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Don’t aggravate security challenges, Army warns Gumi

TheNigerian Jun 23, 2021 0

THE Nigerian Army has warned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, to avoid utterances capable of escalating the current security challenges in the nation. The Army described as ”sad and unfortunate”, the comments made by Gumi…

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Troops arrest suspected bandit in possession of military kits

TheNigerian Jun 22, 2021 0

THE Nigerian Army says its troops operating along Mokwa-Jebba road, intercepted and arrested a fleeing bandit in a vehicle travelling from Zuru to Ibadan during a stop and search operation on Sunday. The Director, Army Public Relations,…

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Nigerian Army and the Buhari legacy in 6 years

TheNigerian Jun 18, 2021 0

Nigerians who are very observant might notice one peculiar character with the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari since 2015. He does not believe in what advertisers call self-marketing of his achievements as the democratic…

Security & Defence

Insecurity: Report lauds Nigerian Army on human rights, rescue of abductees

TheNigerian Dec 23, 2020 0

The Nigerian Army has received massive praises for showcasing a high level of human rights compliance in its various operations across the country this year. The Centre for Social Justice, Equity and Transparency (CESJET) made the…

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Army spokesman, Sagir Musa becomes Brigadier General as Nigerian Army promotes senior officers

TheNigerian Nov 27, 2020 0

The Acting Director of Army Public Relations Colonel Sagir Musa has been promoted to the rank of Brigadier General. Others include the former Army scribe, Brigadier General Rabe Abubakar, Brigadier General Hassan Ahmed the Army Provost…

Security & Defence

‘Best thing to happen to South-East’, INM welcomes Exercise Crocodile Smile VI

TheNigerian Nov 18, 2020 0

The Igbos in Nigeria Movement (INM) has welcomed the launch of the Nigerian Army's Exercise Crocodile Smile VI, describing it as the best thing to happen to the South-East. In a statement on Wednesday, the INM expressed…

Security & Defence

Group hails Army over rescue of kidnapped nursing mothers, children in Katsina

TheNigerian Nov 4, 2020 0

The Arewa Citizens for Good Governance (ACGG) has commended the Nigerian Army’s Operation Sahel Sanity for rescuing nursing mothers and children kidnapped by bandits in Diskuru village in Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina…

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Amnesty International fell for social media exaggeration, fake news in writing Lekki shootings’…

Thenigerian News Nov 3, 2020 0

A special report has revealed that Amnesty International succumbed to social media exaggeration and fake news in its report on the Lekki toll gate shootings in Lagos State. The Centre for International and Strategic Studies…

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Former-Army spokesman spits fire on bandits, hails military’s swift probe of fishing allegations…

Aug 15, 2020 0

A former Director of Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Sani Usman (retd), mni, has commended the Nigerian military for swift and transparent investigation of soldiers alleged to be involved in farming and fishing activities in the…

Security & Defence

Army launches inquiry into killing of Lieutenant by depressed soldier in Borno

Jul 31, 2020 0

The Nigerian Army says it has began investigations into the killing of a subaltern by a soldier suffering from depression in Borno State. Television Nigerian reports that a trooper of the Nigerian Army serving in 202 Battalion of 21…

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Nigerian Army Commissions 373 New Cadets at Jaji

Jul 25, 2020 0

The Nigerian Army, on Saturday commissioned a total of 373 Cadets of its Direct Short Service Course (DSSC) 25/2020, into officers cadre at the Nigerian Army, School of Infantry (NASI) in Jaji, Kaduna State. The officers, who…

Security & Defence

Massive turnout at army recruitment sign of confidence in military

Jul 16, 2020 0

The recent interests shown by thousands of youths, in taking a career in the Nigerian Army is a sign of the growing confidence, the youths of Nigeria have in the military. The Nigerian Army on 9th June made available recruitment forms…

Security & Defence

Nigerian Army Redeploys Senior Officers in New Postings and Appointments

Jul 14, 2020 0

In the rekindled spirit of professionalism, the Nigerian Army (NA) has approved and released the postings and appointments of some senior officers. The posting which was approved by the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General TY…

Security & Defence

Reports of 350 military personnel quitting is Boko Haram propaganda – CFAF

Jul 12, 2020 0

A group dedicated to fact-checking security issues in Nigeria, Central Force Against Fakenews (CFAF) has dismissed reports alleging that 350 personnel are leaving the Nigerian Armed Forces. According to CFAF's President, Aminu Bisku, the…

Security & Defence

We are motivated, willing to fight security threats; Frontline soldiers debunk loss of interest, As…

Jul 12, 2020 0

Nigerian Army frontline troops have said they are highly motivated towards tackling insecurity in the country particularly the war against armed banditry and terrorism in the Northern part of the country saying any thought of loss of…

Security & Defence

Gen. Buratai and his vision of human rights friendly Army

Jul 8, 2020 0

By Philip Agbese The Nigerian Army has traversed the historical path very gloriously. I have always known it as famous for professional exploits in Nigeria and abroad during peace keeping operations in parts of the world. The United…

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Nigerian Army @ 157, the role of corporate social responsibility in the fight against insurgency

