Samuelanyawu, How is the offensive energy in your area?

I hope this gets sorted out quickly:

Nigerian forces kill children in airstrike over border in Niger, official says

NIAMEY, Feb 20 (Reuters) - The Nigerian military has killed and wounded children in an airstrike in neighbouring Niger, a local governor in Niger, state television and an aid agency said on Sunday, although Nigeria's armed forces said they were still investigating.

He did not say how he knew that Nigerian forces carried out the attack. Niger's state television also said it was carried out by Nigerian forces, without providing evidence.

"As a matter of policy, the Nigerian Air Force does not make any incursions into areas outside Nigeria's territorial boundaries. That's our policy," Major General Jimmy Akpor, Nigeria's Director of Defence Information, said. He said an investigation was underway.

https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/nigerian-forces-kill-children-airstrike-over-border-niger-official-says-2022-02-20/

NSCDC LOOSES FOUR PERSONNEL TO EXPLOSIVE DEVICE.

A bomb explosion has rocked an operational vehicle of the Niger State Command of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps killing four personnel instantly while the driver of the vehicle sustained very serious injuries during the blast and had been rushed to the hospital where he is currently battling for his life.

The explosion occured along Galadiman kogo axis in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State at the early hours of Monday morning involving some officers and men of NSCDC Niger Command attached to Shiroro HYDRO Power Station, Shiroro, Niger State on a routine patrol in the early hours of Monday morning when their patrol vehicle stepped on a buried land mine which exploded immediately killing all occupants except the driver who is currently in a very critical condition.

The dead personnel were identified as:
1. ASC I Mohammed Ibrahim
2. ASC II Cheche Ahmed
3. IC Yunusa Mahmam
4. CAI BALA Abdullahi
While the driver identified as Inspector Bala Adamu is currently in the hospital receiving treatment.

The Commandant General, NSCDC, Ahmed Abubakar Audi, PhD, mni has commiserated with families of the deceased officers and men who paid the supreme price in service to the Nation and reassured residents of Niger of the Corp’s resolve and commitment to the security of lives and property of Nigerians without deterrence.

Signed:
DCC Odumosu Olusola
Director Public Relations
NSCDC NHQ, Abuja.

R.I.P. TO THIS GALLANT OFFICER

BREAKING NEWS

Ongoing offensive clearance operations records another feat as BokoHaram terrorists, and their families numbering 41 comprising 11 males, 22 females and 8 children surrendered to troops of 144 Battalion in Dissa Village axis of Borno State on Monday 21 February 2022.

Additionally, In a bid to enhance Civil Military relations as well as deny BHT/ISWAP opportunities to plant IEDs, troops of 28 Task Force Bde in conjuction with CJTF conducted some minor road maintenance including patching of potholes along Damboa-Wajiroko road in Borno State.

More.....

At kantagora 2021 Army hq team (B)

MNJTF FORCE COMMANDER REITERATES GLOBAL ALLIANCE AS PANACEA TO ENDING TERRORISM

1. The Headquarters Multinational Joint Taskforce (MNJTF) organized a befitting send forth in honour of Lieutenant Colonel Segolene Hobson (British Army) on the occasion of her successful completion of tour of duty which took place on 16 February 2022. Lt Col Hobson was the Commander Liaison and Support Team MNJTF as part of Operation TURUS and a United Kingdom (UK) Staff Officer for Development and Stabilization with Centre for Coordination and Liaison (CCL) in N’Djamena Chad. The Force Commander (FC) MNJTF, Major General Abdul Khalifah Ibrahim commended her outstanding performance and applauded her commitment in promoting cooperation and mutual support between the MNJTF, CCL and operation TURUS.

2. General Ibrahim praised her efforts in coordination of the medical outreaches for communities and conduct of series of training packages for MNJTF personnel, as part of the UK government support. He added that, the training packages and donation of twelve combat cameras will surely improve the troop operational efficiency and proficiency.

3. General Ibrahim urged to have a focused and proactive partnership between MNJTF and UK forces, pointing out that working together with partners will speedily end terrorism in the region. He said, such global alliance and collaboration will definitely open opportunities to explore common goals and aspiration in the fight against terror. Highlights of the event included decoration of the honorary MNJTF medal and presentation of the souvenirs to the departing senior officer. The event was hitch free.

