Tag: Army
We remain neutral and give no politician any escort – Army spokesman
The Nigerian Army says no soldier or group of soldiers is attached to any politician or political party in any…
Army repels Boko Haram attack in Yobe
Troops of 159 Battalion, Forward Operational Base (FOB), Sector 2, Operation LAFIYA DOLE, on Monday evening repelled attempted terrorists incursion…
Army redeploys senior officers
Maj.-Gen. A.A.Tarfa, the Commander, Nigerian Army Corps of Artillery, has been redeployed to Martin Luther Agwai International Leadership Peacekeeping Centre,…
Police, Army, in show of force in Lagos
In preparation for the forthcoming general elections, the police, army and other security agencies on Saturday patrolled major highways in…
Firewood: Army uncovers Boko Haram logistics suppliers in Borno
The Nigerian Army on Sunday, said it had uncovered Boko Haram logistics supply syndicates among loggers and charcoal dealers in…
Army repels attack in Nasarawa, recovers 45 assorted arms
The Nigerian Army says it has repelled attacks from some criminal gangs and militia operating across communities in Nasarawa, Benue…
Army kill 17 bandits, arrest 67 in Nasarawa, Benue, Taraba
The Operation Wild Stroke of the Nigerian Army operating in Nasarawa, Benue and Taraba States says it has killed 17…
Buhari, fight Boko Haram, leave the press alone – Ben Bruce
Senator Ben Murray-Bruce representing Bayelsa East in the National Assembly has advised President Muhammadu Buhari to fight Boko Haram and…
Coup in Gabon, army seizes radio station
There are reports of military coup in Gabon, as the military seized the state-owned radio station in the capital Libreville…
Sectarian violence: Army arrest 71 suspects in Adamawa
Troops from the 23 Brigade, Yola, deployed to check the sectarian violence between Lunguda and Waja communities in Guyuk and…
Army: We didn’t close Maiduguri-Monguno Road
The Nigerian Army on Monday dismissed as ‘untrue’ social media reports indicating the closure of the Maiduguri-Monguno Road.
Army confirms killing of Naval officer in fight against Boko Haram
The Nigerian Army has confirmed the killing of a Naval officer in the fight against Boko Haram terrorists in Baga,…
Army lifts suspension on UNICEF activities in Northeast
The Nigerian Army has announced a reversal of the decision to suspend the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF)…
Metele: Army buries 19 soldiers
The Nigerian Army on Friday buried 19 soldiers among those who lost their lives in an attack by Boko Haram…
Boko Haram kills soldier, injure 7 others in Army base attack
According to AFP, Boko Haram militants attacked an army base in northeast Nigeria, killing one soldier, military sources said on…