Nigeria Army
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Troops of the 6 Division, Nigerian Army, in conjunction with other security agencies, have scaled up their operations against illegal oil bunkering in the Niger Delta Region. The latest achievements, recorded between November 11 and 17, 2024, include the recovery of ammunition, deactivation of 46 illegal refining sites, and confiscation of over 95,000 litres of…
9 Oct
The Nigerian Army high command has suspended the Commander of 3 Brigade, Kano, Brigadier General MA Sadiq. Although army authorities who confirmed his suspension did not disclose his specific wrongdoing, it was gathered that the senior officer sold palliative rice meant for soldiers, as well as official vehicles belonging to the army. According to army…
29 Jul
The Nigerian military high command has reiterated that the Armed Forces of Nigeria's draft Harmonized Terms and Conditions of Service (HTACOS) is to promote efficiency and overall welfare of personnel. Spokesman of the military, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, made the disclosure today. According to him, the attention of the Defence Headquarters was drawn to some…
14 Jun
In a counter-terrorism operation conducted on Thursday, June 13, 2024, troops of the Nigerian Army deployed in Kaduna State neutralized six terrorists and recovered different arms. The operation, which targeted identified terrorist hideouts in the Birnin Gwari general area, is part of a special clearance mission aimed at restoring peace and security in the state.…
28 May
The Nigerian Army troops of Operation Hadin Kai in Maiduguri, in collaboration with Civilian Joint Task Force, Borno State, have arrested a soldier, Corporal Francis Bako, for allegedly stealing ammunition. Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency expert and Security analyst in the Lake Chad region that the soldier was arrested by Military intelligence at…
27 May
The Nigerian Army Headquarters said security agencies have finally resolved to reopen the Banex plaza after one week of closure, following a brutal attack on soldiers. Disclosing the new development, spokesman of the army, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu noted that the decision was taken after a high-level meeting convened in the Office of the National…
27 May
The Nigerian army finally broke their silence on their meddling with the Kano State emirate squabble. The high command exonerated personnel from the controversy, claiming its soldiers were not involved in the row. Spokesman of the army, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, said contrary to insinuations by the Kano state chapter of the Nigerian Bar Association…
24 May
A team of four soldiers have been dismissed for killing a personnel of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Bida Council area of Niger State. Spokesman of the police Wasiu Abiodun in a statement said the incident occurred on March 9 when a team of NDLEA officers were on stop and search at…
21 May
The Nigerian Army has warned members of the public to exercise caution and restraint in dealing with military personnel and other security operatives, especially when they are in uniform. Army spokesman, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu gave the warning today in a statement. Nwachukwu's statement is in reaction to recent unrest at Banex Plaza in Wuse,…
16 May
Terrorist kingpin from Niger, Halilu Buzu responsible for killings and illegal mining activities in Zamfara has been declared wanted by Nigeria's military high command. He was declared wanted during a briefing today by Defence Media Operations (DMO). Spokesman of DMO, Major General Edward Buba, who pronounced him wanted, noted that troops are actively fighting in…
4 Apr
The Defence Headquarters has said that the Delta traditional ruler HRM Clement Ikolo, Urukpe 1, who turned in himself to security agencies after being declared wanted by the military would remain in custody pending investigation. The Defence Media Operations (DMO) boss, Major General Edward Buba, made the disclosure while responding to questions at the 1st…
9 Mar
Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday sent troops to rescue more than 250 pupils kidnapped by gunmen from a school in the country's northwest in one of the largest mass abductions in three years.
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The Bayelsa Government, on Wednesday charged its Ministry of Education to do more in regulating the activities of both public and private schools to achieve set objectives in the sector. The Deputy Gov. Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, gave the charge while granting audience to the state chapter of the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS)…
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The people and traders of Laranto Market in the Jos North Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau State, which was burned on Monday, have expressed their sadness over the unfortunate incident. The market was burned around 2001 during the infamous Jos crisis between Christians and Muslims, an incident which saw many casualties who were buried…
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President Bola Tinubu has approved the immediate swap of the Pro-Chancellors and Chairmen of the Governing Councils for the Federal University Oye-Ekiti and Federal University Lokoja. In this reshuffling, Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, SAN, currently serving as the Pro-Chancellor of Federal University Lokoja, will take over at Federal University Oye-Ekiti. Engineer Kayode Ojo, who previously held…
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One person has been reported dead and more than 60 people have been hospitalised following an outbreak of Cholera in communities within the Kanam Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau State. The Executive Chairman of the LGA, Ayuba Salihu Musa, who confirmed the incident through his media team head, Mazadu Ali, on Tuesday, said the…
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The Federal Government on Wednesday flagged-off a N12 billion road construction in Eti-Oni, Atakumosa East Local Government Area of Osun after 40 years. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the construction of the 56 Kilometer road, which was to be supervised by the Federal Ministry of Works, was greeted with jubilation by residents…
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The Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, has berated previous administrations for placing too much emphasis on formal youth, leaving informal youth feeling neglected. Olawande, who made this observation in Abuja during a courtesy visit from the National Commercial Tricycle and Motorcycle Owners and Riders Association of Nigeria (NATOMORAS), disclosed that the current administration…
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A Federal High Court sitting in Akure, the Ondo State capital, on Wednesday reserved judgment in a suit filed by the governorship candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Agboola Ajayi, seeking the disqualification of the ruling party in Saturday's election over the eligibility of Olayide Adelami, the deputy governor of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. The…
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As the world celebrates this year's edition of World Savings Day, the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), a federal government financial agency, on Wednesday alleviated the fears of those who deposited their money at the liquidated Heritage Bank, stating that in due course, all depositors will receive their funds. The Benin Zonal Controller, Mrs. Patricia…
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The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has expressed deep concern over the state of the North under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, blaming poor socio-economic policies for the region’s deteriorating conditions. The Forum warned that unless urgent steps are taken, the region may face even harsher realities. To address this, the ACF has declared support for Northern…
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Retirees of the Abia State Government have embarked on fasting and prayer for God’s intervention in their struggle with the government to pay their entitlement benefits. The retirees who are members of Abia Pensioners’ Forum, on Wednesday held the closing of their three-day programme in Umuahia with fervent intercession for the payment of their arrears…