4. In a similar event, an Executive Session in honour of Colonel IM Kabir (Nigerian Army) the outgoing Chief Military Intelligence Officer(J2) was held on 18 February 2022 at the HQ MNJTF N’Djamena Chad. Colonel Kabir has completed his tour of duty and will soon proceed on retirement after thirty-two years of meritorious service in the Nigerian Army. General Ibrahim lauded his deep analysis of information and near perfect projections, which impacted positively in the recent conduct of field operations. He said, it is a pride to serve in the military profession meritoriously and retire honourably in good health, hence he congratulated and wish him success in his future endeavours.

5. In another development, a total of twelve Military Staff Officers (MSOs) from Chad, Nigeria and Niger republics have completed their tour of duty. During the medal presentation ceremony, the MSOs were decorated with MNJTF medals, presented certificates and customized plaques on 18 February 2022. The colourful ceremony was in recognition and appreciation of their selfless contribution and support to the conduct of various operations across the sectors for the restoration of peace and security in the region.

6. General Ibrahim expressed satisfaction with their performance, which has enabled the Force to execute various offensive and humanitarian operations in the course of achieving the mandates of the MNJTF. Stating that, the situation in Lake Chad is getting better, now Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) are returning to their localities and engaging in different socio-economic activities. “Despite ongoing terrorists surrender to the troops, the Force will continue to launch offensive attacks until the remnant of the criminals are totally smoked out of their enclaves” he added.

7. The FC appreciated the unrelenting support of the Troops Contributing Countries to MNJTF in accomplishing its mandates, thus restoring the much-needed peace and security in the region. He paid tribute to the fallen heroes, who paid the supreme sacrifice. He prayed for the eternal repose of their souls and wish speedy recovery to the injured ones. All the events were hitch free

Signed
Colonel Muhammad Dole
Chief of Military Public Information
HQ MNJTF N'Djamena Chad
19 February 2022

Russian supreme leader Putin.

Has just invaded a sovereign country with zero provocation and justification. It's about Putin's grandiose ideas of a new Russian Empire.

I use the term Supreme leader because there is absolutely no check and balance on his power. They don't even rely on public opinion.

Everything is totalitarian any dissent is met with violent murderous retribution with spurious laws to bremove all free press in Russia.

What are the implications for Africa and Nigeria.

We are seeing the establishment of a new world order based on Putin idealogy. As a consequence , Democracies are looked upon with disdain and the rule of law of no consequence.

Russias Putin is very at ease in creating alliance's with murderous bloody undemocratic political despotic ruler's. Because that's what he is.

It means that unpopular and undemocratic political leaders can be propped up by Russia to the detriment of the nation. Examples abound ; Libyay General Haftar, Mali ruling Junta, and I think Burkina Faso and CAR will soon join.

There has been a pilot roll out in Mali. Which means that the scenario playing out in Burkina Faso will become a common occurrence.

The French have left Mali essentially creating a staging base for Islamic jihadists to attack the entire West African sub region. Because the Mali Army is incapable and Incompetent in securing there territory from Islamic jihadists.

If Putin successfully implements regime change and I'd able to prop up and impose a Russian stooge government in Ukraine the whole world will be at risk.

China may feel emboldened to invade Taiwan.

These are very dark days ahead.

May God save us all.

What would a Westerner say before

Where there WMDs before Bush and his cronies packed in with their instruments?

Although there is no sides for me as a Nigerian but God forbid we entertain such finger pointing

Odunayow:
What would a Westerner say before

Where there WMDs before Bush and his cronies packed in with their instruments?

Although there is no sides for me as a Nigerian but God forbid we entertain such finger pointing

You are talking of a tyrannical ruler in Saddam Hussein who gased the Kurds in his bloody blatant genocide.

The same Saddam that invaded Kuwait without any justification beyond his own expansionism ideas.

Yes the WMD existed at one time but when the war started they seem to no longer exist.

There was a UN mandate albeit in my opinion somewhat spurious. Nonetheless, two wrongs don't make a right.

There is no comparison whatsoever with what's happening in Ukraine and what happened in Iraq.

