Tag Archives: Defence

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump suggested that Taiwan reimburse the U.S. for defence, citing a lack of tangible gains from Taiwan in a new interview. In an interview with Bloomberg Businessweek on Tuesday, Trump was asked if he would defend Taiwan against China if he wins the US election in …

A former Chief of Defence Staff, Adm. Ibrahim Ogohi, has died after a brief illness at the age of 75.    A statement by the Acting Director, Defence Information, Brig.-Gen. Tukur Gusau, on Sunday, revealed that the former defence chief died in the early hours of Sunday, June 30, at …

Tevita Pangai Junior has opened up on his controversial comments as he pursued a boxing career, declaring “don’t believe all that stuff they’re saying in the media”. The former State of Origin forward will make his long awaited return to the NRL with the Dolphins on Friday against the Storm, …

The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has accused the Finnish government and the European Union of shielding the self-acclaimed Prime Minister of the Indigenous People of Biafra Simon Ekpa.   While speaking on Channels TV on Wednesday, June 12, Musa questioned the European Union’s commitment to democracy in …

The civilian staff of the Ministry of Defence, under the umbrella of the Joint Executive Council, has protested at the ministry’s headquarters in Abuja over the alleged brutalisation of their members by the military.    The Joint Executive Council is made up of all affiliate unions of civilian staff working …

Essendon has sought to clarify comments made by senior coach Brad Scott, surrounding disgraced former North Melbourne player Tarryn Thomas. The Bombers have moved to further deny any suggestions that Thomas would be welcome at their club, penning a letter to disgruntled members to clarify their position. On the eve …

Ministers say the transfer of weapons components is enabling Russia to ‘reconstitute and revitalise’ its defence production for its war in Ukraine. Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven (G7) countries have expressed “strong concern” about the transfer of materials and weapons components from Chinese businesses to Russia for its …

Kenya’s defence chief and nine other top officers died on Thursday, April 18, in a military helicopter crash in a remote area of the country, President William Ruto said.    “Today at 2:20 pm, our nation suffered a tragic air accident… I am deeply saddened to announce the passing of …

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen. Christopher Musa has said that Okuama community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State is still not accessible because the army is conducting a cordon-and-search.    Appearing on Arise TV on Wednesday, April 3, Musa said the operation is still ongoing and …

Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa has asked the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to track down those funding terrorism in the country.    Musa, who made the plea at Defence Headquarters, Abuja, while playing host to the EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, said tracking of terrorism funding is …