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Sirens sound as Israel honours six million Jews killed by Nazis
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (380+ words) Israel came to a standstill on Tuesday as sirens sounded across the country in tribute to the six million Jews murdered by the Nazis during World War II. At 10: 00 am local time (0700 GMT), Israel observed a two-minute silence, with traffic coming…...
Military veterans push "certificate of return" for smoother reintegration
2+ week, 4+ day ago (428+ words) Military veterans under the umbrella of the Retired Members of the Nigeria Armed Forces have called on state governors across Nigeria to introduce a formal reintegration framework for ex-service personnel through a proposed "Certificate of Return from Meritorious Military Service....
Armed Forces Remembrance Day: Reps minority caucus pays homage to fallen heroes
3+ mon, 2+ day ago (527+ words) File: House of Representatives The minority caucus in the House of Representatives on Friday paid tribute to military personnel who lost their lives at different times while defending Nigeria's sovereignty and territorial integrity. The caucus honoured the fallen heroes in…...
Sanwo-Olu pays tribute to fallen soldiers
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (313+ words) Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Credit: X | Babajide Sanwo-Olu The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday paid tribute to deceased members of the Nigerian Armed Forces, describing their service as a sacred calling rooted in courage, discipline and sacrifice....
China to showcase latest military hardware at September parade
7+ mon, 4+ week ago (324+ words) China will unveil a slate of new domestically produced military hardware that will showcase its "powerful capability to prevail in modern war" at a parade next month, officials said Wednesday. The event, marking 80 years since the end of World War…...
Japan rings cathedral bells to mark 80 years of Nagasaki bombing
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (815+ words) A temple destroyed by the bombing of Nagasaki. Credit: Nuclearsecrecy Japan on Saturday marks 80 years since Nagasaki's bombing, and one of the highlights of this year's anniversary is the ringing of the twin cathedral bells for the first time since…...
Army flags fly half-mast to honour 17 slain soldiers
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (414+ words) The Nigerian Army on Thursday declared a three-day mourning period, from June 25 to June 27, 2025, in honour of 17 soldiers killed in Niger State. Apart from those killed, 10 others were injured while repelling attacks on communities and military operating bases in parts…...
I was nicknamed "Rambo" for my bravery in battle " Armoured vehicle inventor, Maj. Gen. Victor Ezugwu (retd.)
8+ mon, 4+ week ago (1804+ words) A former Director General of the Defence Industries Corporation, Maj. Gen. Victor Ezugwu A former Director General of the Defence Industries Corporation, and first Nigerian to produce a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle" EZUGWU MRAP, which was named after him,…...