armed Forces; and AIG Salisu Fagge Abdullahi, Nigerian Police Force.

Describing the engagement of the two countries as very cordial, Colonel Brillisauer stated that the German government is ever ready and willing to improve on the existing relationship by wading into the current needs of the Nigerian Armed Forces in the ongoing war on terrorism which is different from other form of previous bilateral relation.

The Presidential Committee on Defence Equipment Procurement in the Nigerian Armed Forces has now invited three former Chiefs of Army Staff (COAS)-- Lt. - Gen.

The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Gu Xiaojie has assured the Nigerian Armed Forces of the Chinese government's readiness to partner in the current fight against insurgency.

«I can confirm to you that we are now very close allies to the Nigerian Armed Forces in the fight against Boko Haram.

«It is pertinent to state here that the allegations has been convincingly refuted and proven to be an orchestrated conspiracy against the Nigerian Armed Forces» DHQ added.

The Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) has sent letter to the President and Commander - in - Chief of Nigerian Armed Forces stating their observations and expressing concerns...

In the same vein, the President seized the opportunity to charge all Nigerians to cooperate and support the Nigerian Armed Forces and other security agencies by providing useful information that would expose all the terrorists hiding among the populace.

«It is also expected to enhance the capability of the Nigerian Armed Forces to fight in a more proactive and efficient manner.»

The Nigerian Armed Forces Chief of Defence Staff, General Abayomi Gabriel Olonisakin and his Chadian counterpart, Lieutenant General Mohammad Ibrahim Saed, on Saturday held a crucial strategic meeting, aimed at improving the synergy between the two countries on the ongoing operation against Boko Haram Terrorists and other criminalities, in the Lake Chad Basin Region.

«SERAP considers that there is enough material in the public domain to suggest that over $ 2 billion meant for purchase of arms to equip Nigerians soldiers fighting Boko Haram in the North East of the country was diverted and shared among high - ranging government and party officials under your watch as President and Commander - in - Chief of Nigerian Armed Forces.»

Declaring that the Nigerian Armed Forces had already dealt «deadly blows» on Boko Haram, the President said that the activities of oil thieves and vandals will soon be brought to an end.

The letter dated 8 January 2016 and signed by SERAP executive director Adetokunbo Mumuni reads in part: «SERAP is sending you this open letter to seek explanations from you, as former President and Commander - in - Chief of the Nigerian Armed Forces, on what you knew, or had reason to know on the apparent diversion and sharing of the over $ 2 billion meant to purchase arms to empower Nigerian soldiers to fight Boko Haram.»

Nigerian amphibious army advance towards the enemy during a joint military exercise between Nigerian armed forces, United States, Britain, Netherlands and Spain in Lagos on October 18, 2013.

«The Nigerian Armed forces in my opinion are doing their best professionally and in the best interest of a united Nigeria.

President Buhari also commiserates with the Nigerian Armed Forces on the demise of a very distinguished and professional colleague, who demonstrated incredible courage and leadership, including during very turbulent times in Liberia.

The theme for the 2016 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration, «Motivating the Nigerian Armed Forces for Effective Service Delivery», the President said is a special one which was carefully chosen to appreciate the landmark achievement of the gallant troops in the North East and would as well reassure Nigerians that the Armed Forces is committed to doing all in its power towards the return of peace to troubled areas in our nation.

Buhari described the theme of this year's remembrance, «Motivating the Nigerian Armed Forces for Effective Service Delivery» as very apt for the current realities.

In the area of security, the APC National Chairman said the current government has recorded giant strides in the North - east, as the dreaded Boko Haram have been decimated with lost territories recovered by the gallant officers and men of the Nigerian Armed Forces under an able Commander - in - Chief.

He said the institute, to be situated in Kaduna, is to give technical training to the personnel of the Nigerian Air Force and other services of the Nigerian Armed Forces, Nigerians and citizens of other African countries.

