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Archery federation trains over 100 armed forces personnel

Ihesiulo Grace 15 February 2020 0

Abuja – The Nigeria Archery Federation in collaboration with the Defence Headquarters has trained more than 100 military officers through a national workshop for beginners and capacity-building for intermediate archers. Mohammed Abdullahi, president of the federation, disclosed this at

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Nigerian Army pledges to ensure safe environment for oil coys

Ihesiulo Grace 13 February 2020 0

Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has pledged the Nigerian Army’s commitment to provide safe and secure environment for oil companies to operate in the country. Buratai gave the pledge when a delegation from Exxon Mobil Companies Nigeria led by its Senior Manager, Security External Relations, Mr Ide Owodiong-Idemeko visited him on Wednesday in […]

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Army Nabs 11 high profile Boko Haram/Islamic State’s West Africa Province logistics suppliers

Ihesiulo Grace 11 February 2020 0

The Nigerian Army on Wednesday said it has arrested 11 high profile Boko Haram/Islamic State’s West Africa Province logistics suppliers within Biu LGA of Borno State, during a well-coordinated sting operation conducted by troops of 231 Battalion in conjunction with elements of 331 Artillery Regiment between 1 – 3 February 2020. This, the army said […]

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Promotion exam: Army warns officers against fraud, malpractice

Ihesiulo Grace 10 February 2020 0

The Nigerian Army has warned its officers undergoing its Lieutenant to Captain Practical Promotion Examination (LCPPE) 2020 to shun fraud and all forms of examination malpractices. The Examination President, Maj.-Gen. Abubakar Tarfa, gave the warning in Enugu on Sunday while addressing the 121 candidates participating in the six days practical promotion examination. Tarfa,

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Insurgency: Buratai, Nigerian Army have surpassed expectations — CESJET

Ihesiulo Grace 7 February 2020 0

The Centre for Social Justice, Equity and Transparency (CESJET) has given a pass mark to Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai and his gallant troops in the war against terrorism. According to the group, the Army chief has surpassed expectations despite obvious plots from desperate politicians and their collaborators to undermine the […]

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Why Buhari should not resign

Ihesiulo Grace 7 February 2020 0

The Nigerian parliament regained its balls last week. Before now, it was coasting home to victory as the most supine legislature in Nigeria’s recent history, especially with its leader’s effeminate claim that parliament would rubber-stamp every leaflet with presidency’s imprimatur, including any trash-receptacle from President Muhammadu Buhari’s lavatory. Minority Leader,

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Court orders reinstatement of army colonel 4 years after dismissal

Ihesiulo Grace 6 February 2020 0

Reprieve came the way of Col. Muhammed Suleiman on Wednesday as the National Industrial Court of Nigeria voided his dismissal from service by the Nigerian Army and ordered his immediate reinstatement. Justice Sanusi Kado of the Abuja Division of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria gave the order in a judgment on the application brought […]

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Army steps up operations against terrorists, criminal elements nationwide

Ihesiulo Grace 5 February 2020 0

The Nigerian Army says it has stepped up operations nationwide to ensure a peaceful and conducive atmosphere for Nigerians. Col. Aminu Iliyasu, Army Operations Media Coordinator disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. Iliyasu said that troops in the various operational theatres across the country had continued to decimate and frustrate activities of […]

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Police nab 5 for impersonation army officers in Edo

Ihesiulo Grace 4 February 2020 0

The Edo state Police Command has arrested five persons for allegedly posing as men of the Nigerian Army in the state. The names of the suspects were given as Ehiorobo Evans (28), Osariemen Agho (25), Solomon Hussaini (28), Idoro Solomon and Ezeyi Kelechi. Police Public Relations Officer in a statement, Chidi Nwabuzor, on Monday in […]

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Nigerian Army Awards 37 Personnel for Outstanding Performance, to Promote Soldiers

Ihesiulo Grace 1 February 2020 0

In its periodic assessment of the conduct of troops in Operation LAFIYA DOLE, the Nigerian Army has identified 37 officers and men who distinguished themselves on the battle field for their gallantry, professionalism, profound commitment, exemplary conduct and other sterling qualities in the face of the adversary for meritorious awards. The rewards which are typical […]

