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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

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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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3 Division Nigerian Army celebrates WASA, displays music, culture, tradition

Ihesiulo Grace 20 February 2023 0

BY KINGSLEY CHUKWUKA It was a display of rich cultural heritage and traditions from across the country over the weekend, when the 3 Division Nigerian Army, Rukuba Cantonment, near Jos, held its maiden West Africa Social Activities (WASA). Several traditional troupes representing various ethnic groups in the country were on display to entertain officers and […]

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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 […]

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Army begin combat training competition to end insecurity, terrorism

Ihesiulo Grace 6 September 2022 0

By Kingsley Chukwuka The Nigeria Army has commenced combat competition aimed tagged 3 Division Inter Brigade Combat Proficiency Competition, 2022, aimed at boosting the proficiency of personnel to better checkmate the growing insecurity in the country. The long week competition will serve as double edged, first, to test personnel fitness, and secondly to keep them […]

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Army dismisses 2 soldiers who killed Islamic cleric in Yobe

Ihesiulo Grace 30 August 2022 0

By Andrew Orolua The Nigerian Army (NA) has dismissed Lance Corporal John Gabriel and Lance Corporal Adamu Gideon from service for allegedly involved in the killing of an Islamic cleric, Sheik Goni Gashua Aisami in Yobe state. The soldiers were dismissed after facing trial at the Headquarters 241 Recce Battalion, Nguru on Saturday 27 August […]

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Army distributes educational materials to schools in Delta, reaffirms commitment

Ihesiulo Grace 11 July 2022 0

By Nosa Akenzua As part of activities to commemorate the 2022 Nigerian Army Day Celebration, the 90 Amphibious Battalion in Koko on Friday distributed educational materials and instructional aids to primary schools in Sapele, Okpe, Ethiope West and Warri North Local Government areas of Delta State. The primary schools visited included Adana-Okpe Model Primary School […]

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Anambra: Military Killing our youths, Ogbaru residents allege

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By Chibuike Okafor, Awka Residents of the Ogbaru community in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State have decried the military invasion of their communities. They accused the soldiers of killing their innocent youths in the guise of fighting crime and criminality in the area. Ogbaru is one of the communities where a curfew had […]

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Boko Haram: Army flouts ruling, refuses to reinstate Col Mohammed who killed 200 terrorists

Ihesiulo Grace 29 October 2021 0

The Nigerian Army’s seeming disregard for rule of law has come to the fore again with another revelation regarding Lt. Colonel Abdulfatai Mohammed, a Boko Haram nightmare. The military unit is refusing to reinstate him in spite of separate court judgements and National Assembly intervention. His fate is similar to that of Colonel Auwal Suleiman, […]

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Nigerian soldiers kill BNG gunman, arrest another

Ihesiulo Grace 29 October 2021 0

The Nigerian Army has said troops conducting Exercise GOLDEN DAWN have neutralised one of the Biafran National Guard (BNG) gunmen who attacked their location at Amaekpu, Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State on Thursday 28 October 2021. BNG is a new armed separatist group operating in Nigeria’s Southeast, with stated mission to declare an […]

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Self defense ‘ll escalate crisis – Military taskforce warns

Ihesiulo Grace 31 August 2021 0

By Kingsley Chukwuka The Special Military Task Force in Plateau State has warned residents that resorting to self-defense will further escalate the current security challenges in the State. “The call for self-defense would escalate the security challenges bedevilling the state”, the military task force said through it’s Media Officer, Major Ishaku Takwa.

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Military warns proscribed MNI against planned protest in Jos

Ihesiulo Grace 20 August 2021 0

The Special Task Force, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) have warned members of the proscribed Islamic Movement of Nigeria led by Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky against protest in any part of the state. The warning is contained in a statement signed by the Military Information Officer, Maj. Ishaku Takwa ”Intelligence report available to Operation SAFE HAVEN indicates […]

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Army: In Nigeria, guns alone will not be enough to keep security concerns at bay

Ihesiulo Grace 17 June 2021 0

On Wednesday, the Nigerian Army stated that arms alone will not be enough to combat the country’s current security problems. Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, a spokesman for the Nigerian army, said the country’s numerous security concerns required a diverse approach to overcome. Nwachukwu stated this while taking over as Director, Army Public Relations at the Army