Tag: Nigerian Army
FEC okays N970.2m for provision of barracks for Nigeria Customs
The Federal Executive Council(FEC) on Wednesday approved the sum of N970.2 million for the provision of residential accommodation for the…
Boko Haram: Troops repel fresh attack in Maiduguri
Troops of the Nigerian Army on Tuesday repelled attacks coordinated by Boko Haram at Moloi Village on the outskirts of…
How we prevented Rivers from destruction during 2019 polls – Army
Brig.-Gen. Felix Omongue, Acting Director of Operations, Nigerian Army, has disclosed that Rivers would have burnt to ashes, if not…
Unpatriotic elements, foreign collaborators plan to disrupt Nigeria’s democratic process – Army
The Nigerian Army on Saturday alleged that some unpatriotic elements in collusion with their foreign collaborators are planning to derail…
Nigerian Army set to establish 3 secondary schools in Ekiti
The Nigerian Army has concluded arrangements for the establishment of three command secondary schools in Ekiti. The state Commissioner for…
Army destroys 500 drums of adulterated diesel
The Nigerian Army has destroyed 500 drums of adulterated diesel and two cars seized from smugglers in Jebs Community in…
Army says rules of engagement against cruelty to man
The Nigerian Army says its Training, Code of Conduct, Rules of Engagement and Standard Operating Procedure are against cruel punishment…
Nigerian army 4 Brigade range classification exercise kicks off Thursday
The 4 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Benin in Edo, has announced that it would commence its 2019 Range classification exercise on…
Air Force probes alleged killing of residents in Zamfara
A team of Nigerian Air Force officers, led by AVM Idi Lubo, on Friday arrived Zamfara to investigate allegations that…
Oba of Benin lauds Nigerian Army for protecting democracy
The Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, has lauded the Nigerian Army…
Boko Haram: Army repels attack on Damaturu
The Sector 2, Operation LAFIYA DOLE of Nigerian Army in Damaturu, on Wednesday, said it successfully repelled suspected Boko Haram…
Operations to combat terrorism has recorded success – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says ongoing military operations to combat terrorism, banditry and economic sabotage has recorded some successes in…
Army, Police, others receive Grand cereals awards
No fewer than 60 indigenous distribution companies patronising products of Grand Cereals Limited have been awarded by the company.
Nigerian Army releases Gov Wike’s aide, SARS re-arrest him
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt An aide of Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, Kenneth Opusingi, arrested by soldiers has been released.…
Rivers Guber Poll: Nigerian Army rejects INEC’s report
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt The Nigerian Army has expressed shock over its indictment by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on…
Gunmen kill Nigerian Army Garrison Commander
An army spokesman has confirmed the killing of Col. Mohammed Barack, the Garrison Commander, 33 Artillery Brigade of Nigerian Army…
Asari Dokubo demands release of two cousins allegedly arrested by Army
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Ex-Niger Delta warlord, Mujahid Asari Dokubo, has called for the unconditional release of two of his cousins…
2019 Polls: Again, Army explains role
The Nigerian Army has again clarified that its role in the 2019 general elections is purely assisting the civil authority…
Troops foil robbery attempt on Benin-Lagos expressway
Troops of the 4 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Benin, on Friday foiled a suspected robbery attempt on the Benin-Lagos expressway.
Elections: Army embarks on “Operation Show of Force” in Akwa Ibom
The 2 Brigade Nigerian Army, Uyo in Akwa Ibom has embarked on a joint show of force parade.
Army releases video of fake soldiers abusing a Nigerian
The Nigerian Army has released a video of fake soldiers abusing a Nigerian. The army disowned the video, saying that…
Presidential Election: Nigerian Army vows to deal with trouble makers
The Nigerian Army has vowed to deal decisively with anyone planning to disrupt the rescheduled Presidential and National Assembly elections,…
New Army spokesman assumes duty
The acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Sagir Musa, assumed duty on Thursday at the Army Headquarters in Abuja. Musa…
Insurgency: Army embarks on community development projects in Northeast
The Nigerian Army on Monday said it had embarked on community development projects to fast-track re-settlement of communities ravaged by…
Insurgency: Nigerian Army foil attack, kill 4 in Borno
The Nigerian Army on Sunday said its troops had successfully foiled attack and killed four Boko Haram insurgents at Malumfatori…
3 Div. hosts 2019 Army promotion exams
The 3 Division, Nigeria Army Rukuba near Jos is hosting the 2019 Lieutenant to Captain promotion examination.
Troops kill 2 Boko Haram insurgents, 2 women rescued
The Nigerian Army on Sunday said its troops killed two Boko Haram insurgents in the ongoing clearance operation at Kajeri…
More than 100 Nigerian soldiers killed since 26 December – Report
Armed groups have killed more than 100 soldiers and seized a huge stock of weapons in clashes in northeast Nigeria…
Army’s victory in Baga excites fishermen
Fishermen in Borno, whose means of livelihood were disrupted by insurgents, have hailed the military over the victory against Boko…
Troops nab wanted Boko Haram terrorist
The Army has arrested a wanted Boko Haram member, Babagana Abubakar (aka Alagarno) at Bulabulim Ngarnam community on the outskirt…