Nigeria 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.
26 Feb
The Nigerian Armed Forces (AFN) has debunked rumours of coup scare in FCT. Rumour had spread last night that the entire security architecture, including Guards Brigade, was on red alert over coup suspicions. The AFN this morning however described it as false. According to the spokesman of the Defence Headquarters, Brig. General Tukur Gusau, the…
24 Feb
The Nigerian Army 6 Division Garrison, Port Harcourt barracks raided a hidden illegal bunkering site in Odagwe community forest, Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State on Friday. This, according to Commander, 6 Division Garrison and Sector 3, Operation Delta Safe (OPDS), Brigadier General Eddie Effiong who led the covert operation is a continuous onslaught…
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Rejected and bullied in South Africa, Chidimma Adetshina returned to her fatherland and on Saturday night, she was crowned Miss Nigeria. Adetshina, who was born in South Africa to a Nigerian father, withdrew from Miss South Africa "for the safety and wellbeing of my family and I" after a backlash that exposed anti-foreigner sentiment in…
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The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) held its 2024 second induction for 741 new members on Saturday in Lagos. The institute reassured Nigerians that the planned banks recapitalisation would boost the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The President of CIBN, Prof. Pius Olarenwaju, during the hybrid induction and award ceremony, called for excellence…
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Residents of Awka, Anambra State, have praised Gov. Chukwuma Soludo’s road projects, citing increased investment, improved agricultural productivity, and enhanced accessibility. The residents commended the governor’s efforts in transforming the region, during a project tour organised by the Recover Nigeria Project, a civil society organisation, on Saturday in Akwa. The projects visited included the Amansea-Awa-Ndiukwuenu-Ufuma…
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To cushion the effect of the current economic hardship occasioned by the removal of the petroleum subsidy, the Ike Odoeme Foundation has launched a N100 million initiative targeted at empowering women and youths in the South East. The initiative, tagged "Project Mount," was launched in Owerri, the Imo State capital, and aims to provide N500,000…
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Gov. Nasir Idris of Kebbi has attributed the large turnout of voters in the ongoing local government elections in the state to his administration’s track records. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the governor spoke shortly after casting his vote at Nagari Science College, Birnin Kebbi. Idris, who cast his vote at about…