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The Nigerian Army and its United Kingdom counterpart have expressed readiness to strengthen ties on personnel training, equipment acquisition, and sharing ideas on counter-terrorism, peacekeeping, and intelligence, among others. Chronicle NG reports that Onyema Nwachukwu, Nigerian Army PRO, said this on Thursday in a statement. The Nigerian Army (NA) and the British Government have expressed readiness to strengthen ties on personnel training and equipment acquisition. The resolution was reached when the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, received in audience the United Kingdom (UK) Minister of State for Armed Forces and Veterans, Mr. James Steven Heappey, and…

The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Borno State, Most Revd Dr. John Bogna Bakeni, lauded the military for their untiring effort in restoring peace and normalcy to the Northeast region. Bakeni visited the Theatre Commander (TC) of Joint Task Force North East (NE) Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), Major General Gold Chibuisi, at the Theatre Command Headquarters in Maiduguri, Borno State, on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. He disclosed that the visit was aimed at familiarising him with the new command of OPHK and supporting the ongoing military operations with prayers. Moreso, the spiritual father assured the TC…

The Nigerian Army’s troops of the 6 Division in anti-oil theft operations have destroyed the massive illegal refinery in Delta State to curb economic sabotage in the country. Chronicle NG reports that Onyema Nwachukwu, Nigerian Army PRO, said this on Thursday in a statement. Troops of the 6 Division The Nigerian Army has continued to crack down on saboteurs of Nigeria’s oil sector in South Nigeria. Oil Theft: Nigeria lost N2.3tn revenue in 12 months – IOC On August 23, 2023, troops conducting anti-oil theft operations, responding to actionable intelligence, swooped on an illegal oil refinery site in the general…

The Nigerian Army (NA) has debunked a fabricated video clip in circulation on social media that portrayed the capture of an armoured vehicle by Turji Bello, an infamous terrorist leader in North-West Nigeria. Footage analysis showed that it was an occurrence in Burkina Faso that has been regurgitated on social media over the years. NA urges the public to be wary of misinformation and propaganda employed by terrorists, aimed at precipitating fear and disrupting the peace and security of our nation. Chronicle NG reports that Onyema Nwachukwu, Nigerian Army PRO, said this on Thursday in a statement. The attention of…

Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel wants greater consistency from his team and has urged his players to repeat their opening 4-0 league victory at Werder Bremen when they play Augsburg on Sunday after an erratic start to the season. The Bavarians began the domestic season with a 3-0 German Super Cup loss at home to RB Leipzig. This came after the Bavarians won their 11th straight league title after Borussia Dortmund faltered on the penultimate matchday. Tuchel wants more of the same after they backed it up with a convincing league victory against Werder on Friday. Tuchel stated this week…

Chelsea will hope to claim their first Premier League win of the season when they host promoted Luton Town at Stamford Bridge while Manchester United will hope to put their defeat at Tottenham Hotspur behind them when they take on Nottingham Forest. Here’s a preview of third week of matches. Friday, Aug. 25 Chelsea vs. Luton Town (1900) Chelsea are aiming to secure their first win of the season when they host promoted Luton at Stamford Bridge after drawing 1-1 against Liverpool and losing 3-1 to London rivals West Ham United. New Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino is dealing with injury…

Russian mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin who opposed President Vladimir Putin was believed dead after a private jet on which he was listed as a passenger crashed north of Moscow with no survivors. Prigozhin, 62, spearheaded a mutiny against Russia’s top army brass on June 23–24, which Putin said could have tipped Russia into civil war. Others who have opposed Putin or his interests have also died under unclear circumstances or come close to death. Here are some details about these mysterious incidents: Alexei Navalny Russia’s most prominent opposition leader, Alexei Navalny, was flown to Germany in August 2020 for medical…

At least 26 people were confirmed dead and many more are missing when a railway bridge under construction in north-eastern India collapsed, officials said. The tragedy happened near the town of Sairang in Mizoram. 40 workers were there when a portion of the bridge fell, local media said. The reason for the occurrence is unknown, but an inquiry has been launched by the railway administration. So far, three individuals have been rescued. One of the wounded workers had to be lowered from the top of one of the bridge’s 100-metre (328-foot) pillars. The event occurred on the Kurung River, around…

Russian mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin was named as a passenger on a private plane that crashed north of Moscow on Wednesday evening with no survivors, Russian officials said. There was no proof that Prigozhin was allegedly on board, and reports have yet to confirm his presence on the plane when it crashed north of Moscow. “An investigation into an Embraer plane crash that occurred tonight in the Tver region has been launched. The name and surname of Yevgeny Prigozhin appear on the passenger list,” Rosaviatsia, Russia’s aviation agency, was quoted as saying by the Russian TASS news agency. A private…

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 38 suspected internet fraudsters. They were arrested on August 21, 2023, in a sting operation at Ogbogoro and Aluu Roads, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The suspects are: Marvellous Obuah, John Don Precious, Batholomen Ifeanyi, Onyenaturuchi Akuma Chima, Maxwell Goodluck, Joseph Emmanuel, Godwin Emmanuel, Kelechi Ukaegbu, Kelly Taribo Bruce, David Onyedikachi Eluwa, Chukwu Anokwute, Christian Othuke, John Iheme, Obenushe Blessed, Eruchi Oshu Godswill, Emmanuel Goodluck, Nnaemaeka Chinedu, and Prosper Emmanuel. Lawyer sues DSS over illegal detention of suspended EFCC chairman, Bawa Others include Daniel Ogumba, Ikem Onyeka, Delight Godwin, Obed Martins, Chidebere Cyril,…