Disturbed by the increasing spate of attacks on its members, the leadership of the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) and the Senior Staff Association of Electricity and Allied Companies (SSAEAC) have threatened to withdraw their services, especially in locations where any of its members is attacked. According to the FCT chairmen of both unions, […]
The Nigerian Army says its troops of ‘Operation Lafiya Dole’ have continued to neutralize more terrorists, capture gun trucks and cache of arms in several encounters across the north east. Nigerian Army Operations Media Coordinator, Col. Aminu Iliyasu, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja. Iliyasu said that the troops have continued to sustain the ongoing […]
Abuja – The Nigerian Army says its troops of ‘Operation Lafiya Dole’ have heightened the tempo of chase of remnants of Boko Haram/Islamic State’s West African Province (ISWAP) terrorists in the Northeast region. The Nigerian Army Operations Media Coordinator, Col. Aminu Iliyasu, in a statement in Abuja, said that many of the terrorists were on […]
Maiduguri – The Nigerian Army on Tuesday reopened the Maiduguri – Damboa – Biu road for free movement of vehicles from and to Maiduguri, the Borno capital. The road, which had been closed for about 10 months, is the shortest route to different parts of the state through Damboa. The Deputy Governor of Borno, Alhaji […]
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 Tuesday in Maiduguri, said that intelligence reports indicates that Boko Haram […]
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 […]
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 Grenades […]
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 […]
‘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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]