Onyema Nwachukwu
15 Nov
The body of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, was transported from Lagos to Abuja yesterday in preparation for his burial today.
21 Oct
Concerns are mounting over the long absence of Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt-Gen Taoreed Lagbaja, who has been confirmed ill. The situation has triggered anxiety and murmuring within the military circle and Nigerians on social media space
10 Oct
The Nigerian Army has detained former commander of the 3 Brigade in Kano, M.A. Sadiq, over allegations of theft and mismanagement of palliatives. He allegedly diverted palliative rice from the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) meant for soldiers under his command.
26 Sep
The former soldier, Private Ruth Oguleye, who was dismissed after accusing a senior officer, Colonel I.B. Abdulkareem, of sexual harassment, has asked the Army to publish the outcome of its investigation into the alleged harassment.
9 Sep
The Nigerian Army has explained that the recent “allegation of widespread resignation due to poor welfare is unfounded and irrational.” The Army said it remained “steadfast in its commitment to the welfare of its personnel
21 May
Some traders, yesterday, lamented the continued lock down of Banex Plaza, an electronics and telecommunications gadgets market in Abuja,
8 May
Troops of the Nigerian Army, in conjunction with personnel from Nigeria Police, Department of State Services, and Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have conducted a successful special clearance operation across the general areas of Udda
17 Apr
The Nigerian Army said it will probe the two soldiers allegedly involved in a reported case of theft at the Dangote Refinery in Lagos. Army spokesman, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. Onyema said the Army is deeply concerned about the alleged involvement of two of its personnel in the…
15 Apr
The Nigerian Army says its troops, in collaboration with vigilantes, have apprehended a suspected gun runner in Taraba.
1 Apr
Army Headquarters has confirmed there was a minor expansion in a farmland in Ikeja Military Cantonment, Maryland.
19 Mar
The Nigerian Army on Tuesday confirmed that its operatives foiled multiple kidnap attempts in Plateau and Zamfara States. Spokesman of the Nigerian Army, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, in a statement disclosed that troops deployed in the Jos South Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau State rescued one Mrs Rosemary Jekpe. Nwachukwu said Jekpe was kidnapped…
19 Mar
Troops from the Nigerian Army have successfully averted a kidnap attempt by a violent extremist and insurgent group in Tantatu Community in the Kajuru Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna State. Spokesman of the Nigerian Army, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, in a statement on Tuesday also confirmed that the troops deployed in 1 Division area…
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The Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has expressed sadness over the tragic loss of lives at the St. Vincent de Paul Society's food-sharing event at Holy Trinity Parish, Maitama, Abuja. In a statement yesterday, the Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, Most Rev. Ignatius Kaigama, said that the tragedy, which claimed the lives of over ten people and…
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The Nigerian Citizens Association in South Africa (NICASA) has condemned the alleged murder of 37-year-old Nigerian, Mr. Julius Chukwunta, by four South Africans. Chukwunta, a native of Aninri Local Government Area in Enugu State, was reportedly attacked on December 7, 2024, while driving to his residence in Midrand Protea Estate. NICASA President-General, Dr. Frank Onyekwelu,…
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Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has sympathised with President Bola Tinubu, Gov Charles Soludo of Anambra and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mr. Nyesom Wike, over the stampedes in their areas. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the stampedes claimed many lives and left many others injured at Abuja and…
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Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike has directed government hospitals to provide free treatment to the people that sustained injuries during a stampede at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Maitama, Abuja. Wike gave the directive in a statement signed by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Mr Lere Olayinka,…
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The Anglican Bishop of Nike Diocese in Enugu, Rt. Rev. Christian Onyia, has charged Christians to exhibit generosity and faithfulness while celebrating Christmas. Onyia gave the charge in a Christmas message he signed and made available to newsmen on Saturday in Enugu. The bishop noted it was easy for one to get carried away by…
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The Chief Imam of Lekki Central Mosque in Lagos, Ridwanullah Jamiu, has said the "Jesus Christ is Not God" banner placed on the fence of the mosque was not intended to provoke anybody. The banner became a source of controversy after a picture of it was shared on social media, with many calling it an…
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The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has pledged to work toward reducing the dollar components in the overall Hajj fare to mitigate the increasing cost of performing the pilgrimage. Additionally, the commission stated that necessary measures would be explored to eliminate the hardships Nigerian pilgrims often face during airlifts and their stay in Saudi…