Tag: Nigerian Army
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…
Another Chibok girl rescued in Borno
Ali said that Saratu was rescued on May 6, by troops of 21 Armoured Brigade during clearance Operation at Ukuba…
Nigerian Army deploys troops in Guinea Bissau
The troops began their pre-deployment training on March 21 at the Martin Luther Agwai International Leadership and Peace Keeping Centre…
Residents flee Rivers community as soldiers search for stolen rifles
Some reports indicated that troops stormed the community over the shooting of two soldiers and carting away of their riffles…
Army veterans seek review of retirement age
To earn respect in their respective communities, the veterans were tasked with performing community service and respecting community influencers.
Army redeploys Gen. Lagbaja, 74 other senior officers
As the GOC of Division 1, General Lagbaja has been led the successes recorded by the troops in the battle…
Video of Ado Doguwa firing AK-47 was in Falgore forest – DHQ
“The Defence Headquarters wishes to assure Nigerians that on no occasion would the armed forces engage in training or arming…
Army Corporal goes berserk, shoots Commander, 2 others dead in Sokoto
The rampaging soldier committed suicide by shooting himself dead after after the triple murder.
Buhari speaks on his civil war experience, why he ‘ran’ to join army
President Buhari, a retired General of the Nigerian Army spoke at the palace of Emir of Daura, Faruk Umar Faruk,…
Massive shake-up in Nigerian Army, generals, commanders, others redeployed
Nwachukwu said that the officers affected are Major Generals and Brigadier Generals amongst several other senior officers across army formations…
Nigerian Army: Lt. PP Johnson still in IPOB’s captivity
Nwachukwu stressed that the video footage being circulated and associated with the rescue claim was an old video of the…
Troops ambush bandits, kill 10, destroy camps in Kaduna
Aruwan said “According to feedback to the Kaduna State Government, the troops set up ambush positions at bandits’ crossing points…
Buhari at 80: Why he’s baffled that Army doesn’t have his WAEC certificate
Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the President (Media and Publicity) writes on 12 salient facts about President Muhammadu Buhari…
Nigerian Army promotes 122 senior officers
The newly promoted officials were charged to remain focused, selfless, and loyal in their service to the nation to justify…
2023: Military will remain apolitical, professional – Gen. Irabor
“We remain subject to the civil authority; we are men and women of the law, obeying the constitution and ensuring…
Army ready with robust contingency plans for 2023 elections, says COAS Yahaya
Yahaya spoke during the closing of the 2022 Chief of Army Staff Annual Conference on Friday in Sokoto.
What Buhari told Nigerian Army on 2023 general elections
On the 2023 polls, the President noted that it is imperative that the Army and the Armed Forces in general…
How drunk Army Corporal crushed Brig. Gen. James to death in Lagos
Though General James was swiftly evacuated to the NAFRC Medical Center after the incident, he was confirmed him dead by…
Nigerian Army worried over low interest in recruitment from Rivers
COAS was concerned that Rivers State was unable to fill its recruitment quota into the Nigerian Army.