Tag: Army
Army shoots, kills one person in Ogoniland
The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) has said the Nigerian Army has shot and killed one…
Army kills 63 Boko Haram terrorists, loses 7 soldiers in attack on base
The army says it has killed 63 Boko Haram terrorists and lost seven soldiers in an overnight fight as the…
Rivers PDP welcomes Army’s probe into alleged assassination attempt on Wike
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Rivers State has welcomed and commended the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant-General Tukur Buratai for…
Don’t blame army for involvement in elections – Bayelsa Dep. Gov
The Bayelsa Deputy Governor, retired Rear Admiral John Jonah has urged Nigerians not to blame the army for its involvement…
We are committed to greater security – Army
The Commander, Command Army Records, Brig. Gen. Elvis Njoku, has reiterated the commitment of the Nigerian Army to attaining greater…
Army sets up committee to investigate alleged assassination attempt on Wike
The Nigerian Army on Friday inaugurated a committee to investigate the alleged assassination attempt on Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike.
Army promises enhanced security in Nasarawa
The Nigerian Army on Thursday promised adequate security in Nasarawa and neighbouring states. The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur…
2019 Polls: Army displayed professionalism – IHRC
The International Human Rights Commission (IHRC) says Nigerian Army exhibited “acceptable restraint and discipline” in the face of provocation by…
PDP demands release of members detained by Army, FSARS in Rivers
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Rivers State is calling for the immediate release of its members allegedly being detained by…
March 9 polls: Army arrest 24 suspects for snatching ballot boxes
The Nigerian Army said it arrested no fewer than 24 suspects in connection with electoral offences during the Saturday Governorship…
Army hands over 14 suspected electoral offenders to police in Port Harcourt
The Nigerian Army has handed over to the Nigeria Police Force 14 suspected political thugs allegedly involved in carrying out…
Elections: We acted within the law – Army
The Nigerian Army on Saturday said its activities in the just-concluded Presidential and National Assembly polls were within the ambit…
Election bribe: Army parades Wike’s Commissioner, 29 others
The Nigerian Army on Wednesday, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State paraded 30 suspect, including a serving Commissioner, lawmaker in the…
Poll: Army plans to arrest some Rivers LG Chairmen – Wike
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has again claimed that the General Officer Commanding 6 Division of the Nigerian Army,…
Defence Chief commends Army ‘election security situation room’
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Abayomi Olanisakin commended the Nigerian Army for responsively and proactively establishing the “Elections…