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Boko Haram uses stolen Nigeria army uniform – Army

Ihesiulo Grace 22 January 2020 0

Maj. Gen. Olusegun Adeniyi, Theater Commander, Operation Lafiya Dole, has said that members of Boko Haram now dress in Nigeria army stolen unifrom just as he cautioned motorists against stopping at irregular security check point on the Maiduguri-Damaturu road. Adeniyi, who disclosed this on

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No mutiny disposition among troops of 159 battalion – Army

Ihesiulo Grace 10 January 2020 0

Abuja – The Nigerian Army has described as false report that its troops deployed at Geidam in Yobe, allegedly threatened to abandon their duty post over neglect by military authorities. Col. Aminu Iliyasu, the Nigerian Army Operations Media Coordinator, said in a statement on Friday in Abuja that troops had reiterated their loyalty and commitment […]

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Nigerian Army troops dislodge Boko Haram terrorists in Borno

Ihesiulo Grace 7 January 2020 0

The troops of the Nigerian Army have decimated more marauding elements of the criminal Boko Haram insurgents in a failed ambush on the convoy of the Theater Commander Operation LAFIYA DOLE, Major General Olusegun Adeniyi. The Theatre Commander’s convoy came under the criminals ineffective and uncoordinated fire from Anti-Aircraft Guns, Machines Guns, Rocket Propelled

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Just in: Army rescues over 165 women, children from ISWAP

Ihesiulo Grace 2 January 2020 0

The Nigerian Army says its troops have neutralised and captured more Boko Haram/Islamic State of West Africa’s Province (ISWAP) terrorists and rescued 165 women and children from their captivity in Borno State. The Nigerian Army Operations Media Coordinator, Col. Aminu Iliyasu, in a statement on Thursday in Abuja, said the operations were carried out in […]

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I thought I’ll join the army, fight for my country, possibly get killed – Seyi Makinde

Ihesiulo Grace 26 December 2019 0

‘I thought I would join the Army, fight for my country and possibly get killed’ the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, said on Thursday. Makinde speaking at St Peter’s Cathedral, Aremo, Ibadan during a thanksgiving service to mark his 52nd birthday said: ‘I thought I would join the Army, fight for my country and possibly […]

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How ISWAP Commander was killed in battle with troops – Army

Ihesiulo Grace 24 December 2019 0

A top Commander of the Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) Abu Muqhtar has been killed according to a statement by the Nigerian Army. Abu Muqhtar killed by troops of the Operation Lafiya Dole alongside 30 other insurgents along the outskirts of Damaturu, Yobe State. Abu Muqhtar, is believed to have coordinated several attacks […]

World

Indian Navy welcomes its first woman pilot

Ihesiulo Grace 2 December 2019 0

The India’s naval forces who only permitted women to serve in medical services, has welcomed its first woman pilot, with Sub Lieutenant Shivangi taking control of an aircraft in another significant milestone for the country’s armed forces. READ ALSO: Border closure: Cleric wants Nigerians patient Shivangi, 24, who goes by one name, will be given […]

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Crocodile Smile IV: Army conducts environmental sanitation in Lagos community

Ihesiulo Grace 1 December 2019 0

Lagos – The 9 Bridgade of the Nigeria Army, has conducted environmental sanitation at Onigbongbo community, Ikeja, Lagos, in furtherance of its civil-military relationship. In a statement on Sunday, Major Clement Abiade, the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Bridgade, said the exercise was in line with Operation Crocodile Smile IV. Abiade said that the […]

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Troops neutralise 13 Boko Haram, ISWAP terrorists in Borno – Army

Ihesiulo Grace 29 November 2019 0

Abuja – The combined troops of Sector 3 Operation LAFIYA DOLE and Sector 2 Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) of Chadian forces have killed 13 terrorists on Thursday at Duguri Island in the extreme Northern Borno. The Nigerian Army Operations Media Coordinator, Col. Aminu Iliyasu, disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Abuja. Iliyasu […]

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Army kills more Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists

Ihesiulo Grace 27 November 2019 0

Abuja – Nigerian Army says its troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE has continued to exert superiority against remnants of Boko Haram/Islamic State West Africa Province elements, thereby neutralising a number of them in recent encounter. The Nigerian Army Operations Media Coordinator, Col. Aminu Iliyasu, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. Iliyasu said

