Tag: Nigerian Army
Is VDM’s name being considered for Military embedding? – A close look at Nigeria’s Defence Minister’s proposal
A single statement delivered inside a high level defence gathering in Abuja on June 13, 2026 quickly shifted…
Who was Rabe Abubakar? Ex-Major General who recently died in bandits’ captivity
As Major General Rabe Abubakar was lowered into the ground at Gidan Dawa Cemetery, Katsina, a crowd of…
Unpacking the strict conditions attached to Justice Crack’s Bail from police custody
The atmosphere around the Federal High Court in Abuja in May 2026 carried a kind of quiet tension…
Brigadier General Oseni Braimah: A Hero Who Paid The Ultimate Price
On Thursday morning, April 9, members of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) killed Brigadier General…
From Battlefield to Dismissal: The Story of ‘Soja Boi’ Who Dared Politicians to Send Their Kids to War
A viral video showing Lance Corporal Rotimi Olamilekan, sometimes known as Soja Boi, has sparked controversy after he…
Remembering the Fallen (2015 – 2025): Nigerian Military Officers Who Made The Ultimate Sacrifice
The Nigerian army has had both successes and setbacks in its struggle against insurgency, particularly Boko Haram, a…
2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day: How Tinubu, Nigerian leaders Pay Tributes To Fallen Soldiers
Nigeria commemorates Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day (AFCRD) on January 15. On this day, the entire country…
2026 Army Recruitment: How To Apply
The Nigerian Army on Tuesday, January 6, launched recruitment for the Direct Short Service Commission and declared free…
“Joining Is Like a Death Sentence”— Youths react to Nigerian Army Recruitment
The Nigerian Army on Tuesday, January 6, launched recruitment for the Direct Short Service Commission and declared free…
How NYSC Camps became Nigeria’s fast track Police training grounds in late 2025
When November 26, 2025 hit, Abuja felt the weight of urgency. The Presidential Villa released a statement that…
Meet Brigadier General Musa Uba, the heroic Nigerian soldier who was killed by ISWAP in an ambush
ISWAP fighters on Friday, November 14, tragically killed Brigadier General Musa Uba in an ambush in Borno State.…
Lt. General Olufemi Oluyede: 21 things you probably do not know about the new Chief of Defence Staff
On Friday, October 24, President Bola Tinubu appointed Lt. General Olufemi Oluyede as the new Chief of Defence.…