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Troops discover France-based NGO’s Staff ID card with slain Boko Haram terrorists

Agency Report Oct 14, 2019 0

A France-based non-governmental organisation, Première Urgence Internationale, is accused of working alongside Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists after a recent discovery by Nigerian troops. With headquarters in Asnieres-sur-Seine on the suburbs of Paris, Première prides itself as an “international NGO which helps civilians who are marginalised or…

We can defeat Boko Haram in 15 minutes if… – Army

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Oct 11, 2019 0

The Nigerian Army has said that defeating Boko haram menace is not a problem, while pointing out the major hindrance in defeating Boko Haram insurgents in the North East, boasting that it can defeat the insurgents in 15 minutes if they…

PHOTOS: Victorious Army troops tour Sambisa, other recaptured communities

Agency Report Oct 3, 2019 0

In continuation of its onslaught on Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists, the Nigerian Army has embarked on a victory tour around recaptured communities. The gallant troops were pictured enjoying a smooth sail from Sambisa to Damboa and Alagarno…

VIDEO: How Army troops risk toxic Lake Chad, Sambisa rivers to dispel Boko Haram

Agency Report Oct 2, 2019 0

The march to clear the fleeing Boko Haram terrorists by the troops of the Nigerian Army is a task non-negotiable. Whether on land, air or water, the gallant troops have displayed an incredible desire to get rid of the already…

NIFROP lauds Army on spiritual warfare seminar to defeat Boko Haram, extreme religious ideologies

Agency Report Oct 2, 2019 0

The National Inter-Faith and Religious Organisation for Peace (NIFROP) has hailed the Nigerian Army for organising a spiritual warfare seminar to combat Boko Haram's devilish ideologies. Unknown to Nigerians, this practice isn’t new as…

Kidnapping: Army dismisses three soldiers in Borno

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Sep 23, 2019 0

The Nigerian Army on Sunday says it has dismissed three soldiers arrested among a kidnapping gang in the outskirts of Maiduguri. Maj.-Gen. Olusegun Adeniyi, the Theater Commander, Operation Lafiya Dole, disclosed this while handing over…

#EndSARS: Wike reacts to Police killing of disarmed robbers in Lagos

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Aug 21, 2019 0

The governor of Rivers state, Nyesom Wike has reacted to the killing of two disarmed robbers by SARS operatives in the Igando area of Lagos yesterday. In his reaction, the governor stated that the act is beyond barbaric and the Police…

Army speaks on massive deployment of soldiers to South East, Cross River

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Aug 17, 2019 0

The Nigerian Army has urged South-East and Cross River state residents not to panic over massive movement of troops, military vehicles and weapons as it holds a week-long military exercise. The Deputy Director, Army Public Relations 82…

IRT killings: Shocking revelations emerge as top Taraba politicians fingered in bloody clash

Agency Report Aug 16, 2019 0

Fresh facts have emerged over the recent clash between men of the Intelligence Response Team of the Nigeria Police and some personnel of the Nigerian Army in Ibbi area of Taraba State.

Taraba killings: Rift between Army, Police deepens over leaked Memo from Buratai

Deji Oke Aug 13, 2019 0

Few hours after Defence Headquarters panel arrested two policemen responsible for allegedly leaking confidential information to a suspected kidnap kingpin Hamisu Wadume, there is another report of leaked Memo that is fueling the ongoing…

Memo to Joint Army/Police Panel on Taraba IRT Deaths

Agency Report Aug 12, 2019 0

The Nigerian Army and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) set up a joint investigation panel to unravel circumstances leading to the death of three members of the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) of the police, which President Buhari…

Nigerian Army gives update on soldier’s killing of Okada rider in Abia

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Aug 10, 2019 0

The Nigerian Army has provided an update on the shooting of a motorcycle rider, Chimaobi Nwaogu, of Umuokereke-Ngwa, in Obingwa LGA of Abia State by a soldier. A statement on Saturday by Army deputy spokesman, Col Aliyu Yusuf said…

Former CP, Tsav sues for calm between Police and Army, as presidential committee investigates…

Agency Report Aug 10, 2019 0

Elder statesman and former Commissioner of Police, Alhaji Abubakar Tsav, has called for calm in the ongoing face-off between the Nigerian Army and the Nigeria Police Force.

Chaos in Abia state as Youths set Army vehicle ablaze over death of tricycle driver (video)

Deji Oke Aug 7, 2019 0

There was outrage in Abia State this afternoon after a soldier was accused of killing a driver over N100 bribe.

