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Stay off our lands-Biafra Liberation army warns bandits, terrorist

Ihesiulo Grace 23 April 2024 0

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

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Okuama invasion: Residents unite, slam N200bn suit against Nigerian Army

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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

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Troops neutralise several terrorists in N/West, intercept illicit drugs in Ogun – Army

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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. […]

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Prison Break: Army says low fence, absence of CCTV responsible

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 21 March 2024 0

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 […]

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Appraising Nigerian Armed Forces’ Transformation Under Gen Musa

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 6 March 2024 0

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

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Outrage as female army officer alleges maltreatment by senior colleagues

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…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, […]

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Nigerian Army rejigs posting of 206 Generals

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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 […]

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Tears, blood as military unleashes month-long aggression against terrorists, bandits, separatists

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 26 November 2023 0

…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

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Army, DSS avert major Boko Haram attack on Kano State, recover weapons

Ihesiulo Grace 3 November 2023 0

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 […]

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Nigerian army commander warns troops amid Insecurity

Ihesiulo Grace 23 September 2023 0

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 […]

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Insecurity: Nigerian Army kill three terrorists, arrest logistics suppliers with N3 Million

Ihesiulo Grace 8 September 2023 0

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

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Army clarifies on trial of ex-GMD, NAPL, Gen. Mohammed

Ihesiulo Grace 15 May 2023 0

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

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Nigerian Army Retires 53 Colours, Issues 28 New Ones In Abuja

Ihesiulo Grace 27 April 2023 0

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 […]

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Nigerian Army commissions newly-built RSM House

Ihesiulo Grace 27 March 2023 0

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 […]

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Retired Army Major accuses politician of masterminding election violence in Delta

Ihesiulo Grace 24 March 2023 0

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

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Nigerian Army issues hotlines to report violence, troops’ misconduct during elections

Ihesiulo Grace 22 February 2023 0

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 […]

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Operation Safe Conduct 2023: Army puts Commanders on alert for polls

Ihesiulo Grace 15 February 2023 0

By Andrew Orolua The Chief Army Staff, Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya on Tuesday directed all General Officers Commanding (GOCs) and other Formation Commanders of the Nigerian Army (NA) to secure conducive atmosphere in their Areas of Responsibility (AOR)for the successful conduct of the coming 2023 elections. Gen Yahaya handed down the directive while formally flagging

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Experts give Nigerian Army pass mark in fight against insurgency

Ihesiulo Grace 22 December 2022 0

A cross-section of security experts from across the country has scored the Nigerian Army high on its efforts in combating insurgency, especially in the last one year. The security experts who spoke at the presentation of the Annual Report On The Federal Government’s War Against Insecurity/Insurgency In Nigeria by the Centre for International And Strategic […]

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Insecurity: Army launches 3 special operations in South East, others

Ihesiulo Grace 19 October 2022 0

The Nigeria Army on Tuesday launched three special military operations in the South East, South South, South West and North Central, to tackle rising insecurity across the geopolitical zones. The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Farouk Yahaya, flagged-off the exercises at the Nigeria Army 6 Division Step-up Headquarters in Ahoada, Rivers. He said the exercises […]

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2023: Army produces pamphlets to guide officers on elections

Ihesiulo Grace 26 September 2022 0

The Nigerian Army has produced pamphlets to guide the conduct of its personnel during the forthcoming 2023 general elections. The Commandant, Nigeria Army Institute of Science Education and Technology (NAISET), Major General Bello Alhaji Tsoho, made this known during the graduation of the 3rd quarter courses of the institute in Ilorin. Kebbi govt plans to […]