How Army saved me twice from imminent death — Makinde
Vows to work with Nigerian Army to make Oyo safe GOVERNOR Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, weekend, narrated how army officers had saved him from imminent death on least two occasions. He, however, vowed that his administration would continue to maintain a cordial relationship with the officers and men of the Nigerian Army to keep […]
Buratai to troops: We are days away from finally defeating Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorism
You have done it before, you can do it again By Kingsley Omonobi – Abuja Following recent heavy victories and bloody nose inflicted on several Boko Haram and ISWAP hideouts and bases as well as the neutralization of many of their Commanders, the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen Tukur Yusuf Buratai has declared that […]
CALSER writes Buhari over terrorism, wants Zulum, Borno elders to appreciate military
The Centre For African Liberation and Socio-Economic Rights (CALSER), on Wednesday, penned an emotional letter to President Muhammadu Buhari on the war against terrorism, calling on Governor Babagana Zulum and Borno elders to support the military.
Army speaks on men at strategic points in Imo
By Chinonso Alozie – Owerri The 34 Artillery Brigade Obinze in Owerri, Imo State, on Wednesday said that the stationing of their men in some strategic places in the state was to protect the citizens. The Army Public Relation Officer, Mohammed Bawa, who spoke to Vanguard in Owerri, added that the Army patrol vehicles have […]
After Vanguard’s reports, Army rectifies soldiers’ salary discrepancies
Abuja—Barely days after Vanguard’s report published last week on the discrepancy in the salary paid soldiers in Nigerian Army, against that of airmen and ratings in the Airforce and Navy respectively, the soldiers, who petitioned President Muhammadu Buhari to draw his attention to their plight, yesterday expressed delight that the issue had been resolved in their favour.
Army promotes 89 lieutenants to captain after practical promotion examination
By Chimaobi Nwaiwu – Nnewi The Nigerian Army has disclosed that all 89 out of 92 eligible candidates it shortlisted who participated in the Nigerian Army Lieutenant to Captain Practical Promotion Examination, LCPPE, 2020 hosted by the 82 Division Nigerian Army passed the examination. A press statement made available to Vanguard in Onitsha by Deputy […]
