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President Buhari also directs the military to replicate the success in the North-east in other parts of Nigeria.

The military chiefs had joined frontline troops in celebrating the end of Ramadan.

Stephen Dantong, a major, was abducted three weeks ago when bandits attacked the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Kaduna.

There would be no traditional Sallah homage to the president by religious, community and political leaders after the prayer.

Mr Buhari's spokesperson, Garba Shehu, said the president directed "that all celebrations be limited due to the global coronavirus crisis."

Mr Lawan's statement comes on the heels of kidnapping and banditry in some parts of northern Nigeria.

The meeting which started at 9 a.m. is taking place in the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

The Senate, on February 9, received a letter from President Muhammadu Buhari requesting the confirmation of the newly-appointed service chiefs.

President Muhammadu Buhari had on February 10 forwarded the names of the new service chiefs to the House for confirmation.

The drummers of hate had taken over the beat, drumming in frenzy, and the main tune that they offered was ...

The new service chiefs were appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari in January.

The new service chiefs must hit the ground running.

Mr Buhari named a new set of service chiefs on Tuesday.

The president praised the officials for their "overwhelming achievements in our efforts at bringing enduring peace to our dear country."

This is the third time the Senate will ask the president to sack the Service Chiefs who, they said, are ...

"You are doing your best as far as I am concerned but there is still a lot more to be ...

Tuesday's call for the exit of service chiefs is not the first from the ninth assembly.

In a scathing but unprecedented rebuke, NSA Monguno accuses Mr Kyari of interfering in national security matters.

The House urged President Muhammadu Buhari to sack the military commanders if they fail to resign.

The lawmakers urged the president to declare a national security emergency.

"We thank the Senate President for not doing anything funny," Mr Osinbajo said.

The group maintained that the current security challenges in the country were symptoms of socio-economic and political problems.

Scores of Nigerian soldiers were killed last week Sunday in Metele, Borno State.

Nigerian Army speaks on Metele attack where Bobo Haram killed scores of soldiers.

Mr Buhari on Sunday presented his campaign document at an event tagged “Next Level 2019."