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Armed Forces Remembrance Day: ANSAA boss calls for recruitment of youths in forces

Ihesiulo Grace 26 January 2020 0

The Managing Director, Anambra State Advertising Agency (ANSAA), Chief Jude Emechetta, has urged Federal Government to recruit young men and women with dedication into the Nigerian Army. Emechetta observed that the men and women in the forces contributed to territorial security of the country and warding off foreign invasion. He said this while addressing journalists […]

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Boko Haram/ISWAP: Coalition lauds military, Service Chiefs on commitment to end terrorism in Nigeria

Ihesiulo Grace 26 January 2020 0

The Coalition against Terrorism and Extremism (CATE) has applauded Nigeria’s military and Service Chiefs for displaying unwavering commitment to end insurgency. The coalition made this known at a press conference on Monday on “the war against terrorism and the laudable efforts of the Nigerian military in the preservation of the territorial integrity against Boko

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Nigerian Army to revive polo sport in Nigeria – Buratai

Ihesiulo Grace 22 January 2020 0

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has announced the decision of Nigerian Army to revive polo sport in the country. Buratai disclosed this while inaugurating a five-man Board of Trustees for the Nigerian Army Polo Association on Wednesday in Abuja. Judge punishes correctional service official over obstruction of court proceedings He stated that […]

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Re: Seventeen Soldiers Killed Several Abducted In Battle with Boko Haram

Ihesiulo Grace 21 January 2020 0

The attention of the Nigerian Army has been drawn to a fictitious news report credited to Thisday and Punch newspapers, as well as some online news media, including allAfrica.com, scannews.com, publicnewsupdate.com, newswirengr.com, thedefensepost.com and guardian.ng, amongst others, published or posted online on 19 January 2020. The malicious reports claimed that “not

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Boko Haram: Stop meddling into issues pertaining national security – Army warns

Ihesiulo Grace 20 January 2020 0

The Nigerian Army has warned foreign countries and agencies against meddling into issues relating to national security, especially the fight against Boko Haram and the Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP). According to a statement by the Nigerian Army Operations Media Coordinator, Colonel Aminu Iliyasu, the Nigerian Army advised both local and foreign interests

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Buratai Reiterates Army Readiness to Wipe Out Insurgency, Banditry

Ihesiulo Grace 20 January 2020 0

The Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai has reiterated the Army’s readiness to wipe out every form of criminality threatening the sovereignty of the country. He assured that the Counter Insurgency operations in the North East and indeed other ongoing operations against the county’s common enemies across the country are still on […]

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Army reaffirms commitment in tackling security challenges

Ihesiulo Grace 20 January 2020 0

Acting General Officer Commanding (GOC), 8 Division of the Nigerian Army, Sokoto, Brig. Gen. Aminu Bande, has reiterated the commitment of the army toward containing insurgency and other security challenges facing the nation. Bande gave the assurance at the 2019 West Africa Social Activities (WASA) celebration held at the Parade Ground of Gidinya Barracks in […]

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Army commander tasks soldiers on discipline, professionalism

Ihesiulo Grace 19 January 2020 0

Commander 2 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Brig. Gen. Faruk Mijinyawa, has charged officers and men of the brigade to be focused always in performing their duties. Mijinyawa gave the charge at the weekend in his remarks at the occasion marking the Nigerian Army’s social activities for the out gone year at Wellington Bassey Barracks, Ibagwa in […]

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Troops arrest suspected arms dealer in Kaduna

Ihesiulo Grace 19 January 2020 0

Troops of 1 Division, Nigerian Army deployed to ‘Operation Whirl Punch’ have arrested 50- year-old Ahmadu Mohammed, a suspected gun runner and recovered 10 locally made rifles from him. A reliable military source confirmed on Sunday in Kaduna that the suspected arms dealer was arrested at about 12:30pm on Friday. The source said the man […]

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Gov. Lalong approves layouts for servicemen in Plateau

Ihesiulo Grace 19 January 2020 0

Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau state has approved layouts for serving and retiring officers and men of the Nigerian Army in the state, the Commissioner of Lands, Survey and Town Planning, Yakubu Dati, has said. Dati disclosed this during an advocacy visit to the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 3rd Armoured Division, Nigerian Army, […]