Nigerian Army

Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists’ ambush: Defence HQ confirms killing of 5 soldiers in Borno

The Defence Headquarters has confirmed that Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists ambushed troops conducting stabilization operations in the Gubio Local Government Area of Borno State,...

Troops crack down on oil thieves in Niger Delta

The Nigerian Army’s 6 Division, in collaboration with other security agencies, has launched a successful operation against illegal oil bunkering in the Niger...

In one swoop, Nigerian Army retires 15 generals

The Nigerian Army has pulled out 15 generals from its artillery corps amid the Chief of Army Staff’s health challenge. The Nigerian Army,...

Just in: Chief of Army Staff Lagbaja not dead — Army debunks rumour

The Nigerian Army on Sunday refuted reports in circulation that the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, is dead. Several reports, originating...

Updated: Alleged killing of policeman in Lagos: Army launches investigation

The 81 Division of the Nigerian Army says it has initiated an investigation into the death of Police Officer Saka Ganiyu, who allegedly...

No excuses, you must end banditry, retired Gen. Danjuma tells CDS Musa

A retired Army general and one-time Chief of Army Staff, Theophilus Danjuma, has thrown a big challenge at the Chief of Defence Staff,...

Nigerian Army visits Ojukwu’s bunker, other civil war heritage sites in Anambra

By Emmanuel Ndukuba, Awka Maj.-Gen. John Sokoya has led the Nigerian Army Heritage and Future Centre team to Anambra State to see key...

Pres. Tinubu Hails Military’s Success Against North-West Security Threats

President Bola Tinubu has commended the Nigerian military for its successful operations against security threats in the north-west region of the country. The...

Detention: Okuama leaders institute legal action against DSS, Army, demand N200m damages

Two Okuama community leaders, who were among the six detained by military personnel in Ughelli South, Delta State, have filed a lawsuit against...

Protests: Army vows to defend Nigeria’s democracy

The Military High Command said on Friday that it is committed to protecting Nigeria’s democracy and vowed to stand firm against any attempts...

Counterfeit alcoholic beverages: NAFDAC seals 100 shops, suspects apprehended in Enugu

The National Agency for Food Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has shut down about 100 shops in the Ogbete area of Main Market...

Army confiscates 14 illegal oil bunkering vessels laden with stolen crude

The Nigerian Army has vowed to clamp down on economic saboteurs involved in the vandalism of crude oil installations in the Niger Delta...

Aba slain soldiers: Gov. Otti visits victims’ widows, pledges support

Abia Gov. Alex Otti has paid a condolence visit to the 144 Battalion of the Nigerian Army, promising justice and support to the...

Killing of soldiers in Aba: We will respond fiercely, Defence Headquarters vows

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has vowed to avenge the killing of five soldiers on May 30 at a military checkpoint in the Obingwa...

Nigerian Army dismisses six soldiers, sanctions two for gross misconduct

The Nigerian Army, 3 Division, Rukuba Plateau State, has dismissed and jailed six of its personnel and sanctioned two others for committing various...

Pres. Tinubu pays last respect to 17 soldiers murdered in Delta State

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday extended scholarships to the children of the 17 soldiers who were slain in the Delta State village of...