Niger coup and geopolitics in ECOWAS region By PAUL EJIME
A major decision of the 30 July emergency Summit of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is the seven-day ultimatum, which the regional […]
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President Bazoum’s govt has been ousted – Niger soldiers
A group of soldiers who appeared on the West African nation’s national television late on Wednesday, hours after the President of Niger Mohamed Bazoum was […]
NADCEL 2023 : Soldiers sweep roads, fix potholes in Ogun
In continuation of the Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL), officers and soldiers of 35 Artillery Brigade on Tuesday embarked on massive environmental sanitation along Lafenwa-Rounder […]
Enugu residents accuse soldiers of allegedly killing 2 community members
The people of Eke Community in Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State have alleged the killing of a volunteer member of its neighborhood vigilante […]
GOC honours 58 soldiers over hard work, professional conduct
Maj.-Gen. Abdusalami Ibrahim, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division Nigerian Army, Jos, has honoured 58 soldiers for their hard work, professional conduct and commitment […]
Four soldiers killed, 13 injured in fatal crash along Darazo-Kari road in Bauchi
By ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi – The Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corp (FRSC) in Bauchi State, Yusuf Abdullahi, has confirmed that four soldiers were reportedly […]
213 bodies recovered as troops lose 10 soldiers after pounding Zamfara bandits
No fewer than 213 bodies, comprising that of terrorists and their collaborators have been recovered days after intense exchanges of gunfire between Nigerian troops and […]
UN calls for more protection for aid workers in North East
The UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Nigeria, Mr Matthias Schmale, has called for adequate protection for aid workers in the North East. Schmale made the call […]
Nigeria Army decorates 51 newly promoted soldiers in Badagry
The 243 Recce Battalion Barracks Ibereko, Badagry, Lagos State on Tuesday decorated 51 newly promoted soldiers from the rank of private to Warrant Officers. The […]
Soldiers shot 2 brothers to death over smuggling in Ogun
Pandemonium broke out in Owode, Yewa South Local Government Area of Ogun State when some men suspected to be soldiers of the Nigerian Army shot […]
Gunmen kill 4 soldiers, 1 civilian in Anambra State
Gunmen have killed no fewer than four soldiers and one civilian at Umunze in Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State. A source told […]
Mad man brings out bundles of naira from his pocket when confronted by soldiers (video)
A man who appeared to be mentally challenged laid out bundles of Naira from his pocket on the floor when confronted by some soldiers. In […]
How police arrested ex-soldier supplying weapons to bandits in Zamfara
Zamfara State Police Command has arrested a former soldier and notorious bandit who also supplies arms to terrorists in the northwestern state. The suspect, Sa’idu […]
Putin signs decree to increase Russian Army headcount
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday signed a decree to increase the headcount of the country’s army, as Moscow’s military intervention in Ukraine enters its […]
President Buhari orders military authorities to flush out criminals from within
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed military authorities to flush out all those elements in the army with criminal tendencies. The president gave the directive in […]
1000 Cameroonian Army recruits dismissed over fake certificates
Nearly 1,000 Cameroonian Army recruits undergoing training at a military academy have been dismissed over corruption allegations. The country’s Minister of Defence, Joseph Beti Assomo, […]
Blood shed as terrorists kill 42 soldiers in Mali
Forty-two Malian soldiers died in a sophisticated weekend attack by suspected terrorists using drones and artillery, authorities said Wednesday, the latest violent incident to rock […]
Nigeria Army investigates alleged killing of policeman by soldier
By OLA MUDOPE, Lagos – The Nigeria Army, 8 Division on Friday commenced an investigation into the death of a police officer in an unfortunate […]
Guards troops: Military confirms 3 casualties, denies capture of soldiers
The Nigerian Army has confirmed the death of three soldiers during the attack on troops of 7 Guards Battalion on Sunday by suspected terrorists in […]
Sri Lanka President flees as citizens, soldiers invade his residence over economic hardship
The President Sri Lanka, Gotabaya Rajapaksa has fled his official residence. On Saturday, thousands of protesters stormed the home as they continued their demand for his resignation. […]