Please get real and don't be so bigoted.

Xxxx

komekn:



You are talking of a tyrannical ruler in Saddam Hussein who gased the Kurds in his bloody blatant genocide.

The same Saddam that invaded Kuwait without any justification beyond his own expansionism ideas.

Yes the WMD existed at one time but when the war started they seem to no longer exist.

There was a UN mandate albeit in my opinion somewhat spurious. Nonetheless, two wrongs don't make a right.

There is no comparison whatsoever with what's happening in Ukraine and what happened in Iraq.

Please get real and don't be so bigoted.

What contradictory talk is this

How is there no comparison? Did the US not go in there because of threat of nation survival?

Odunayow:
What contradictory talk is this

How is there no comparison? Did the US not go in there because of threat of nation survival?

WTF is that!!

kabe1:




WTF is that!!

Western Evangelism

Odunayow:
Western Evangelism

The WMDs existed but when the invasion began they were all piggy backed out of Iraq?

What is all this?

kabe1:


The WMDs existed but when the invasion began it they were all piggy backed out of Iraq?

What is all this?

I was aghast too when I saw it

COAS OPERATIONALIZES 37 NDA DEMONSTRATION BATTALION
...Charges Army Cadets to be exemplary

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt Gen Faruk Yahaya today 25 February 2022 operationalized 37 Nigerian Defence Academy Demonstration Battalion in Afaka, Kaduna State.

During the ceremony, which took place at the premises of the premier military institution, Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), the COAS stated that timely review and adjustment of Order of Battle for the Nigerian Army (NA) has become imperative, due to the fluidity and dynamic nature of contemporary threats to national security. He noted that this necessitated the need to establish the new battalion.

The COAS further disclosed that the establishment of the battalion had earlier been approved by the NDA Council, adding that its activation is a practical demonstration of the NA’s commitment to enhancing national security by complementing the capacity development efforts of the NDA, which has the mandate of producing quality junior military officers for the Armed Forces of Nigeria.

Gen Yahaya stressed that in his effort to enable the battalion achieve its dual mandate of supporting the training of cadets and the provision of security to Kaduna State, he authorized the issuance of vehicles, arms, ammunition and other enablers to facilitate a smooth take off for the new battalion.

The COAS also commissioned the Headquarters of the Battalion and conducted a foundation laying ceremony to commence the construction of a standard barrack for officers and soldiers of the battalion.

While addressing the troops, the Army Chief charged them to be exemplary and live by the battalion's motto, which is, “Resilience and Adaptability”. He urged them to demonstrate the traits of the battalion’s mascot, the "Honey Badger", a creature, known to be fearless, resourceful, resilient and adaptable.

In an earlier event, which also took place today, the COAS addressed Passing Out Cadets of Short Service Course 47, where he charged the Cadets, who will be passing out tomorrow 26 February 2022 from the Nigerian Defence Academy, to imbibe the principles of their training and be loyal, dedicated and committed to military duties.

He also admonished the 293 Passing Out Cadets to shun societal vices such as “get rich quick and drug abuse syndromes” currently permeating the ranks of some misguided youths in the country. He added, that the NA has imbued them with requisite training and discipline to succeed in their military career and to actualize their life ambitions.

The COAS also expressed confidence in the standard of training given to the cadets and their ability to perform effectively in the field, especially, in defence of the nation and the citizenry.

Present at the events were the Commandant, Nigerian Defence Academy Maj Gen Ibrahim Yusuf, Principal Staff Officers from the Defence and Services Headquarters, Commander Infantry Corps and other senior officers from the NDA.

ONYEMA NWACHUKWU
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations
25 February 2022

kabe1:


The WMDs existed but when the invasion began it they were all piggy backed out of Iraq?

What is all this?

#Flintlock-2022 kicked-off in Côte d'Ivoire Sunday 20th.


The exercise strengthens partnerships & increases combat capability to mitigate extremist threats. #Security #Partners

U.S. Amb Bell & SOCAFRICA commander RADM Sands spoke at the Flintlock22 opening ceremony about the importance of regional security cooperation & commitment to professionalism, to defeat violent extremism while respecting human rights.

