Tag: Nigerian Army
Nigerian Army vows to track down bandits, terrorists in Katsina, Borno, Sokoto
The Nigerian Army has vowed to track, capture or eliminate all the terrorists, bandits and their collaborators in Borno, Katsina…
Teenage BH terrorist Babagana surrenders, urges others to follow
A teenage Boko Haram terrorist Muhammadu Abubakar a.k.a Babagana has surrendered to the Nigerian troops. Others are giving up or…
Boko Haram devils kill over 20 as they break fast
More than 20 people in the Gajigana community in Borno state, who were preparing to break their Ramadan fast, have…
20 Boko Haram terrorists killed in clash with Nigerian troops
Nigerian troops kill 20 Boko Haram and ISWAP) terrorists, in a clash north west of Baga town in Borno state,…
Nigerian Army neutralises criminals in Benue, Nasarawa
The Defence Headquarters said that troops of Operation Whirl Stroke have succeeded in killing two gang members in Benue, and…
Army guns down Orjandu Benue’s most wanted criminal
A notorious criminal kingpin in Benue, Terugwa Igbagwa, a.k.a Orjandu has been killed by Nigeria’s military. Defence Headquarters spokesman Major…
Buhari condoles with Buratai over mother’s death
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday condoled with the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Yusuf Buratai over the death of his…
Ruthless Nigerian troops wipe out 134 BH terrorists
The Defence Headquarters claimed Nigerian troops of Operation Lafiya Dole (OPLD) have eliminated 134 Boko Haram terrorists and arrested 16…
Throwback: Major Orkar, Shaki and the Journalism We Practiced
On the coup day of 22 April, 1990, three journalists, Bayo Onanuga, Babafemi Ojudu and Seye Kehinde, embarked on a…
Fani-Kayode lied: Nigerian military clears air on Borno airstrike
The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) has debunked reports that civilians were killed in the airstrikes conducted by the Air…
Insurgency: Nigerian army procures additional artillery, tanks
The Nigerian Army has procured additional tanks and artillery armaments to further strengthen its fight against insurgency.
Coronavirus: Nigerian Army to produce, supply Liquefied Oxygen
The Nigerian Army is ready to produce and store pure Liquefied Oxygen for immediate supply to isolation centres and designated…
Coronavirus lockdown: Army dismisses torture videos
The Defence Headquarters has dismissed the torture videos being circulated on social media alleged to have been perpetrated by the…
Nigerian Army embarks on mass recruitment
The Army Headquarters said it has embarked on mass recruitment of personnel into its Special Forces Concept Training nationwide.
Wadume: Army shields 10 accomplices as terrorism trial begins
Nigeria's military authorities are shielding 10 soldiers connected with Taraba kidnap kingpin, Hamisu Bala, aka Wadume and have refused to…
Interagency cooperation: Okowa lauds army in Delta
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has commended the Nigerian Army for its cooperation with other security agencies in tackling security…
Why Nigerian military needs special financing – Lawmaker
A lawmaker representing Idanre/Ifedore Federal Constituency, Tajudeen Adefisoye, has drummed support for a bill seeking special financial support for the…
Buhari orders troops: Go after Boko Haram, ISWAP
President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered Nigerian troops to pursue the terrorists of Boko Haram and ISWAP and make them pay…
One soldier dies, another wounded in Garkida counter attack
One Nigerian soldier died and another was wounded in Friday's counter offensive against Boko Haram by troops of 232 Battalion…
Our duty to families of fallen heroes – Army
The Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC), Headquarters, Nigerian Army, Minna on Saturday said the army was committed to welfare of…
Buratai to troops: I’m proud of you
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai has commended troops of Operation Lafiya Dole (OPLD) for their recent feat…
We will battle security challenges – Army Commander
The Nigerian Army Signals at its 2019 West African Social Activities (WASA) on Saturday said it would intensify its commitment…
Nigerian Army officer bags Commonwealth Peace Award
The Commanding Officer, 72 Special Forces Battalion Makurdi, Lt. Col. A.D. Alhassan, has been honoured by the West African College…
Damaturu-Maiduguri road open: Army debunks fake news
The Nigerian Army has dismissed reports insinuating purported blockade of the Maiduguri-Damaturu Road by the insurgents as “fake and mischievous”.
Insecurity: Zamfara Govt. donates 6 vehicles to Army
The Zamfara State Government on Thursday donated six vehicles to the Nigerian Army, as part of efforts to enhance fight…
Boko Haram, soldiers engage in fierce gun battle in Borno
Troops fighting Boko Haram terrorists in Borno State were attacked in Damasak area of the state.
Nigerian Army reopens Maiduguri-Damboa road
The reopening of Maiduguri-Damboa road in Borno by Nigerian Army on Tuesday has been welcomed by the people and the…
Boko Haram: Army refutes killing, abduction of soldiers
The Nigerian Army has dismissed the report of killing and abduction of soldiers by Boko Haram terrorists along Gwoza-Bama road…
Army uncovers bandit’s weapons hidden in beans chaff
Troops of 1 Division, Nigerian Army deployed to Operation Whirl Punch have arrested 50- year-old Ahmadu Mohammed, a suspected gun…
Army’s performance in 2019 – GOC
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 1 Division Kaduna, Maj.-Gen Faruq Yahaya, has appraised performance of his division in the year…