Jul 8, 2020 0

By Tunde Johnson The Nigerian Army has come a long way. From the West Africa Frontier Force, WAFF, where it evolved to its current designation as Nigeria Army, the NA has seen lots of transformation and changes all aimed at enhancing…

Security & Defence

Nigerian Army and the numerous reasons to laud Buratai

Jul 6, 2020 0

By Idoko Ainoko The Nigerian Army is arguably one of the best in the African continent. Its exploits have been recognized globally by the United Nations, and other entities that have has reasons to give it a pass mark. This is indeed…

Security & Defence

Dialogue with criminals not a military option -Buratai

Jul 2, 2020 0

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has said that the military will not engage in dialogue with bandits or any criminal to bring an end to insecurity. Buratai stated this at a news conference to mark the commencement of the…

Security & Defence

Army, DICON and Unilorin sign MoU on the manufacture of composites for armour plating, military…

Jul 1, 2020 0

The signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Nigerian Army, Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) and University of Ilorin on the development of composite material for Armour Plating and other military hardwares…

Security & Defence

Insecurity: Redouble Your Efforts, Crush Boko Haram, Others Now – Buratai Warns GOCs,…

Jun 22, 2020 0

...Launches Ex Sahel Sanity As the country continues to grapple with insurgency, banditry, kidnapping and other myriads of insecurity, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai, has warned that complacency…

Security & Defence

Zulum commends COAS for establishing hospital in Maiduguri

Jun 2, 2020 0

Governor Babagama Umara Zulum of Borno state has commended the gallantry of officers and men of the Nigerian Army for their efforts, sacrifices and doggedness in the counter insurgency operations. He also commended the Chief of Army…

Security & Defence

Army launches 200-bed referral hospital in Borno

Jun 1, 2020 0

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt Gen Tukur Buratai said the establishment of a 200-bed capacity military hospital in Maiduguri was to save time and reduce the stress which sick and wounded troops often experience in the theatre of…

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Boko Haram: ‘Buhari, Army Have Done What is Impossible for World Leaders’ -Abubakar Tsav

May 26, 2020 0

A former commissioner of police, Lagos State, Alhaji Abubakar Tsav has described the five years of President Muhammadu Buhari in the saddle of leadership in Nigeria as phenomenal in the annals of the country with regards to the prosecution…

Security & Defence

Nigerian Army records major breakthrough in sustained onslaught against bandits, terrorists

May 25, 2020 0

Troops of Army Super Camp 11 in Gamboru, Ngala Local government area of Borno State has sustained its onslaught against insurgents and other criminal in its reinvigorated operations across the country. The Coordinator, Defence Media…

Security & Defence

Buratai to Zulum: ‘Your support is quite immeasurable’

May 25, 2020 0

The support of Borno Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, mni to the Nigerian Army is immeasurable, the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Yusuf Tukur Buratai has said. Buratai who has been in Maiduguri for over a month now to lead the…

Security & Defence

Troops Crush 35 Boko Haram Terrorists, Recover Arms in Borno State

May 24, 2020 0

***Buratai commends troops for gallantry, professionalism Over 35 Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists have met their waterloo under superior fire power from the troops of Operation Lafiya Dole in Borno State. Coordinator Defence Media…

Security & Defence

Buratai’s winning magic a product of strategic planning- Cpt. Adeleke

May 8, 2020 0

A former military officer and historian, Capain AI Adeleke (rtd) has said the current victories of the Nigerian Army over Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists are products of deep strategic thinking on the part of the Nigerian military top…

Security & Defence

Audio Recording: Army has exposed Shekau’s lies – Security Expert, Murphy

May 6, 2020 0

A security expert, Richard Murphy has said the killing of 135 Boko Haram terrorists in the Timbuktu Triangle around northeast Nigeria has exposed the terror group’s leader, Abubakar Shekau as a liar who is now under pressure to maintain an…

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Covid 19:Nigerian Army donates protective equipment to FCT Minister

May 6, 2020 0

As part of its efforts towards curbing the spread of COVID 19 pandemic in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) the Nigerian Army has donated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and other kits to FCT administration on the 6th of May 2020.…

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Boko Haram 134: Our military have lightened our spirits in spite of Covid-19 – African women network

May 6, 2020 0

The Africa Women Arise for Change Network (AWACN) has hailed the Nigerian military’s final clearance operation against Boko Haram terrorists as the sole bright spot in an utterly gloomy COVID-19 season. AWACN, in a statement on…

Security & Defence

Buratai, Nigerian troops must sustain onslaught against Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists – Arewa youths

May 4, 2020 0

The Coalition of Arewa Youths for Good Governance (CAYGG) has charged the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai and the troops on the frontlines to sustain the momentum against Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists.…

Security & Defence

General Buratai, Nigerian Army and the place of patriotism

Apr 30, 2020 0

By Nkechi Odoma Assessing a phenomenon comprehensively at every point and dimension of history is quite difficult. It is impossible to get an accurately wholistic picture of any occurrence, so long as different people are involved in…

