BY ANDREW OROLUA Troops of 6 Division, Nigerian Army (NA) have uncovered massive dumps, where illegally refined oil products over 200000 litres in Bayelsa and Rivers States were hidden and suspected operators were arrested at various locations. In Bayelsa State, the discovery was made at Dasaba Creek, where One Illegal Refining Site, One Oven and […]
BY ANDREW OROLUA The Nigerian Army says it has taken note of a viral video on social media alleging that soldiers of 159 Battalion in Kanama, Geidam Local Government, are being poorly fed. The authorities of the Nigerian army have commenced investigations on the viral Video and the allegations contained therein. A statement by Major […]
The Chief of Army staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has commended the wives of officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army for their support to their husbands and the humanitarian services rendered to the society. Lagbaja gave the commendation at the First Anniversary celebration of his wife, Maria Lagbaja, as the 21st President of the […]
A Senior Non-Commissioned Officer (SNCO) of the Nigerian Army, identified as Charles Ogbonna, has been abducted by unidentified gunmen near an army barracks in Makurdi, the Benue state capital. Ogbonna’s abandoned car was found along the Naka-Makurdi road, with his military ID card inside. The kidnappers have contacted Ogbonna’s wife, demanding a ransom of N5 […]
Biafra Liberation Army, under the leadership of the Prime Minister of Biafra Republic Government In-Exile, Simon Ekpa, has warned Bandits, Terrorists to stay clear of Biafra territory. Ekpa disclosed this in a series of statements on his official Twitter Handle. He noted that BRGIE is ready to defend Biafrans against criminalities and terrorism. According to […]
For invading the community, indicting them for killing 17 soldiers without police investigation, maiming, brutalizing, harassing, cordoning off community, demolishing homes, properties, and causing them to flee into forest residents of Okuama-Ewu, Ughelli South Local Government Area, Delta State, have instituted a N200 billion suit against the Nigerian Army at the Federal High Court, Warri, […]
The Nigerian Army says its troops have in a series of coordinated operations, raided terrorists’ enclaves in Katsina and Zamfara States, resulting in the elimination of a significant number of terrorists. A post on the Nigerian Army’s official ‘X’ handle (formally Twitter) on Monday, said the operations were conducted on March 29 and March 30. […]
By Tom Okpe The Nigeria Army has blamed incessant Kuje Prison Break on absence of CCTV Cameras and construction of low fence around the Prison Yard. Recall that the Kuje Prison Yard was broken into, especially on the 5th of July, 2022 where some inmate’s freely walked away. This was made known at the House […]
Nigeria, a nation brimming with potential, faces multifaceted security challenges that threaten its stability and progress. The security challenges facing Nigeria over the years have necessitated a coordinated and strategic approach by the Armed Forces to address them effectively. Under the leadership of General Christopher Musa, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), the Nigerian Armed […]
…Army promises thorough investigation BY ORIAKU IJELE Deep anger seems to be running through the minds of many Nigerians, following a viral video by a female junior army officer, Ogunleye Ruth, who accused some of her senior colleagues of maltreating her in course of discharging her duties to the nation. Ogunleye claims that her supervisors, […]
By Andrew Orolua The Nigerian Army has rejigged the posting and redeployment of 975 officers including 206 generals, 64 colonels, 302 lieutenant colonels, 139 majors, and 122 captains, among others. A circular signed by Maj. Gen. E.F. Oyinlola, dated January 4, 2024, which was sighted by our correspondent, stated that the appointments and redeployment of […]
…Gripping account of casualties BY BARTH EZE The Nigeria Army is on rampage across the six geo-political zones of the country fighting insurgency and demobilizing the criminal elements. Throughout November, the troops working in the North East, North West, North Central, South East, South-South and South West zones, recorded massive achievements in their quest to […]
An early-morning raid on Friday by a joint team of the Nigerian Army and the Department of State Services (DSS) has resulted in the successful prevention of an imminent Boko Haram attack on Kano State. Naija News gathered that the Boko Haram terrorists had planned an attack on Kano State but the raid by security […]
Troops of the Nigerian Army have been advised that failure is not an option. POLITICS NIGERIA reports that the Commander Corps of Artillery, Major General Marcus Kangye, during a familiarisation visit to the 35 Artillery Brigade, Alamala Barrack, Ogun State, on Saturday warned troops against failure in tackling the myriad of security challenges facing the […]
The Nigeria Army in conjunction with Hybrid Force killed three Boko Haram terrorists in Gwoza Local Government Areas of Borno state. Naija News learnt that the terrorist was killed during offensive operations conducted on Thursday. The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig. Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu confirmed the development in a statement released on Friday. Nwachukwu disclosed […]
The Nigerian Army says the former Group Managing Director (GMD), Nigeria Army Property Limited (NAPL), Maj.-Gen. UM Mohammed, is being Court Martialed following his indictment over sharp practices while in office. The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, gave the clarifications in a statement in Abuja on Sunday. “The general is being tried having […]
Today at the Trooping and Presentation of Colours Parade in Abuja, the Nigerian Army, retired 53 regimental colours used in the order of battle. Naija News reports that the event is being held at Eagle Square Abuja and presided over by the President and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, Muhammadu Buhari. As earlier […]
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division Nigerian Army (NA) and Commander Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH), Major General Abdulsalami Bagudu Ibrahim has charged army personnel to develop maintenance culture and ensure adequate care of facilities placed under their care. He stated this on 24 March 2023, while commissioning a newly built three bedroom flat for […]
BY NOSA AKENZUA A retired Army Major, John Oudley Ovwufeti, has taken a swipe at business mogul and Nigerian Politician of the All Progressive Congress ( APC) Olorogun O’tega Emerhor, accusing him of allegedly sponsoring thugs to disorganise last Saturday’s elections in Delta Central Senatorial district. Oudley alleged that thugs scattered and destroyed Bimodal Voter […]
By Andrew Orolua The Nigerian Army has released ‘Telephones Hotlines’ in aid of Operation Safe Conduct of 2023 general elections to enable public monitor and report any outbreak of violence during and after the elections. Army spokesperson, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu said the step was taken as part of Nigerian Army move to support the […]