276 Army Officers to Write Senior Staff Course Exams

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Aug 5, 2019 0

A total of 276 Army officers are to write the 2019 qualifying examination for Senior Staff Course at the Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported that army officers must pass the examination…

Alleged secret burial of soldiers: Stop dramatizing sponsored Wall Street Journal report – NDF…

Agency Report Aug 1, 2019 0

Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the last general election has been warned against dramatizing a sponsored story on Wall Street Journal on the alleged secret burial of slain military personnel.

Army renews call to Boko Haram insurgents to surrender

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Jul 21, 2019 0

Maj.-Gen. Bulama Biu, the General Officer Commanding 7 Div, Nigerian Army, has renewed call to Boko Haram insurgents to surrender their arms. Biu made the call at a feast organized in his honour on Saturday at the Command Guest House…

Nigerian Army graduates 259 cadets in Jaji

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Jul 20, 2019 0

The Nigerian Army has graduated 259 Cadets of Direct Short Service Course from Nigerian Army School of Infantry (NASI), Jaji, Kaduna State. The officers, who comprised serving and non-serving personnel, graduated in different fields in…

BREAKING: Army investigates viral video of soldier assaulting motorist in Lagos

Adejayan Gbenga Gsong Jul 18, 2019 0

The Nigerian Army (NA) Thursday morning said investigation has commenced into the assault of a motorist at Obalande by a man dressed in military camouflage. General Officer Commanding 81 Division Maj.-Gen Musa Yusuf while reacting to the…

Nigerian Army bans sale of petroleum products in jerrycans in Borno, Yobe, Adamawa

Odunsi Odunsi Jun 21, 2019 0

The Nigerian Army has placed a total ban on the sale of petroleum products in jerrycans in three states affected by the Boko Haram insurgency. The states are Borno, Yobe and Adamawa. An army spokesman, Ado Isa, said in a statement…

Rivers CSOs write Chief of Army Staff, hail conduct of Army personnel throughout 2019 polls

Agency Report Jun 15, 2019 0

The 2019 general elections may be a forgotten issue but the Nigerian Army’s translucent apolitical and uncompromising role is still fresh in the hearts of many.

Report reveals how fear of tribunal judgement is tormenting Wike to blackmail Army GOC

Agency Report May 23, 2019 0

The Centre for Conflict Investigation and Dialogue has revealed the recent verbal attack on the Nigerian Army by the Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike.

Photos: Army couple , four others killed after heavy rainfall in Ghana

Ngere Ify Davies Apr 16, 2019 0

A military officer, his wife (also a soldier) and four others have been reported dead following Sunday's April 15 torrential rains in Accra, Ghana. The soldier, according to the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) was driving…

Army van driving against traffic knocks down Woman in Abia, chances of survival narrow

OGBENI OPA Apr 6, 2019 0

It was a sad day in Aba, the commercial nerve of Abia State as a hilux van belonging to the Nigerian Army allegedly knocked down a yet-to-be identified female pedestrian said to be apparently heading towards her home at Ogbor Hill part of…

Bayelsa state govt vindicates Nigerian Army as COAS unveil new barracks

Deji Oke Mar 17, 2019 0

The Bayelsa Deputy Governor, retired Rear Admiral John Jonah has implored Nigerians not to blame the army for its involvement in the 2019 general elections.

Army parades Youth Corps Members involved in Electoral fraud

Teekay Mar 2, 2019 0

The 6 Division Nigerian army, Port-Harcourt, has paraded 11 National Youth Service Corps Members, 43 others over alleged electoral fraud in Rivers State.

Election Violence: Army parades Wike’s commissioner, PDP lawmaker, others

Deji Oke Feb 26, 2019 0

Army handover 35 suspects including Wike’s commissioner Dr. Reason Onya and a PDP lawmaker to the Deputy Commissioner in charge of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of Rivers Police Command.

2019: Army’s compliance with rules of engagement commendable – human rights group

Deji Oke Feb 22, 2019 0

Ahead of the general elections, the Coalition of Civil Society Groups on Human Rights and Conflict Management has hailed the Nigerian Army for its preparedness in ensuring a hitch-free exercise in compliance with the rule of law.

Group hails Buratai, Army over election security, sues for continuous loyalty amongst troops

Deji Oke Feb 22, 2019 0

The Coalition for Democracy and Good Governance has hailed the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen Tukur Buratai and the Nigerian Army over responsiveness to protecting Nigeria’s democracy and the sovereignty of the country.

Don’t dare Nigeria’s sovereignty

Deji Oke Feb 20, 2019 0

Read Full text of COAS, Buratai’s address to Nigerian Army ahead of rescheduled elections.