By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Nigerian Army troops have successfully dislodged and destroyed a terrorist camp belonging to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and the Eastern Security Network (ESN). The army, in a post on its official X-handle on Saturday, said the operation was conducted early in...
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The Nigerian Army has arrested 21 suspects, recovered 10 boats, five vehicles and motorcycles, as it continued its raid on illegal oil refineries in Ukwa West Local Government Area of Abia. Thursday’s operation at Obuaku and Imo River Waterside in Ipu town, is coming within one month of...
The Nigerian Defence Academy(NDA), on Tuesday honoured and unveiled the monument of the first female Maj.-Gen. in the Nigerian Army, late Maj.-Gen. Aderonke Kale. The commandant of NDA, Maj.-Gen. John Ochai, in his welcome address said the academy would continue to accord priority to gender equality. The News...
Terrorists, bandits, and killer herdsmen have since declared war on Nigeria. Coming to terms with this situation is necessary for a better response and more workable strategies. The form of war the country is currently experiencing is asymmetric warfare, which involves deep psychological issues. To begin with, conventional...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Nigerian Army troops deployed for special clearance operation in Sambisa Forest, have eliminated 11 Islamic States of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists. The Nigerian Army authority disclosed this in a statement issued on its official X Handle on Saturday. It said the feat was...
By NANA AISHA, Bauchi – The Nigerian Army on 2 July 2024 donated educational materials support to Government Day Secondary School Rimi Wintin Dada in Bauchi State. The Army gave the support during a public speaking engagement to the school as part of activities marking Nigerian Army Day...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The General Officer Commanding (GOC), Nigerian Army, 7 Division, Brig. Gen. Abubakar G.L Haruna, distributed palliatives to widows of fallen heroes who lost their lives in the counter-insurgency fight against Boko Haram terrorists. The gesture was part of the Nigerian Army Day Celebration...
The 13 Brigade, Calabar, on Friday emerged winner in the 82 Division Inter-Brigade Warrant Officers and Senior Non-commissioned Officers Competition 2024. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the competition was held at 14 Brigade, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Barracks, Ohafia, among five formations under 82 Division of...
The Supreme Court on Friday discharged and acquitted a Nigerian Army Sergeant, Akawu Bala from death sentence imposed on him by the General Court Martial of the Nigerian Army. Justice Helen Ogunwumiju while delivering judgment in an appeal filled at the Supreme Court on March 16, 2017 by...
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – The Commander, 13 Amphibious Brigade, Nigerian Army, Calabar, Cross River State, Brigadier General Muftau Owodiran Ibrahim has called for a greater patriotism and cooperation among the Nigerian populace to improve the country’s image, and to overcome security challenges face by the nation. Brig....
By AUSTINE TSENZUGHUL, Bauchi – Bauchi State Governor, Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed on Wednesday expressed confidence that Nigerian Army is well- equipped and determined to defend Nigeria and Nigerians against all forms of insecurity with the modernization of its operations for excellence. Speaking at the commissioning of the new...
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja has advised Nigerians bearing arms against the country to drop their arms, seek dialogue and other reasonable means to address grievances. He made the call in Bauchi on Wednesday during the inauguration of the newly constructed Nigerian Army Armoured...
The Nigeria Army on Wednesday, announced the deployment of 177 personnel for a peace keeping mission in Guinea-Bissau. The Chief of Operations, Nigerian Army, Maj.-Gen. Boniface Sinjen, made the announcement at the graduation ceremony of troops of Nigerian Company 3 ECOWAS Stabilization Support Mission in Guinea-Bissau, at Martin...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Nigerian Army says audio-visual recording being circulated purportedly suggesting that the army is recruiting Islamic fundamentalists and jihadists is misleading. This is contained in a statement by the Director, Army Public Relations, Maj.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, on Tuesday in Abuja. Nwachukwu said the footage...
The General Officer Commanding (GOC), 81 Division, Maj.-Gen. Muhammad Usman, on Monday, declared open the 81 Division Inter-Brigade Warrant Officers and Senior Non-Commissioned Officers Competition 2024. Speaking during the opening ceremony at the Alamala Barracks, Abeokuta, Usman noted that the competition was aimed at promoting unity among...
Troops of 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army and Sector 3 Operation Whirle Stroke (OPWS), have apprehended Mr Young Danladi, who is alleged to have been posing as its recruitment officer in Taraba. This is contained in a statement by Lt. Olubondunde Oni, the Acting Assistant Director of Information of...
Oil theft: Nigerian Army destroys 14 boats in Abia, arrests suspects The Nigerian Army on Friday, destroyed about 14 illegal oil bunkering vessels arrested with stolen crude oil in the oil-bearing Asa Community of Abia. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Army operatives set the vessels...
A special task force, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), has arrested six suspected bandits and recovered weapons and 47 rustled cows in Manguna, Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau. Commander of OPSH, Maj.-Gen. Abdusalam Abubakar, disclosed this at the Eid-el-Kabir luncheon, organised for troops of the operation on Monday...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – In a grand display of military might and engineering prowess, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, commissioned two road projects and the HQ 47 BB Office Complex at Maimalari Cantonment in Maiduguri. The COAS also inspected recovered and captured...
The 5,937 soldiers that recently passed out from the Depot will be deployed to fight banditry, cattle rustling and related crimes, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, Chief of Army of Staff (COAS), has said. Lagbaja disclosed this during the passing out parade for the 86 regular recruit intake of...