•An explosion Following multiple explosions at an ammunition storage facility in Giwa Barracks, Maiduguri, last night, the Theatre Commander of Operation Hadin Kai, Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, has assured the public that the situation is under control and there is no cause for alarm. The explosions, which occurred around 11:30 p.m. on A...
•The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged young men and women across the state to take advantage of the ongoing recruitment into the Nigerian Army, emphasising the wealth of opportunities available in today’s military service. In a statement released on Tuesday by Olumuyiwa Ojelabi fro...
•The victim Residents of 10 communities around the Odogbo Cantonment of the Nigerian Army, Ibadan yesterday raised the alarm over their safety as stray bullets from the Army shooting range in the barracks, hit a woman and no fewer than 15 houses. Following the incident, the residents have pleaded with President Bola Tinubu to prevail […...
•Nigerian soldiers on shooting exercise The Nigerian Army has advised residents of Enugu State not to panic upon witnessing heavy movement of troops and equipment, or hearing gunshots, between March 17 and March 20. Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations for the 82 Division, Lt.-Col. Jonah Unuakhalu, gave the advice in a statement iss...
•Major General Emekah and Governor Eno Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has been applauded for his continuous support for the Nigerian Army and other security agencies in the state. The new General Officer Commanding (GOC), 6 Division of the Army, Major General Eric Emekah, made the commendation during a courtesy visit to the [&hellip...
•Nigerian Senate The Senate today, called on Nigerians to rally behind the Army in its fight against terrorism in the country. The red chamber made the plea in a statement issued by the Chairman, Senate Committee on Army, Abdulaziz Yar’ Adua (APC, Katsina Central). While commending the Army for its bravery in the campaign against […]...
•Simon Ekpa The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, today, said the arrest of Simon Ekpa in Finland has greatly reduced the tension in the South East. This development, he said, alongside Operation Udoka by the Defence Headquarters, is restoring peace in the region, reports Vanguard. Operation Udoka was established to flush bandi...
The Nigerian Army Council has approved the promotion of 108 senior officers to the Major-General and Brigadier-General ranks. According to a statement today by the Director of Army Public Relations, Maj-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, the list includes 35 Brigadier Generals elevated to Major-Generals and 73 Colonels promoted to Brigadier-Generals. Amon...
•Tinubu President Ahmed Tinubu has been called upon to prevail on military authorities to release six indigenes of Okuama Community who have been in detention for the past 113 days in the wake of Okuama crisis where seventeen soldiers were killed. This call was made by Pastor Edewor Egedegbe, Executive Director, Value Rebirth & Empower [&h...
•Governor Buni and bandits The Yobe State Government has engaged the services of the Nigerian Army and vigilantes to protect farmers and their crops in the state. It was gathered that farmers in Gujba, Damaturu, Karasuwa, and Gashua LGAs are now spending 24 hours on their farms to watch over their crops during this harvest […]
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