Nigerian army

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 Nigerian Army has come out to accuse the Okuama community where military personnel were killed in Delta State of resorting to propaganda. The army recently had its say in a statement by its Director, Army Public Relations, Maj. Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to him, ...

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 Nigerian Army has come out to deny reports that 25 soldiers resigned because of poor welfare and corruption. The army recently had its say via its spokesperson, Onyema Nwachukwu, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to him, the reports going online are very false and should be ignored, because ...

The Nigerian Army has come out to say that it has been studying the video of the Islamic State West Africa Province children fighters executing its personnel. In the video, a man in the Nigerian Army uniform, who claimed that he was with the army special forces, was shot twice ...

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 Nigerian army high command will not hesitate to accept a surrender from Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau, coordinator of the Directorate of Defence Media Operations (DDMO), Major General John Enenche has said. John recently revealed that if Abubakar follows laid down procedures by ditching his weapons during this battle, ...

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 ...

A while back, a close friend of mine and neighbour, decided to pursue his dream of joining the Nigerian Army. Was it a cool decision for his friends and family? Yes. Were we expecting him to preserve a chunk of his admirable gentle nature which we all loved him for, ...

      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 ...