Tag: Nigerian Army
What Army promises Nigerians during Yuletide
“As it stands today, troops have maintained an offensive posture, conducting several kinetic and non-kinetic operations in the forms of…
Lagbaja mourns as former COAS Chris Alli dies at 79
Alli, who was appointed the 9th COAS in November 1993 and was in office until his retirement from service in…
Lt. Col. Imam emerges first Professor of Nigerian Army
At the NDA, Lt. Col. Imam has through his Research and Development efforts enormously contributed to enhancing the visibility of…
12 things to know about late Aderonke Kale, Nigeria’s first female Army General
Kale who passed away last Wednesday in London was also the first woman to attain the rank of Major General…
BREAKING: Troops arrest alleged mastermind of murder of Plateau Fulani leader in Lagos
"The relentless pursuit by OPSH led to his tracking and subsequent arrest in the Ogba area of Lagos State, where…
Massive break: Illegal weapon-manufacturing factory uncovered in Plateau, weapons uncovered
The recovered items include 6 AK-47 rifles, 4 sub-machine guns, 11 AK rifle bodies, a pistol and 7 x AK…
Seven bandits shot dead in battle with troops in Kaduna
Yahaya disclosed that similarly, on 3 November, 2023, acting on credible intelligence, troops carried out clearance operations around the general…
Troops foil Boko Haram attack in Kano, arrest suspects, recover guns, bombs
Troops of 3 Brigade Nigerian Army and the DSS operatives carried out the raid to stop and apprehend suspected Boko…
COAS Lagbaja: Nigerian Army has acquired electronic warfare capabilities
Lagbaja said this on Monday in Abuja, at the opening of the Maiden Cyber Security Workshop of the Nigerian Army…
Nigerian Army excited by performance of officers in promotion examination
The Examination President emphasized the significance of this achievement in enhancing the morale of the military officers. "Their success here…
‘We’ll crush you mercilessly,’ Army commander warns criminals in Benue
Nzan explained that the operation aimed at checkmating various skirmishes and criminality within the state, especially during the yuletide period.
Army, para-military stage 10km walk to strengthen relationship
At the walk were the Nigerian Army, Nigeria Navy, Immigration, Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Traffic Compliance Enforcement…
Troops clear IPOB/ESN hideouts, recover IEDs, rocket propeller
The clearance operations, which took place simultaneously on Thursday, were carried out on the Ihioma-Ihittenansa communities in Orsu Local Government…
COAS Lagbaja orders probe of alleged poor feeding of troops
The Nigerian army said had always prioritised the welfare of troops, including their nutrition, adding that it has a comprehensive…
Tinubu approves payment for 12 attack helicopters
The 12 MD 530F Cayuse attack helicopters would operationalise the Nigerian army aviation unit, which was set up to improve…
Nigerian army launches special operation to tackle banditry
Maj.-Gen. Sunday Igbinomwanhia, the Commander of Operation Whirl Stroke, launched the operation.
Army to restore nightlife in Imo
The commander further stated that the Joint Night Patrol Teams would bring the expertise, dedication and unwavering resolve of soldiers,…
Army speaks on ‘Ghana-must-go’ bags containing money carted away by robbers
Capt. Yemi Sokoya, Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, in a statement on Friday in Benin, said that media reports suggesting…
Incessant clash: LASTMA, army mend fence, agree to strengthen partnership
According to Oreagba "we won't abuse the relationship nor take the cordiality and warm friendliness which has existed between the…
Nigerian Army told to expose those plotting to topple Tinubu’s government
“Military rule has become paleolithic while soldiers who seize political power are not better than gangsters out to rob innocent…
Why soldier caught preaching in uniform was detained – Army
Nigerian Army explains why a soldier, Lance Cpl. Musa Adamu who was caught preaching while in his uniform on social…
Nigerian soldiers engage IPOB fighters in fierce battle in Delta (photos)
The troops conducted a raid operation on the fortified enclave located in the middle of a forested High ground in…
Army kills 2 IPOB-ESN gunmen in fire fight, 5 others arrested
"The Chief of Army Staff, Major General Taoreed Lagbaja has lauded the combined troops for their effort and urged them…
Fake Army Corporal Desmond Okeh busted in Rivers
Desmond Okeh was arrested on July 6 at a new generation bank fully dressed in the number six military camouflage…
Major General Lagbaja calls for spiritual efforts to complement military operations
Gen Lagbaja stated that the NA remains the pride of the nation and a force to reckon with in Africa…
Army Chief Lagbaja appoints more GOCs, Commanders, others
The redeployment is a routine exercise, particularly with the recent retirement of some senior officers as a result of the…
COAS Lagbaja redeploys top generals, appoints new GOCs, others
Nwachukwu said the redeployment and appointments were to reposition the Nigerian army for operational efficiency and functional administration.
Oil theft: Army dismisses claims by Dokubo
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigerian Army has reacted to allegations by ex-Niger Delta militant leader, Asari Dokubo, that some cabals…
Court orders Nigerian Army to pay N260,000 to host communities in Jaji
The Kaduna State High Court on Thursday ordered the Nigerian Army to pay N260,000 cost to host communities of Jaji…
Terrorist blows up self, others attack DSS, army, police with bombs in Kaduna
"During the raid in Kaduna State, the terrorists deployed Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) against the fighting forces. One of the…