Today, while you are doggedly commanding the Nigerian Armed Forces to «crush» the Eastern youths agitating for Biafra, you conveniently used dialogue, and wisely so, to contain their Northern counterparts who issued quit notice to the Igbo living in your region.

The investigation of the companies and the payment of the withholding tax were part of the recommendations made by the Presidential Committee on Audit of Defence Equipment in the Nigerian Armed Forces in its report, a copy of which was obtained by The PUNCH on Thursday.

Responding, Nigeria's defence minister Muhammadu Dan - Ali commended the British government for its long history of military assistance to the Nigerian armed forces, but added that Nigeria requires more.

The Nigerian armed forces yesterday declared that it will not be in a hurry to rescue the secondary schoolgirls who were abducted by Boko Haram insurgents...

«The report is rather contrived lies orchestrated to blackmail and ridicule the Nigerian Armed Forces which they have unsuccessfully tried to do in the past».

SERAP's Executive Director, Mr Adetokunbo Mumuni, in a letter, which read in part, said: «SERAP is sending you this open letter to seek explanations from you, as former President and Commander - in - Chief of the Nigerian Armed Forces, on what you knew, or had reason to know on the apparent diversion and sharing of the over $ 2 billion meant to purchase arms to empower Nigerian soldiers to fight Boko Haram.

«We strongly belief that President Buhari, must be seen to be acting contrary to court decisions on the use of Military during elections as clearly stated in the rulings of Justice Aikawa of the Federal High Court, who in his judgment, restrained the President and Commander - in - Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and INEC from engaging the service of the Nigerian armed forces in the security supervision of elections in any manner whatsoever in any part of Nigeria, without the Act of the National Assembly.

Justice Abdul Aboki, in his own lead judgment in the Ekiti State governorship election appeal also held that «even the President of Nigeria has no powers to call on the Nigerian armed forces and to unleash them on peaceful citizens, who are exercising their franchise to elect their leaders.»

Dan - Ali noted that the passing out of another set of officers to the Nigerian Army came at a period when the country was consolidating on the gains of counter-insurgency operation, adding that «the Nigerian Armed Forces, as you are aware, have been involved in an extensive combat against insurgency and terrorist groups.

Not exact matches

The Nigerian youths have lauded the armed forces for effectively containing the Boko Haram terrorist violence in the North East, describingthe terrorist defeat as one that could only be possible through commitment and selfless service.

He concluded by asserting that the Nigeria Police Force will not fold its law enforcement arms to allow few misguided elements to continually force hardships on fellow Nigerians either in the South East or any other part of the nation for that maForce will not fold its law enforcement arms to allow few misguided elements to continually force hardships on fellow Nigerians either in the South East or any other part of the nation for that maforce hardships on fellow Nigerians either in the South East or any other part of the nation for that matter.

According to him,» I urge all Nigerians to be on alert and watch out for strange figures in their communities, and report to the nearest security agencies, as our armed forces intensify the pursuit of fleeing terrorists from the captured Sambisa Forest, he said.

The Deputy Theater Commander Air Operation however maintained that the Nigerian Airforce through its Component in Operation Lafiya Dole is focused on sustaining air operations and providing support to ground troops of the Armed Forces» strive to rid Nigeria of the Boko Haram insurgency.

General Shoke further maintained his Armed Forces commitment to the development of the Nigerian military in the area of capacity building, exchange programme and logistics support, among others.

On security, Nigerians must be grateful to our gallant Armed Forces for rolling back the frontiers of Boko Haram's terrorism, defeating them and reducing them to cowardly attacks on soft and vulnerable targets.

The joint military exercise code named «African Winds» and spearheaded by the Nigerian Navy, is designed to improve the capacity of Nigeria's armed forces in its war against oil theft and other criminal activities in the creeks and high seas.

«These armed robbers ended the lives of four promising men of the Nigerian Police Force who attempted to stand up to them.