Nigerian Army

Nigerian Army Cracks Down on Oil Thieves, Destroys 24 Illegal Refineries

The Nigerian Army has dealt a significant blow to oil thieves in the Niger Delta region, arresting 29 suspects, destroying 24 illegal refineries,...

Updated: Tragedy Strikes in Lagos: One Soldier Dies, Several Others Hurt in Drunk-driving Mishap 

Contrary to initial reports of four fatalities, the 81 Division of the Nigerian Army has clarified that only one soldier lost his life,...

Just in: Notorious terrorist kingpin, Bello Turji, mulls surrendering, says CDS

Bello Turji, known for his notoriety as a terrorist leader in the country, has expressed willingness to surrender, according to the Chief of...

Tinubu Performs Groundbreaking for Armed Forces HQ, Commits to Boosting Military Strength

President Bola Tinubu has performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a new Armed Forces headquarters complex in Abuja, marking a significant...

We must end decade-long security challenges in Nigeria in 2025 – Gen. Musa

After more than a decade of battling banditry, terrorism, and other security threats, Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, has announced that...

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...