*CDS calls for increased collaboration in Armed Forces The Nigerian Army has dispelled insinuations that the current exercise in the South East is targeted at militarily occupying the region. Nigerian Army spokesman, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, said this in a briefing on Monday at the AHQ Conference Room in Abuja. His words: “Before we proceed […]
Some students of the Tai Solarin College of Education (TASUED), Ijagun, Ogun State, arrested by men of the Nigerian Army from Ilese Barracks, have reportedly been handed over to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibadan zonal office. Crisis erupted, Thursday, when the military men accosted the students in their cars around Conoil filling […]
The 13 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Calabar, has commenced a three-month security operation in Cross River to check crime and criminality in the nation. The operation which is codenamed ‘Operation Still-Water was flagged off in Bakassi Local Government Area in a newly-established Super Camp. Speaking during the flag-off exercise, Commander, 13 Brigade, Brig.-Gen. Peter […]
The Nigerian Army has advised “unknown gunmen” attacking communities across the country to surrender or face serious consequences. The General Officer Commanding (GOC), 82 division of the Nigerian Army, stated this on Monday, during the launch of three new security exercises. The exercises are ‘Golden Dawn’ for the south-east; ‘Still Water’ for coastal areas and […]
Tunde Opalana, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Nigerian Army, and Office of National Security Adviser among others have been indicted of collecting N76 billion illegally from Office of Accountant General. These agencies of government were indicted by the Senate following the adoption of the report of its Committee in Public Accounts, chaired by […]
ANDREW OROLUA, ABUJA. Nigerian Army troops of Sector 2 Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI in conjunction with the Air Task Force on Sunday, June 20, 2021 inflicted heavy casualty on Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) Terrorists groups in Borno State killing over 20 of them. The terrorists who […]
The Nigerian Army has confirmed the rescue of more students of the Federal Government College, Yauri, Kebbi State who were kidnapped by bandits on Thursday. Naija News reports one teacher and three students have been freshly rescued by the military from the custody of the bandits. This development was confirmed to Naija News in a […]
The Nigerian Army has dismissed reports that troops were on revenge mission in some communities in Abia following the alleged killing of six soldiers in a clash with ESN/IPOB terrorists. The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Mohammed Yerima, in a statement on Monday, said contrary to reports, no soldier was killed in Ohafia Local Government […]
The Nigerian Army 6th Division has announced that it would commence its annual range classification exercise from Sunday, June 13, to Sunday, June 27. Lt.-Col. Charles Ekeocha, the division’s spokesman said in a statement in Port Harcourt, on Friday, that the exercise aimed at ascertaining the professional competence of troops on the use of firearms. […]
By Dilibe Michael Nigerian Army has successfully repelled a terrorist attack on Damboa, a village in Borno killing over 50 assailants in the process. The terrorists arrived in an armoured personnel carrier and 12 gun trucks “all armed with Anti Aircraft Guns, as well as Locally Fabricated Armoured-plated Vehicles filled with bombs and motorcycles,” according […]
Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt-Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru has said the Nigerian Army under his leadership was desirous of meeting the expectations of Nigerians in addressing security challenges in the country. Attahiru stated this on Tuesday in Ibadan, Oyo State while declaring open the First Senior Command and Leadership Seminar for Brigade Commanders and General […]
*Arrested man not ESN Deputy Commander, Nigerian Army Lied, says Nnamdi Kanu The Nigerian Army in conjunction with other security agencies said they have arrested the mastermind of killings in Imo State, one Awurum Eze and the Second in Command to the former Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) and Eastern Security Network (ESN), leader Ikonso. […]
The Nigerian Army has challenged Sahara reporters to mention the location where Boko Haram terrorists distributed Ramadan packages and cash in Borno and Yobe as reported by the medium. The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Mohammed Yerima, in a statement on Thursday, accused the news medium of helping the terrorists to propagate falsehood. Yerima said […]
A group, Film and Video Producer Marketers Association of Nigeriahas demanded the immediate release of their member, Obinna Egwuh, who was allegedly arrested under questionable circumstances by men of the Nigerian Army. It was gathered that Obinna was arrested over his alleged link with the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. However, weeks after his […]
The Nigerian Army has confirmed the killing of one officer and 10 soldiers who are on stabilisation operation in Benue State by yet to be identified criminals. The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Mohammed Yerima, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. Yerima said the troops were initially declared missing which led to […]
The Nigerian Army on Thursday dismissed reports on the alleged disappearance of 100 Nigerian troops from Marte and Dikwa after the Boko Haram insurgents attacked the towns. The Director of Army Public Relations, Brig-Gen. Mohammed Yerima, in a statement issued in Abuja, described the reports as false, unfounded, and designed to malign the image and […]
Dilibe Michael, Maiduguri The Nigerian Army has appointed Brigadier General Mohammed M. Yerima as its new Spokesperson. A member of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) and African Public Relations Association (APRA), Brigadier Yerima was Deputy Director Reserve, Defence Headquarters before his current appointment. He replaces Brigadier General Sagir Musa who had served as […]
The Nigerian Army has launched another massive operation against Boko Haram and Islamic State West African Province (ISWAP) elements to dislodge them from their enclaves and hide-outs in the north -east. The Chief of Training and Operations, Maj.-Gen. Nuhu Angbazo, disclosed this at the maiden media briefing on ‘Operation Tura Takaibango’ on Thursday, at 27 […]
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Tukur Yusuf Buratai, has warned generals against staging any coup. Buratai has vowed that the Nigerian Army will never tolerate any agent of destabilization bent on scuttling the current democratic dispensation. He said this on Friday, as the Army decorated 39 newly promoted Major Generals. “Democracy has come […]
Chioma Joseph, Lagos. The 81 Division of the Nigerian Army, Victoria Island in Lagos, has said it will investigate the alleged assault of a woman, simply identified as Olaide, by soldiers at Sangotedo Area of Ajah. Olaide had reportedly received the beating of her life from a soldier on Wednesday, for refusing to greet him. […]