FACI-Forces Armées de Côte d’Ivoire

bidexiii:
#Flintlock-2022 kicked-off in Côte d'Ivoire Sunday 20th.


The exercise strengthens partnerships & increases combat capability to mitigate extremist threats. #Security #Partners

U.S. Amb Bell & SOCAFRICA commander RADM Sands spoke at the Flintlock22 opening ceremony about the importance of regional security cooperation & commitment to professionalism, to defeat violent extremism while respecting human rights.

FACI-Forces Armées de Côte d’Ivoire

More photos...

Concl..

#NA
#SOF
#ALFA RIFFLE

kikuyu1:


SERIOUSLY!?

That's what happens when someone relies solely on CNN, BBC and FOX for their foreign news...........
GARBAGE IN....... GARBAGE OUT

mekussa:


That's what happens when someone relies solely on CNN, BBC and FOX for their foreign news...........
GARBAGE IN....... GARBAGE OUT

bros,my fellow African Please ehhn which news station do you watch that u get unfiltered news

Odunayow:
What contradictory talk is this

How is there no comparison? Did the US not go in there because of threat of nation survival?

It was a United Nations collective not just the USA.

How many Kurds have you met, he actually carried out modern day genocide against the Kurds.

komekn:


It was a United Nations collective not just the USA.

How many Kurds have you met, he actually carried out modern day genocide against the Kurds.

Feigned simplism or you're bullshitting as usual?

Faithti:
bros,my fellow African Please ehhn which news station do you watch that u get unfiltered news

I hope u saw there term "SOLELY", And if u did,I hope u understand it meant.

komekn:


Yes the WMD existed at one time but when the war started they seem to no longer exist.

There was a UN mandate albeit in my opinion somewhat spurious. Nonetheless, two wrongs don't make a right.

There is no comparison whatsoever with what's happening in Ukraine and what happened in Iraq.

Please get real and don't be so bigoted.

WMD are not stuff which can simply disappear without trace

Nuclear stuff leaves tell tale signs of contamination howsoever minute , which can easily be verified for weapons grade stuff

Biological stuff need high bio security facilities , one which one cannot simply dismantle due to threat of outside contamination during same

Chemical stuff same , there will be tell tale signs huge signs infact

There was simply no WMD otherwise Western media would have paraded it non stop given it was the reason they gave for invading Iraq

As I for Kurds I support them , they suffered much , if required Saddam could have been forced to negotiate with them , without invading , if Kurds were the concern for West.

Ironically West ( governments ) left Kurds subsequently to their faith at the hands of ISISI
Need I tell the faith of the yzidis at the hands of ISIS ?

Who created ISIS in the first place , one doesn't need to pull the trigger to be the murderer, one who creates condition with the express purpose of creating a murderer is more guilty

ISIS was allowed to be created to draw jihadis from Europe ( and elsewhere ) into the open, it was a intelligence operation

As for Russia I don't give a fuk , but understand this for the sake of weaker nations, that weaker nations need options to play against coercion by either side ( east or west ) one power block against another to safeguard their own interests , otherwise without options they will be open to exploitation

China is enemy , I would not mind it being brought down a notch , but not at the expense of it being made irrelevant , because if china is made irrelevant vis a vis west, next target for West will ind. , after that your country and so on

Multi polar world must be maintained to ensure one side doesn't exploit the weaker countries

As for morality and justification West is an piss poor example

Syria , Iraq , Libya etc
They supported dictators around the world who did large scale genocides eg Cambodia etc

The West who considers itself champion of free speech and democracy has blocked all and any Russian media in almost all platforms while it does it's own propaganda

Where is free speech now , free speech is tied to having unfettered access to all sides . Who are they to decide for others

Canada crushed the truckers protest by any means possible yet AI , UN , UNHRC had nothing to say yet they and ironically Canada went gaga over protests in other countries

Western media and both their govt and non govt agencies are nothing but tools to further their agenda

Even though I don't support Russian invasion , Putin had valid reasons for his own justification , West kept expanding NATO towards Russian borders despite assurances not to do so , same West almost went to war bec of Cuba

What is good for the goose is good for the gander

Order a chilled bottle of whatever you drink.
I'll settle the bill after the invasion.