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Defence Minister Reviews Ongoing Operations, Provides Strategic Direction
The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd), met with the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, and Service Chiefs on Wednesday in Abuja to review ongoing operations, as well as provide strategic guidance to the Armed Services.
The meeting signalled the introduction of the Monthly Operational Briefing, which was held at the Conference Room of the Ministry of Defence (MoD).
A statement signed by the special adviser on Media, Col. Timothy Antigha (Rtd), quoted the former CDS as charging the Military High Command to come up with implementable strategies geared towards securing total victory against terrorism and other threats to national security.
The statement reads: “In his opening remarks, the Honourable Minister highlighted the various threats to national security and urged the Chief of Defence and the Service Chiefs to intensify efforts and devise new and implementable strategies to ensure timely eradication of terrorism, insurgency and banditry in Nigeria.
“Speaking further, General Musa commended the professionalism, resilience, and gallantry of Nigerian troops and reaffirmed the commitment of his ministry to supporting troops’ welfare and improving the operational efficiency of the Armed Forces.
“The Honourable Minister used the opportunity to address lingering concerns about the presence of the US AFRICOM in Nigeria and reassured that the Americans are in Nigeria on a purely training, assistance and advisory role and assured that the Armed Forces of Nigeria will be in command of all operations conducted within the nation’s territory.
“The event provided the Honourable Minister the opportunity to review ongoing operations and provide strategic guidance to the Armed Services”.
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Watch moment FCT minister Wike being conferred with title of Abuja Hasken, Light of Abuja by FCT Traditional Council led by Ona of Abaji (Video)
Watch moment FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, being conferred with the title of Hasken Abuja (The Light of Abuja) today, by the FCT Traditional Council led by The Ona of Abaji, Dr Adamu Baba Yunusa.
It’s indeed a well deserved title as truly Wike brought light to the Territory.
Watch:
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has increased the premium motor spirit price after Dangote Refinery raised its gantry price.
A market survey by DAILY POST on Thursday showed NNPCL outlets in Abuja and its environs have adjusted their petrol pump price to N1,364 per liter from N1,295. This means that the state-owned oil firm hiked petrol by N69 per liter.
The latest fuel prices have been implemented at Gwarimpa, Kubwa Expressway, Wuse Zone 6, and Zone 4 NNPCL filling stations in Abuja.
“We adjusted our pump price to N1364 per liter from N1295 this morning, an attendant said.
Filling stations in Abuja, such as MRS, BOVAS, and others, have raised their petrol price to between N1365 and N1370 per liter.
Recall that Dangote Refinery had on Wednesday increased its fuel gantry price by N75 to N1,275 per liter from N1,200 due to a hike in crude oil price to above $115 per liter.
Troops of the Nigerian Army have successfully foiled a late-night attack by suspected ISWAP/JAS terrorists in Biu Local Government Area of Borno State.
The development was contained in a post shared on Thursday on X by security analyst , Zagazola Makama.
According to the post, the incident happened at about 11:40 p.m. on April 27 when troops of the 162 Amphibious Battalion detected movement of suspected insurgents approaching their position at Mandaraguirau.
Accordibg to Makama who quoted security sources, the attackers were travelling on about 30 motorcycles and were advancing through the Diwa Kamda and Diwa Mbula axis before they were spotted through surveillance systems.
The troops were said to have immediately engaged the group with firepower, forcing them to retreat without reaching their target or making contact.
The attackers reportedly fled after coming under heavy resistance from the soldiers.
The sources added that the quick response by the troops prevented what could have been a coordinated attack on the area.
Watch moment FCT minister Wike being conferred with title of Abuja Hasken, Light of Abuja by FCT Traditional Council led by Ona of Abaji (Video)
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