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Army relocates units affected by Lagos-Ibadan Railway construction to Epe

Ihesiulo Grace 25 November 2019 0

By Chioma Joseph All is now set for the relocation of some units of the Nigerian Army (NA) in Yaba, affected by the construction of the Lagos -Ibadan standard guage railway, a project embarked on by the ministry of transportation, to Epe. The affected units which included the 81 Division Base Ordnance Depot, Nigerian Army Printing Press, […]

Army operations: Super camp concept yielding positive results – Buratai

Ihesiulo Grace 25 November 2019 0

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, says the super camp concept adopted to tackle activities of insurgents and other criminal activities in the country has yielded the desire results. Buratai stated this in an interview with newsmen during an operational visit to Tarkwa Bay super camp on Sunday in Lagos. He said that […]

Politics

Stop blackmailing DSS, Army, group warns Falana, others

Ihesiulo Grace 20 November 2019 0

Concerned citizens under the aegis of Save Nigeria Movement (SNM) has expressed dismay over the recent demonstration at the headquarters of Department of State Services (DSS) following the continued detention of the convener #RevolutionNow protest, Omoyele Sowore. The group also lamented the “media harassment” of the DSS by renowned lawyer Femi Falana and other civil […]

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Police, army, DSS, others tighten security at Bayelsa INEC headquarters

Ihesiulo Grace 16 November 2019 0

Yenegoa – There is tight security at the state headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Bayelsa as the state governorship election commences NAN also reports that security operatives from the Nigeria Police Force, Department of State Services, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Nigeria Army and Fire Service were seen at

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Army releases emergency numbers for ‘Exercise Atilogwu Udo 1’

Ihesiulo Grace 14 November 2019 0

The Nigerian Army has released its telephone numbers to residents of the states in the South-East, where it recently launched a training exercise, called Atilogwu Udo 1 (meaning Dance of Peace). Col. Aliyu Yusuf, Deputy Director, Public Relations, 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, Enugu, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in […]

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Atilogwu Udo 1: Army arrest 36 suspected criminals in S/East within 12 days

Ihesiulo Grace 14 November 2019 0

Troops of the 82 Division of the Nigerian Army have arrested 36 suspected criminals within 12 days of its newly introduced Exercise Atilogwu Udo 1 in the South East geopolitical zone. Col. Aliyu Yusuf, Deputy Director, Public Relations of the Division made the disclosure in a statement in Enugu while enumerating the achievements of the […]

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Edo govt, Army, NSCDC close ranks against infractions in oil, gas sector

Ihesiulo Grace 11 November 2019 0

The Edo State Government has strengthened ties with the Nigerian Army and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to go after individuals and groups involved in illegal activities in the oil and gas sector in the state. Commissioner for Minerals, Oil and Gas, Hon. Joseph Ikpea warned individuals and groups involved in such […]

Many Boko Haram, ISWAP members killed in battle – Army

Ihesiulo Grace 8 November 2019 0

Abuja – The Nigerian Army has announced that 16 member of Boko Haram/Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) have surrendered to the superior fire power of its troops in the North East. The Nigerian Army Operations Media Coordinator, Col. Aminu IIliyas, in a statement on Friday in Abuja, disclosed that several other terrorists were […]

Boko Haram: Military hands over 86 child fighters to Borno govt.

Ihesiulo Grace 7 November 2019 0

Abuja – The Defence Headquarters has disclosed that Operation Safe Corridor (OPSC) of Nigerian Military has handed over 86 Boko Haram child fighters to Borno State Rehabilitation Centre in Bulumkutu. The Acting Director of Defence Information, Col. Onyema Nwachukwu, in a statement on Thursday, said that the fighters voluntarily surrendered to troops of Operation

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Nigeria Army to court martial 70 soldiers in N/Eeast

Ihesiulo Grace 7 November 2019 0

Maiduguri – The Nigeria Army on Thursday inaugurated a General Court Martial to prosecute 70 erring personnel found defaulting in the counter insurgency operation in the North East. Brig.-Gen. Abdul Khalifa, the Acting General Officer Commanding (GOC) 7 Division, said the court was inaugurated in accordance with Section 131(2) (d) of the Armed Forces Act, CAP A20

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