Nigeria Army to sanction officer for dehumanizing NYSC member in Calabar
PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – The Nigeria Army has expressed shocked over the dehumanizing of a serving Corp member in Calabar the State capital. Director Army […]
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Insurgency: We will continue to push until there is total peace – Theatre Commander
The Theatre Commander, Joint Task Force (North East) Operation Hadin Kai, Maj.-Gen. Christopher Musa, says the military will continue to push harder in the fight […]
#EndSARS Panel: Bullets fired at Lekki Toll Gate were from Nigerian Army – Forensic expert
A forensics company, Sentinel Forensic Limited, has confirmed that bullets expelled from firearms during the #EndSARS protest in Lagos on October 20, 2020, were from […]
Troops kill 6 terrorists, recover weapons in Borno
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Nigerian Army has said the troops of the Joint Task Force, North East Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), have eliminated […]
Bandits attack: COAS Faruk Yahaya vows to beef up security at NDA
By HARUNA AHMED, Kaduna – The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, has assured the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) of army’s support to […]
Troops foil terrorists’ attack on Yobe community, capture equipment
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Nigerian Army has said its troops of Operation Hadin Kai on Wednesday foiled an attempted attack on Babangida town […]
Nigerian Army not enlisting former terrorists – Army HQ
The Nigerian Army has said that it had not and would not enlist former or repentant Boko Haram/Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists into […]
Troops rescue 15 kidnapped passengers in Kaduna
By HARUNA AHMED, Kaduna – Troops of Operation Safe Haven has reportedly rescued 15 commuters in Jagindi, Jema’a Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Mr […]
COAS approves overhaul of obsolete logistics in North-East Theatre operations
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya has approved the total overhauling of obsolete logistics in North East […]
Army veterans have major roles in tackling insecurity – COAS
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, says Veterans of the Nigerian Army have major roles to play toward tackling current security challenges […]
Boko Haram surrender depletes ISWAP strength, generates fear – Army
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Nigerian Army has said there is confusion and apprehension within the camps of the Islamic State of West Africa […]
Boko Haram surrender: Zulum begins high-level consultations, meets Defence Chief
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – As part of his ongoing multi-stakeholders’ consultations on the massive surrender by Boko Haram insurgents in different parts of Borno […]
NA Inter-Formation Competition: We’re more equipped to tackle security challenges – COAS
ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Farouk Yahaya has said that the recently concluded Inter-Formation Platoon Officers’ Crossing Competition, 2021, would […]
Col. Sakaba died in service, not assassinated – Army
The Nigerian Army has said that Col. Ibrahim Saka died in the war against terrorism, describing his death as painful. The Director, Army Public Relations, […]
Maj.-Gen Kabiru Mukthar takes over as GOC of 1 Div in Kaduna
Maj-Gen Kabiru Mukthar, on Tuesday took over the mantle of leadership as the 38th General Officer Commanding (GOC) of 1 Div. of the Nigerian Army […]
Military troops storm Sububu Forest in Zamfara, eliminate 45 bandits
Coordinated strikes by air platforms and assault by ground forces under Operation Hadarin Dajiof the Defence Headquarters has led to the eliminations of bandits gathered […]
More Boko Haram terrorists surrender in Borno, beg for forgiveness
More Boko Haram and Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in Borno State have surrendered their arms and embraced amnesty. According to a […]
COAS launches special flight welfare for troops of Operation Hadin Kai
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Chief of Army Staff, (COAS), Lt. General Umar Farouq Yahaya on Monday launched a Special Flight Welfare for troops […]
Nigerian military receives 605 repentant Boko Haram-ISWAP members
In an intelligence-driven operation, the Nigerian military has so far received 605 ISWAP Boko Haram members who laid down their arms and surrendered to the […]
COAS visits Falgore Forest, tasks officers on firmness in recruitment process
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, has called on officers and personnel conducting the ongoing selection exercise for the 81 Regular Recruits […]