Nigerian army

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede has come out to urge troops of the Nigerian Army to make the country safer and more secure. He recently had his say while addressing the troops at the parade ground during his maiden Operational visit to the 12 Brigade Nigerian ...

No fewer than 188 terrorists were killed and 330 arrested during operations conducted across the Northern parts of the country in the last one week, the Nigerian Army has said. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Edward Buba recently had his say via a press statement, and Nigerians have ...

The Kaduna State Government has come out to say that the Nigerian Army has claimed responsibility for dropping a bomb on Tudun Biri in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State which left no fewer than 30 villagers dead. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and ...

The Coalition of Northern Groups, CNG, has come out to urge the Nigerian Army to steer clear of renowned Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi. CNG’s Director of Research, Ahmad Abubakar Khalid recently revealed this in a statement, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to him, the recent attack Gumi has ...

The Nigerian Army has come out to say that reports saying they ran away from Boko Haram are false. The army recently revealed this via a statement signed by Mohammed Yerima, Brigadier General, Director Army Public Relations, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to him, the story as false, unfounded, ...

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai has come out to say that the Nigerian army in partnership with sister services will seal the victory vs enemies of national peace and security. Tukur revealed this during the Nigerian Army Special Day at the 41st Kaduna State International Trade Fair ...

The Nigerian Army has begged residents of Zaria, Kaduna State to not be scared over the movement of troops and sounds of small arms as it plans to start its 79 Regular Recruit Intake Outdoor Exercise from Feb. 27 to March 7. Capt. Audu Arigu, Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, ...

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has said no level of intimidation and harassment by the Nigerian Army and other security agencies will stop its members from attending the burial of the deceased parents of their leader Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, in Isiama Afaraukwu, Umuahia, Abia State. The Igbo group has ...

Adamawa State governor, Ahmadu Fintiri has praised the military for its battles against Boko Haram insurgents. He revealed this as he visited 144 Battalion of the Nigeria Army base, Madagali. According to him, the military has brought back hope to the lives of people living in the state. He thanked ...

The Army high command is not very happy after a Nigerian governor accused soldiers of extorting motorists. Borno State governor, Babagana Zulum recently blasted the soldiers at the Damaturu-Maiduguri road for asking motorists to pay N1,000 before they are allowed to pass. His words, “I’m going to report all of ...

Adamawa State governor, Ahmadu Fintiri has hailed the Nigerian Army for the way they have tackled the activities of Boko Haram terrorists in the North East. The governor also hailed them for restoring peace in Adamawa state. Ahmadu, who was represented by his deputy, Chief Seth Crowther, said this during ...

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has urged the Nigerian Army to concentrate on their traditional role of securing Nigeria, rather than illegally delving into politics, which has tarnished their image. According to him, the army neglecting its vital constitutional responsibility has massively hindered its ability to perform. Wike said this ...

      This morning, after the Governor of Abia state addressed the people of the withdrawal of army from street and promised that the state will come back to its peaceful state yesterday, the Nigerian Army says it will not leave the state until it accomplish its planned military ...

For the past few days security alert has been raised in abia state after some suspected �members of the Indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB) militants, blocked the road against the Nigerian Army who were on an operation to check kidnapping, banditry, assassination, secessionist within the region, and started attacking Army ...

It was reported that the Nigerian Army invaded the home of the leader of Indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB). The Nigerian Army has denied the report that it invaded the residence of the IPOB leader. The Nigerian Army through The 14 Brigade Nigerian Army, Ohafia said it was residents of ...

The army in a statement released by 11.50pm on Wednesday said the soldiers have also been charged by their commanding officer in line with the military’s zero tolerance for acts of indiscipline and unprofessional conducts in relation to violation of human rights. The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.Gen. Sani Usman, ...

Popular celebrity photographer, TY Bello recently took a trip to Borno where she captured some beautiful images. Bello, took to her Instagram to share this X-ray photo showing an anti craft bullet that is being lodged in a soldier’s throat. She shared the photo with the caption: SOLDIER X: While ...

A Nigerian soldier serving in Borno state took to his twitter account to express his anger over poor welfare and weapons given to Nigerian soldiers who are currently at war with Boko Haram members. He also called out the Nigerian Defence spokesperon, Gen. Olukolade.