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Soldiers write Buhari, kick against Nigerian Army’s salary deduction for housing scheme

Ihesiulo Grace 13 May 2021 0

Some soldiers in the Nigerian Army have sent a save-our-souls message to President Muhammdu Buhari over the Nigerian Army’s planned deduction of their salaries to pay for some “fraudulent Nigerian Army Welfare Housing Scheme.” The soldiers – One sergeant, two Corporals, two Lance Corporals and

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Three soldiers die, two wounded as troops battle bandits in Niger – DHQ

Ihesiulo Grace 17 August 2020 0

Following an onslaught against bandits in Tashan Kare, Niger State, the Defence Headquaters (DHQ) says the troops of Operation Whirl Punch lost three persons. As gathered by Daily Times, two persons were also wounded in the incident. It said the troops also neutralised “an unspecified number of bandits” while the exercise lasted. This information was […]

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Nigerian government ordered to pay 244 dismissed Soldiers all entitlements

Ihesiulo Grace 26 June 2020 0

Nigerian government has been ordered to pay arrears of salaries and other entitlements to 244 soldiers dismissed from the Nigerian Army in 2016 An Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) Court which sat in Abuja on Thursday June 25, ordered the Nigerian government who were dragged to court by the soldiers after being accused […]

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Banditry: Kebbi govt. to sustain welfare of soldiers families

Ihesiulo Grace 22 February 2020 0

Birnin Kebbi – Kebbi Government says it will continue to support families of soldiers engaged in various security operations including fight against banditry and insurgency in the state. Gov. Atiku Bagudu made this known while addressing Muslim faithful at the Duku Barrack’s Juma’at Mosque, Birnin Kebbi on Friday. The governor observed the Friday prayer at […]

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Yes I lost two gallant soldiers, OPSH boss confirms

Ihesiulo Grace 21 February 2020 0

By Kingsley Chukwuka, Jos The Commander of the Special Task-force, code named Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), drafted to Plateau State to restore normalcy, Maj. Gen. Augustine Agundu, has confirmed the death of two soldiers killed by gunmen suspected to be herdsmen. It would be recalled that last Sunday, hoodlums suspected to be herdsmen ambushed and […]

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Suspected herdsmen kill 2 soldiers in Plateau

Ihesiulo Grace 19 February 2020 0

Gunmen suspected to be herdsmen have attacked men of Sector Five of the Special Task Force, Operation Save Haven (OPSH), killing two soldiers and injuring one at X-Land of Barkin Ladi Local Government area of Plateau. An eye witness and resident of the area, who preferred anonymity that the incident occurred on Sunday. The eye […]

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Insurgency: Buratai promotes 3 soldiers for outstanding performance

Ihesiulo Grace 16 February 2020 0

Biu (Borno) – Three soldiers of Operation Lafiya Dole (OPLD) have been rewarded with special promotion to the next rank for their outstanding performance in the ongoing war against insurgency in the North East. The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, decorated the soldiers during a visit to their camp on Sunday as part […]

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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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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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Six soldiers, one aircraftman, 3 policemen paid the supreme price – DHQ

Ihesiulo Grace 23 December 2019 0

Abuja – The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said that six soldiers, one aircraftman and 3 policemen paid the supreme price in defending the nation. This came as it also said that coordinated joint security operations against all forms of insecurity across the country has yielded tremendous results in the last three months. The Acting Director […]

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Video of Boko Haram killing of soldiers fabricated by IPOB – Army

Ihesiulo Grace 12 December 2019 0

Abuja – The Nigerian Army says the recent video clip allegedly released by Boko Haram terrorists portraying capture and killing of some Nigerian soldiers was the fabrication of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Sagir Musa, in a statement on Wednesday said that the video was not […]

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No fewer than 20 soldiers killed in northern Afghanistan

Ihesiulo Grace 29 October 2019 0

Kabul – At least 20 soldiers were killed in an overnight Taliban attack in Afghanistan’s northern province of Jawzjan, officials said on Tuesday. At least two other soldiers disappeared following the attack on a military base in the Aqchah district of the province. A member of parliament representing the province, Mohammad Karim Jawzjani, and provincial council

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My call to soldiers is to remain loyal, Buratai urges troops

Ihesiulo Grace 19 October 2019 0

Kaduna – The Chief of Army Staff ,Lt.-Gen Tukur Buratai, has urged troops on the frontline to sustain offensive against insurgents and other criminal elements in the country. Buratai gave the advice during operational visit to 44 Army Reference Hospital and the Command Engineering Depot in Kaduna on Friday. FCT police parade 49 suspects over […]

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Insurgency: Buratai commends NGO for providing support for families of fallen soldiers

Ihesiulo Grace 17 October 2019 0

Abuja – The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has commended the management of the Care for Heroes Initiative, a non-governmental organisation (NGO), for providing support for widows and children of the fallen soldiers. Buratai, who was represented by the Chief of Policy and Plans, Lt.-Gen. Lamidi Adeosun, gave the commendation when the management […]

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Diamond Bank Shooting: OPSH arrests soldiers

Ihesiulo Grace 25 October 2018 0

The soldiers who shot and killed a security guard and left two others injured at Diamond Bank in Jos on October 22, have been arrested and detained by the Special Task Force (STF), in Plateau, code named Operation Safe Haven (OPSH). The OPSH Commander, Major General Augustine Agundu, in a statement signed by the STF […]

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Russia holds the largest military drills in its history

Ihesiulo Grace 13 September 2018 0

Russia has started its biggest military exercises since the collapse of the Soviet Union. Moscow sent some 300,000 troops to join the Chinese Army near the countries’ border on Tuesday. Up to 1,000 Russian military aircraft, two naval fleets and all Russia’s airborne units are also on show. Joint military drills are not uncommon but […]

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Calm returns to Maiduguri Airport after soldiers’ mutiny

Ihesiulo Grace 14 August 2018 0

The Nigerian Army said on Monday that calm has been restored at Maiduguri Airport after some troops went on protect for two hours on Sunday over redeployment to Marte an enclave of Boko Haram element that was liberated by Nigerian military some years ago. The Deputy Director Public Relations, Operation Lafiya Dole Theatre Command, Colonel […]

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Herdsmen kill 2 soldiers, injure commander, others in Nasarawa

Ihesiulo Grace 5 July 2018 0

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), Abuja, on Wednesday said armed herdsmen attacked the troops of Operation Whirl Stroke in Keana Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, killing two soldiers and injuring five others, including the Commanding Officer. The Acting Director of Defence Information, Brig-Gen. John Agim, stated this at a briefing to review the activities and […]

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Two dismissed soldiers, five others in trouble over impersonating military personnel

Ihesiulo Grace 22 April 2018 0

Two dismissed soldiers and five others were on Saturday paraded by the 81 Division of the Nigerian Army for impersonation, aiding land grabbers and unlawful extortion from members of the public. The suspects whose identities were given as Taiwo Ayomide, Bello Kasimu, Ale Michael, Adetileyin Segun, Olarewaju Yusuf, Ibrahim Isa, and Ibrahim Abdullahi were all […]

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Confusion as Shiites engage police in bloody protest in Abuja

Ihesiulo Grace 17 April 2018 0

…PDP seeks immediate inquest on incident …Police arrest 115 Shiite members Confusion reigned supreme on Monday as members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) otherwise known as the Shiites, engaged the police in a bloody protest. The development led to uncertainties among motorists and passersby as police cordoned off the Unity Fountain, Abuja, where […]