Buratai

Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai (rtd) has said that the 2023 general election will go on as scheduled in spite of security challenges in some parts of the country. Buratai noted that attacks and killings in Nigeria…

Military Chiefs the world over are known to be men of unimpeachable character and iron-clad discipline. Evocative examples of men of these caliber are; Eisenhower, Bernard Montgomery, General Patereaus and Colin Powell amongst others.…

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has reacted to reports that its operatives recovered billions in cash and property in the Abuja home of Nigerian Ambassador to Benin Republic, Lt.-Gen. Tukur…

The Nigerian Ambassador to Benin Republic, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai (rtd), says bandits and other criminal elements are able to move around and operate easily because of the failure of state and local governments to establish their presence…

The Nigerian Ambassador to the Republic of Benin, retired Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has advised Nigerian youths not let themselves be used as willing tools by do-or-die politicians who want to stir up trouble in their communities. Buratai…

The Nigerian Ambassador to Benin Republic, Amb. Tukur Buratai, has called on all Nigerians to join hands and work together towards making Nigeria a great nation. Buratai made the call at the 2021 Our Nigeria News Awards, organised by Our…

Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai has identified ignorance, weak justice system and poor leadership among others as factors responsible for insecurity and other social challenges in the country. Buratai, who is Nigeria’s…

Nigeria’s Ambassador to Benin Republic, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai (Rtd), has said the North-East lacks development and this is fuelling insurgency in the zone. Buratai, former Chief of Army Staff, stated this on Friday in Yola at the 24th,…

Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai (rtd), has called for more recognition for traditional rulers in the country. Buratai said such recognition was necessary given the positive roles they are playing in society. He made…

The immediate past Chief of Army Staff and Ambassador-Designate, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai (rtd), on Friday, unveiled his book titled, “The Legend of Buratai” volume 2 in Abuja. The book, co-authored by a seasoned journalist and essayist,…

Immediate-past Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai (rtd) says Nigerians do not fully appreciate the sacrifice troops make to combat insurgency in the country. He said Nigerians would not have been so critical of the Army under…

The Senate has confirmed the immediate-past service chiefs as non-career ambassadors three weeks after their nomination by President Muhammadu Buhari. Their nomination was confirmed on Tuesday. Those confirmed as non-career…

Immediate-past Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai (rtd) says he will not respond to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)'s criticism of his nomination as a non-career ambassador-designate. He stated this weekend after a special…

Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike says the next president of Nigeria will spend his tenure fixing the ethnic, religious and socio-economic problems created by the All Progressives Congress (APC). The governor alleged that since the…

Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike says President Muhammadu did not sign the amendment to the Electoral Act passed by the National Assembly because he was afraid of losing the 2019 election. Wike stated this Monday while fielding…

The Convener of Concerned Nigerians, Deji Adeyanju has called on the International Criminal Court (ICC) to arrest and prosecute immediate-past Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai for "crimes against humanity and the Nigerian…

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has told the Emir of Biu, Alhaji Mustapha Umar Mustapha, that the Nigerian Army will sustain the tempo of the ongoing fight against insurgency in the North-East. Buratai gave the…

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai has cancelled invitations to the wedding of his son, Hamisu Tukur Buratai scheduled for Friday, December 11. He also cancelled the remaining activities at the ongoing Chief of Army Staff…

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has said that terrorism could persist for 20 more years before it is eventually overcome. He stated this in a post on his verified personal Facebook page a few days after Boko Haram…

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai says the Nigerian Army is a "professional army" that would never operate outside its rule of engagement. Buratai stated this amidst accusations that the army shot unarmed #EndSARS…

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai has directed senior army personnel to declare their assets. Buratai gave the directive while declaring open a two-day workshop themed: ‘Compliance with Assets Declaration and Code of…

A human rights lawyer, Olukoya Ogungbeje has sued President Muhammadu Buhari, the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai and 10 others over last Tuesday's shooting at the Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos. Recall that armed men in military…

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai says the force would not allow agents of destabilisation set Nigeria on fire. He stated this in a press conference after meeting with principal staff officers, general officers commanding…

Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai has summoned a meeting with the top hierarchy of the force. The meeting which is holding at the Army Headquarters in Abuja is believed to be in connection with insecurity in the country.…

Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum has advised the Army not to bother with providing security during Saturday's gubernatorial election in Ondo State and focus on ending Boko Haram insurgency in the North-East. He stated this on Tuesday…

The remains of Colonel Dahiru Bako, the late war commander, have been buried amid tears at the Military Cemetery on Tuesday in Maiduguri, Borno State. The slain senior army officer was buried at a ceremony attended by Governor Babagana…

Nigerians have a lot to be thankful for as security has become better than it was five years ago, the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai has said. He stated this Sunday at a sit-out with soldiers Wounded In Action (WIA) being…

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai has dispelled claims that majority of bandits, kidnappers and other criminals fomenting trouble in the north are foreigners. In an interaction with State House correspondents after a Monday…

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, says President Muhammadu Buhari and Nigerians still have faith in the present service chiefs five years after their appointment. He said this was so because the Service Chiefs have not…