Army
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The Nigerian Army Headquarters (AHQ) has refuted reports circulating on social and traditional media, alleging that the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, is gravely ill and receiving treatment abroad. In a statement titled “Nigerian Army Operational and Administrative Activities on Course, Contrary to Insinuations in the Media Space,” Major General…
3 days ago
Troops of the Nigerian Army have neutralised no fewer than four terrorists in Yobe and Borno states, recovering weapons and ammunition during the operations. According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, troops in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State, acting on verified intelligence, launched an attack on Boko Haram terrorists operating a tax collection point…
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Troops of the Nigerian Army have apprehended a female firearms courier and her accomplice at the Barikin Ladi Motor Park in Plateau State, disrupting a weapons smuggling network. Security expert Zagazola Makama disclosed the arrests on Saturday morning through a post on his official X account. "In a series of well-coordinated operations, troops of the…
4 days ago
The Nigerian Army has again reaffirmed its commitment to protecting lives and property and preserving the nation's territorial integrity. The pledge came on Thursday from the leadership of the 6 Brigade of the force which is located in Jalingo, the capital of Taraba State, while announcing their clamp down on three individuals suspected to be…
10 Oct
The Nigerian Army in Enugu has dismissed as false reports of an attack on its troops in Ehime Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State. Online media reports had claimed that the attack led to the loss of many lives as gunmen who laid an ambush shot sporadically at the soldiers. Reacting to the development…
6 Oct
Troops of 6 Division, Nigerian Army, in a sweeping crackdown on oil thieves, have dealt a devastating blow to economic saboteurs, deactivating over 15 illegal refining sites and arresting 10 suspects in a series of coordinated operations across the Niger Delta. According to Acting Deputy Director, 6 Division Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Danjuma Jonah,…
30 Sep
The Nigerian Army has pledged to collaborate with the Nigeria-Korea Friendship Institute (NKFI), Lokoja, on military innovations and national development. READ ALSO:Israel army says it ‘eliminated’ Hamas leader in Lebanon Brig.-Gen. Oluremi Fadairo, Commander, 12th Brigade, Nigerian Army, Lokoja, made the pledge while on an inspection visit to the institute on…
30 Sep
The Nigeria Army and the Voice of Nigeria (VON) said they are collaborating on responsible journalism and information dissemination, to address the prevailing insecurity in parts of Nigeria, especially in the South East region. The General Officer Commanding the 82 Division of the Nigeria Army, Enugu, Major General Hassan Taiwo Dada said the renewed collaboration would enhance…
29 Sep
Police operatives in Katsina State, in collaboration with soldiers, have foiled two different kidnap attempts and rescued six victims. READ ALSO:Edo Election: Ganduje gives families of late police officers N20m ASP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, the Public Relations Officer of the Katsina Police Command, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday.…
26 Sep
To guarantee a free press and effective military operations in the interest of national security, the Nigerian Army has appealed for enhanced media and military collaborators. The call for media and military collaboration was made at the one-day Army service-military cooperation Media Chat, third quarter of 2024 currently being held in Makurdi, Benue State capital.…
25 Sep
Former female soldier Private Ruth Ogunleye, who was discharged after accusing senior officers of sexual harassment, has urged the Nigerian Army to release the findings of its investigation into the matter. In January 2024, Ogunleye alleged via TikTok that Colonel I.B. Abdulkareem, along with Colonel G.S. Ogor and Brigadier General I.B. Solebo, had made her…
19 Sep
The Headquarters Training and Doctrine Command Nigerian Army (TRADOC) has held the TRADOC Nigerian Army Library Day Study Period 2024. While declaring the day open at the TRADOC Headquarters in Minna on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, the TRADOC Commander, Major General Kelvin Aligbe, stated that the forum comes at a time when all efforts are…
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The Federal High Court sitting in Kano has restrained the state Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) from conducting elections into chairmanships and councillorship seats in the 44 local government areas of the state. In a landmark judgment delivered by Justice Simon Amobeda on Tuesday, the court declared that all activities and preparations of KANSIEC in respect…
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The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilesa, Ilesa, Osun State, Prof. Taiwo Olufemi Asaolu, has described the recurring invasion by herdsmen and encroachment by illegal miners on the school land as some of the challenges confronting the institution. He said that due to the lack of perimeter fencing in the school, herders and miners have…
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Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has raised the alarm over projections by multiple sources that the global loss to cybercrimes may reach a staggering $10.5 trillion by 2025, with approximately 2,328 cases occurring daily. Olukoyede made this revelation on Tuesday in Abuja at the National Summit on Cybercrime…
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An infection with the new mpox variant clade 1b has been detected in Germany for the first time, the Robert Koch Institute health authority said on Tuesday. The infection occurred abroad and was detected last Friday, the institute said, adding that it did not see an increased risk for Germany but was "monitoring the situation…
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The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has condemned the federal government's plan to build lavish housing for judges, labelling it an act of corruption. The pro-democracy group claims that the executive branch’s decision to allocate public funds for the construction of luxury homes for judicial officers violates the principle of separation of powers…
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Jigawa State has successfully raised over N1 billion in support for victims of the recent tanker explosion in Majiya in Taura Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. The announcement was made by the state Commissioner for Information, Home Affairs, Youths and Sports, Sagir Musa, following a State Executive Council (SEC) meeting chaired by Governor…
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No fewer than 542 personnel are competing in the 2024 Nigerian Army Small Arms Championship (NASAC), the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. The week-long championship would featured 109 officers and 433 soldiers at Jaji Military Cantonment Range in Kaduna State. The participants comprised personnel of the Army Headquarters Garrison, Abuja; 1 Division Kaduna, 2…
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The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has announced the formation of a forensic investigative committee aimed at addressing the ongoing issues of grid collapses in Nigeria. The announcement follows recent disturbances to the national grid, which caused blackouts in several regions of the country twice within the past week. In a statement from his media…
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The House of Representatives Committee on Defense, says it will ensure effective utilization of resources allocated to military colleges and institutions. The institutions are: the Nigerian Defense Academy (NDA); Defense Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) and the Armed Forces Command and Staff College (AFCSC) Jaji. The Chairman of the committee, Babajimi Benson, said this on…
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Officials from the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) and Kaduna Electric have called for patience among residents in Northern states as the region continues to experience power outages due to issues with electricity transmission. On Tuesday, TCN announced that the outages were linked to the tripping of its 330kV DC Transmission Line, which has affected…