Okowa commends Army for increased formations in Delta
Governor of Delta, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has commended the Nigerian Army for increasing its formations in the state, saying the measure has strengthened security in the area.
Insecurity: Don’t push us into armed struggle, IPOB warns Army, Police
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, yesterday, warned that it should not be provoked into carrying arms by the Federal Government and its armed forces by firing gun shots in Afaraukwu Umuahia, tomorrow, during the burial of the parents of their leader, Eze Israel Okwu Kanu and his wife, Sally Mmeme.
Army intensifies efforts to arrest Shekau
By Ibrahim Hassan A Nigerian Army Commander, General Abdul Kalifa Ibrahim, has assured that the military has intensified effort to apprehend the dreaded Boko Haram leader, Shekau. “By the grace of Allah, we will be victorious,” he said. General Ibrahim spoke in an interview with the Voice of America (VOA), Hausa Service monitored by journalists […]
Grumbling in army over huge pay disparity with navy, air force
**We are addressing the situation soon – Army By Kingsley Omonobi Indications have emerged of grumblings within the lower cadre rank or non commissioned officer (NCO) cadre of the Nigerian Army over huge disparities in the payment of salaries of soldiers as compared with salaries of Naval Ratings and Airmen. For instance, following the commencement […]
Army to Boko Haram: ‘You’re going to hell fire
By Kingsley Omonobi A moslem and Corporal of the Nigerian Army, Lance Corporal Adam Ashaka has sent authentic Islamic messages to Boko Haram Terrorists in Nigeria, warning them that ‘hell fire’ awaits them as a result of their wrong interpretation of the Holy Quran and the resultant killings, rape and other sacrilegious activities perpetrated by […]
Army rescues 3 abducted students in Borno
The Nigerian Army on Monday says it has handed over three students of Federal Government Girls College, Maiduguri, rescued from the insurgents in Borno.
Buratai reveals why it’s difficult to wipe out Boko Haram
The chief of army staff, Tukur Burtai says Boko Haram leaders and recruiters live in communities, evading detection by mixing with the local population. Buratai here revealed that Boko Haram’s mode of operation, its use of propaganda and hardcore ideology are the major reasons the insurgency has lasted for many years. In an interview with […]
Army in control of Maiduguri-Damaturu road ― Col Sagir
**Says Boko Haram never blocked any part on Friday By Kingsley Omonobi The Nigerian Army has allayed fears of motorists plying the Maiduguri-Damaturu road over false rumours that Boko Haram blocked a section of the road thereby making commuters and other road users to scamper for safety. News of the alleged blockade came to many […]
Boko Haram will never hold territory in Nigeria again ― Army
Nigerian Army Major-Gen. Olusegun Adeniyi, the Theatre Commander, Operation Lafiya Dole (OPLD), says the Boko Haram insurgents will never get hold of any part of Nigeria again. Adeniyi stated this while reviewing the progress of the ongoing counter-insurgency operation of the Nigerian Armed Forces in the northeast on Friday in Maiduguri. He said the military […]
Police nab fake army captain in Akwa Ibom
The Akwa Ibom Command Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a fake army captain in Abak Local Government Area of the state. This was contained in statement by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), CSP Nnudam Fredrick in Uyo on Friday. He said that the command also arrested two of the suspects syndicate, who […]
Insurgency: Army commences local production of MRAPs in Maiduguri
The Nigerian Army Engineer Corps, Theatre Command of Operation Lafiya Dole (OPLD) have commenced local production of Mines Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles in Maiduguri to enhance their operational capacity. Major-Gen. Olusegun Adeniyi, the Theatre Commander OPLD, made the disclosure while briefing newsmen on Friday in Maiduguri. Adeniyi disclosed that with the belief that money […]
