The Nigerian Army has debunked a viral video alleging military involvement in electoral malpractice in Anambra State, clarifying that soldiers were deployed solely to rescue NYSC and INEC officials held hostage by suspected political thugs during Saturday’s governorship election.

The Nigerian Army’s communications backbone in theatres of operation has undergone one of its most sweeping upgrades in years, following a comprehensive overhaul of its training manuals, digital systems and operational infrastructure to align with modern telecommunications and contemporary warfare demands.

The International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety) has cautioned the police and the Army against militarising the Anambra governorship election or issuing threats capable of scaring voters ahead of Saturday’s poll.

The Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has approved the postings and appointments of senior officers to key command, staff and instructional positions across formations, units and training institutions of the Nigerian Army.

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has approved the posting and appointment of senior officers to key command, staff and instructional positions across formations, units and training institutions of the Nigerian Army.

Troops of the 6th Division of the Nigerian Army, working with other security agencies, have arrested 28 suspected oil thieves and recovered over 290,000 litres of stolen petroleum products in ongoing anti-crude oil theft operations across the Niger Delta.

The Nigerian Army has disclosed the arrest of  11 suspects, among them a notorious kidnap kingpin and  a self confessed member of the Islamic State West African Province, ISWAP terrorist courier, in a series of coordinated operations across the country.

The Nigerian Army has launched a formal investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of one of its officers, Lieutenant S. Haruna, who reportedly sustained severe burns in an incident involving his wife in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.

Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued 37 kidnapped hostages and neutralised nine terrorists in a series of coordinated anti-crime operations conducted across the country between October 2 and 6, 2025.

Troops of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have dislodged several bandits’ hideouts in Taraba State, recovering arms, ammunition, and a motorcycle during clearance operations in Takum and Ussa Local Government Areas.

Troops of the Nigerian Army have dismantled eight illegal refining sites and seized over 188,000 litres of stolen crude oil in a large-scale operation across Rivers, Akwa Ibom, and Bayelsa States.

By Davies Iheamnachor PORT HARCOURT—The Nigerian Army has warned its officers sitting for promotion examination to shun any temptation of malpractice,   stating that any one caught would be punished accordingly. It gave this warning at the ongoing captain to major practical promotion examination by the Commander, Training and Doctrine Command, Nigerian Army holding in 6 […]

The Nigerian Army has dismissed as false and misleading a recent online report alleging that bandits overran troops in Obanla, Kwara State, and carted away six General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMGs) along with over 30,000 rounds of ammunition.

The Nigerian Army has dismissed reports alleging that its troops were involved in a communal clash between Ochon community in Obubra Local Government Area and Alesi community in Ikom Local Government Area of Cross River State.

The Nigerian Army has denied allegations that its troops harassed or intimidated residents of communities in Cross River State involved in a land dispute.