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New Army spokesman General Nwachukwu assumes duty
The Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu has stated that the complex nature of security challenges being experienced in the country require a…
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We’re not on vengeance mission in Abia, Army says
THE Nigerian Army High Command has debunked speculations that troops were on a revenge mission in the state, following the alleged killing of a soldier.
Army spokesperson, Brigadier…
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Surrender now, Army tells Boko Haram
THE Nigerian Army yesterday asked remnants of the Boko Haram terrorists to surrender and embrace peace.
The General Officer Commanding (GOC), 7 Division, Nigerian Army, Brig.-Gen. A.A.…
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Killings: We’ve cried enough, it’s time for action, says Ortom
GOVERNOR Samuel Ortom says his people have cried enough due to unabated attacks by marauding herdsmen and now is the time to take decisive action.
Ortom stated this yesterday at the…
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Nigerian Army foils fresh kidnap attempt on another Kaduna school
Troops of the Nigerian Army on Friday foiled a planned abduction on Prelude Comprehensive College, Kujama area of Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
The bandit attack was…
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Army redeploys 11 Generals, appoints new spokesman
THE Nigerian Army has announced the redeployment of 11 Generals and other senior officers in a major shakeup.
A statement by the army spokesman, Mohammed Yerima, last night said the…
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Existing tinted car permits, spy number plates remain valid – IGP
THE Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, says all existing vehicle tinted glass permits which were duly issued by the Nigeria Police Force remain valid.
This follows an…
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ISWAP fighters killed as troops foil Dikwa attack
THE Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) recorded losses yesterday evening in Dikwa town, Borno State.
Troops deployed to the area repelled the sect members after a fierce…
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June 12: Deal with anyone that threatens security, IGP tells officers
AHEAD of alleged planned nationwide protests on June 12, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba, has ordered all Zonal Assistant Inspectors General of Police,…
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IPOB, not herders responsible for security crisis –Miyetti Allah
THE proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and not Fulani herdsmen are behind the insecurity in parts of the country, the Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore has said.
The group blamed…
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