Category: ARMY

ARMY, National news, Rivers News, Security

NIGERIA IN FOR DIRE ECONOMIC PROBLEM IF ILLEGAL BUNKERING IS NOT STOPPED – Gov Wike

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike says the Nigeria’s economy will remain vulnerable and weak if illegal bunkering and artisanal refining of crude oil continue unabated. A report by Kelvin Ebiri, Special Assistant (Media) to the Rivers State Governor disclosed that Governor Wike made the observation at the commissioning and presentation of 14 ballistic gunboats, donated by the Rivers State Government to the Nigerian Navy, … Continue reading NIGERIA IN FOR DIRE ECONOMIC PROBLEM IF ILLEGAL BUNKERING IS NOT STOPPED – Gov Wike

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ARMY, Rivers News, Security

CONSIDER OIL THEFT AS TREASONABLE OFFENCE – Gov Wike

Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike says it is time the Nigerian State consider the damage caused by activities of crude oil thieves to the economic mainstay of the country and treat them as treasonable offenders. The governor also stated that the fight to stop oil theft has continued to fail because top ranking officers of the military are deeply involved in it. A … Continue reading CONSIDER OIL THEFT AS TREASONABLE OFFENCE – Gov Wike

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ARMY, Rivers News

GOV WIKE URGES FG TO MAKE NIGERIAN ARMY STRONGEST IN AFRICA

Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has challenged the Federal Government on the need to strengthen the combat capability of the nation’s Army. The governor said the goal of such investment should be to make the Nigerian Army the strongest and the best in Africa. A report by Kelvin Ebiri, Special Assistant (Media) to Rivers State Governor, reports that Governor Wike gave the challenge … Continue reading GOV WIKE URGES FG TO MAKE NIGERIAN ARMY STRONGEST IN AFRICA

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ARMY, Rivers News, Security

DON’T ALLOW ARMY OFFICERS GET INVOLVED IN POLITICS, GOV WIKE TELLS ARMY BOSS; SAYS NIGERIA MUST BE PROTECTED AGAINST ALL FORMS OF SECESSIONIST AGITATIONS

Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has urged the new Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Farouk Yahaya not to allow his officers abandon their professional duties and get involved in mainstream politics. A report by Kelvin Ebiri, Special Assistant (Media) to the Rivers State Governor, disclosed that Governor Wike gave the charge when he hosted the new Chief of Army Staff on a … Continue reading DON’T ALLOW ARMY OFFICERS GET INVOLVED IN POLITICS, GOV WIKE TELLS ARMY BOSS; SAYS NIGERIA MUST BE PROTECTED AGAINST ALL FORMS OF SECESSIONIST AGITATIONS

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PRES. BUHARI APPOINTS MAJ. GEN FAROUK YAHAYA, AS NEW CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF

PRESIDENT BUHARI APPOINTS NEW CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF The Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Mohammadu Buhari has appointed Major General Farouk Yahaya as the new Chief of Army Staff (COAS). Prior to his appointment Major General Yahaya was the General Officer Commanding 1 Division of the Nigerian Army and the incumbent Theatre Commander of the Counter … Continue reading PRES. BUHARI APPOINTS MAJ. GEN FAROUK YAHAYA, AS NEW CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF

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ARMED FORCES, ARMY, Military, Passage, PRESS RELEASE

ARMED FORCES OF NIGERIA LOSES CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF, TEN OTHERS IN AIR MISHAP

PRESS RELEASE ARMED FORCES OF NIGERIA LOSES CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF AND TEN OTHERS IN AIR MISHAP It is with a heavy heart that the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) regrets to announce that this evening at about 1800 Hours, the Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Ibrahim Attahiru in company of his entourage, who were on official trip from Abuja to Kaduna, were involved … Continue reading ARMED FORCES OF NIGERIA LOSES CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF, TEN OTHERS IN AIR MISHAP

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REDUCE ARMY INVOLVEMENT IN POLITICS, GOV WIKE CHARGES NEW ARMY CHIEF, SAYS RIVERS HAS NO ASSOCIATION WITH SEPARATISTS GROUPS

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has urged the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Ibrahim Attahiru, to make a difference and stop Army involvement in politics. He said such call has become imperative owing to the despicable role played by the immediate past Chief of Army Staff who was not only grossly partisan but encouraged other Army officers to become political collaborators. Special Assistant … Continue reading REDUCE ARMY INVOLVEMENT IN POLITICS, GOV WIKE CHARGES NEW ARMY CHIEF, SAYS RIVERS HAS NO ASSOCIATION WITH SEPARATISTS GROUPS

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