Opinion

Avoiding dissents in final onslaught against Boko Haram

Apr 22, 2020 0

By Vincent Amah Recently, the news from the north east has been very good and encouraging. The given continued successes of our troops against the combined evil of Boko Haram and the so-called Islamic State of West Africa Province in…

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Nigerian Army’s successes over Boko Haram have sent foreign agents, fake activists into coma,…

Apr 20, 2020 0

The Citizens Against Fake Activists (CAFA) believes the Nigerian Army's recent victory over Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Yobe State has sent fake activists in the country as well as their collaborators outside the shores into a prolonged…

Security & Defence

Buni Gari 105: Intensify onslaught against fleeing terrorists, Arewa youths beg Nigerian Army

Apr 20, 2020 0

The Arewa Action for Change and Peace (AACP) has urged the Nigerian Army to sustain its momentum against Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists following a successful onslaught in Buni Gari, Yobe State that left 105 casualties on the side of the…

Security & Defence

Troops kill 105 insurgents, recover cache of arms in Buni Gari encounter.

Apr 19, 2020 0

...Buratai salutes troops for gallantry, exploits against insurgents. Following aggressive follow up/exploitation operation carried out by troops of Sector 2, Operation LAFIYA DOLE (OPLD), it is now comfirmed that a total of One…

Security & Defence

‘Now is the time to eliminate Boko Haram remnants’, Buratai charges troops

Apr 17, 2020 0

Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General T.Y Buratai, has called on troops of Operation Lafiya Dole that now is the best time to wipe out fleeing Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists. The Army Chief, who is at the thick of things, gave this…

Security & Defence

Boko Haram: Final show-down imminent as Army moves weapons, troops to Lake Chad

Apr 13, 2020 0

The Nigerian Army has began movement of newly acquired weapons of war and soldiers into Sambisa forest and Lake Chad region for final showdown with Boko Haram. The Nigerian Army recently took delivery of a shipment of military…

Security & Defence

X-raying Nigerian Army’s unmatched record in counter-terrorism

Apr 12, 2020 0

By Richard Murphy In August 2015, UN Secretary General, Ban Ki Moon, had cause to commend Nigeria's effort towards counter terrorism in the West African sub region. He said while speaking at a Dialogue on extreme violence and other…

Security & Defence

Boko Haram: Buratai relocates to the Northeast

Apr 11, 2020 0

The Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen Tukur Buratai has relocated fully to the North East where he is overseeing and directing the overall operation in the theatre and other Nigerian Army operations across the country the Army said. Gen Buratai…

Security & Defence

Boko Haram: Chadian forces didn’t crossover to Nigerian territory – Army

Apr 10, 2020 0

The Nigerian Army on Friday refuted claims by a Chadian Army Officer that the Chadian forces were in some parts of Nigerian territory in the fringes of the Lake Chad region. The Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Sagir Musa,…

Security & Defence

Stop depicting the military as brutal in your drama skits -Army warns entertainers

Apr 10, 2020 0

The Nigerian Army has sent a stern warning to creative artists and comedians in the habit of depicting the military as brutal in drama skits and short videos. Some artistes in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent lockdown…

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War on Insurgency: Nigerian Army commissions 55 combat vehicles for operation in Northeast

Apr 8, 2020 0

The Nigerian Army has procured and commissioned 55 Buffalo 4-Wheel vehicles to increase the mobility and combat efficiency of its personnel in mission areas, especially the ongoing counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency operations against…

Security & Defence

Army arrests soldiers in viral video threatening to molest women

Apr 4, 2020 0

The Nigerian Army says it has arrested some soldiers who appeared in a viral video using uncouth and uncivilized language purportedly threatening to molest women in Warri Delta State. In a tweet, the Nigeria said the soldiers were…

Security & Defence

Army Routine Deployment: A Note for Wailers & Hailers

Apr 1, 2020 0

By Charles Ibekwe On Tuesday, the Nigerian Army redeployed some top generals and senior officers in a move meant to reinvigorate and enhance synergy as a tradition in its operations. Among those redeployed is the theatre Commander of…

Security & Defence

Army promotes former RSM, one other to Captain, appoints new RSM for Army Hq

Mar 21, 2020 0

The Nigerian Army Council has meritoriously approved the grant of Concessional Commission in the rank of Captain to one Army Warrant Officer and One Master Warrant Officer that exceptionally distinguished themselves in the service of our…

Security & Defence

Why the Army is involved in internal security operations – Buratai

Mar 19, 2020 0

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, has offered an explanation as to why troops of the Nigerian Army are regularly involved in several internal security operations across the country. He said the dynamic and…

Security & Defence

EXPO 2020: Buratai inspects Nigerian made war equipment

Mar 19, 2020 0

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai was conducted round to inspect some of the indigenous fighting equipment manufactured by Defence Industries Corpoation of Nigeria (DICON) in conjunction with Command Engineering Depot (CED)…

Security & Defence

Boko Haram will soon be history – Buratai

Mar 8, 2020 0

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, has assured that Boko Haram would soon be crushed. General Buratai who was represented by the Chief of Policy and Plans, Lieutenant General Lamidi Adeosun gave the assurance…

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