Groups of terrorists in the North West have suffered heavy casualties when the laid ambushes for troops of Operation ”Hadarin Daji” in Zamfara. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, made this known in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. Buba said the troops had on...
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The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has ordered an investigation into the state of all Nigerian Army detention facilities across the nation. The COAS in a statement by the Director, Army Public Relations, Maj.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, said that the order was in response to the...
The Nigerian Army on Friday pulled out 29 Generals of the Infantry Corps who retired from active military service. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that out of the 29 retired infantry officers pulled out of active service at the Jaji Military Cantonment in Kaduna State, 19...
The Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has handed over fake 1.2 million dollar notes and five cryptocurrency machines to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The Customs Area Controller (CAC), MMIA, Charles Orbih, said this during the handing over...
The Nigerian Army has handed over Lydia Simon, the rescued Chibok school girl, and her three children, to the Borno government for reunification with her family. The Theartre Commander, North-East Joint Task Force, Operation Hadin Kai, Maj.-Gen. Waidi Shuaibu, disclosed this on Thursday in Maiduguri. He said that...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Nigerian Army (NA) has arrested a soldier in possession of illegal ammunition and explosives during a routine search operation by the Military Police K9 Team in Maiduguri, Borno. The Director, Army Public Relations, Maj.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, made this known in a statement on...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Commander, Training and Doctrine Command, Nigerian Army (TRADOC), Maj.-Gen. Kevin Aligbe, has inaugurated a 55-member panel for the 2024 Captain to Major examination. The Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, TRADOC, Lt.-Col. Sani Uba, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday in...
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori has commended President Bola Tinubu and the military high command, over the withdrawal of troops from Okuama community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of the state. The governor stated this while addressing newsmen on Wednesday in Asaba. He said that with the withdrawal...
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, has announced the complete withdrawal of the military from the Okuama community in the state. The governor disclosed this on Wednesday during a press conference at the Government House, in Asaba, implying that the displaced people of Okuama are now...
By BARBARA KALU, Owerri – Sequel to the capture of the notorious stronghold of the IPOB/ESN at Mother Valley, the criminal elements have been making efforts to establish other Camp in the general area and other places. Troops of the Joint Task Force Operation UDO KA based on...
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has said the Nigerian Army would continue to engage all the relevant stakeholders to ensure that troops receive the highest benefits commensurate with the sacrifices they make daily in the defence of Nigeria. Lagbaja gave the assurance...
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Brig.-Gen. Oluwafemi Williams, on Friday, assumed office as the new Brigade Commander of 22 Armoured Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Ilorin, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) has reported. NAN also reports that Williams’ assumption of office at Sobi Barracks, Ilorin, was sequel to the recent re-jig of...
The Defence Headquarters has said two personnel of the Nigerian Army are facing a court martial in respect of the bombing incident at Tudun Biri in Kaduna State. Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj -Gen. Edward Buba, made this known while briefing newsmen on Thursday in Abuja on the...
Defence Headquarters says troops have eliminated a total of 715 terrorists and rescued 465 kidnap victims in ground and air operations across the country in the month of April. The Director, Defence Media Operation, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, made this known while briefing newsmen on Thursday in Abuja on...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum on Sunday travelled to Malam-Fatori, the headquarters of Abadam Local Government Council in the Northern part of Borno State. During Sunday’s visit, Zulum commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his prompt attention to the fight against the insurgency...
Lagos State Police Command says the Nigerian Army has handed over a dismissed soldier and three others to it over alleged impersonation. The command’s spokesman , SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the handing over to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday. Hundeyin said that an Army...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Mazi Osita Iheme MFR also known as Pawpaw, a peaceful, accomplished and globally celebrated Nigerian has been an advocate for unity, peace and stability in Nigeria over the years. He has been actively engaging with various platforms to promote unity and understanding among...
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum has urged the Nigerian Army to establish a military base in Sambisa Forest, to effectively stem terrorists’ activities. He stated this during a courtesy visit by members of the House of Representatives Committee on Army, on Wednesday in Maiduguri. The governor also urged...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Troops of the Nigerian Army deployed for Counter-terrorism operations in Zamfara and Kastina States have killed scores of terrorists, who attempted to abduct some civilians. The troops also rescued the victims, according to a post by the Nigerian Army’s authority on its official X...