Coalition lauds Buhari, Nigerian Army for promoting officers
The Coalition Against Terrorism and Extremism (CATE) has reacted to the recent promotion of two senior officers of the Nigerian Army. The coalition said Lt General TY Buratai, the Chief of Army Staff has no doubt distinguished himself as a true selfless leader whose usefulness knows no ethnic or religious affiliation rather competence and excellence […]
Why we got into trouble in 2019 elections – Army
The Nigerian Army has said that it incurred the anger of politicians because it refused to compromise the integrity of the 2019 General Elections due to its belief in the nation’s democracy.
Army opens trial for Major, 2 Captains, 11 others for murder, kidnapping
The Nigerian Army at the 6 Division, Port Harcourt, Rivers State has opened a trial for 14 accused persons including a Major, two Captains and 11 soldiers for various offences including murder and kidnapping.
CSOs hail army’s conduct during 2019 polls
The Nigerian Army, under the leadership of Lt. Gen. Turkur Yusuf Buratai, has once again received a pat on the back for restoring peace and security in the formerly restive Niger Delta region from satanic forces of militancy and the nation at large. Some Rivers State-based civil society groups, known as Coalition of Civil Society […]
Sudanese usurpers and Africa’s neo-colonial army
ONE of the most memorable places I have ever visited is the Corinthia Hotel on Nile Street, Khartoum. My favourite past time each time I visited, was having an early morning breakfast in the high rise restaurant in the hotel. There, I sit facing the confluence where the White Nile which began its life-enriching journey from Burundi’s Ruvyironza waters and those of Rwanda’s Nyungwe, flowing into the Kagera River in Tanzania from where it embarks on a 3,700-kilometre journey, to meet the Blue Nile. The colours of the later which began its 1,450-kilometre journey from Lake Tania, in Ethiopia are clearly distinguishable from the White Nile.
Bloody clash leaves 64 Boko Haram insurgents, 10 soldiers, 8 civilians dead
Abuja—After seven hours of gunfire, Multinational Joint Task Force, MNJTF, yesterday killed no fewer than 64 Boko Haram terrorists, losing 10 soldiers and eight civilians.
Buratai and new narrative for Nigerian Army
By Okanga Agila Often times, I hear Nigerians refer to the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and leader of the counter insurgency operations in Nigeria, Lt. Gen. Tukur Yusufu Buratai as the digital Army Chief. This epaulet on the COAS is not fancy, but a true reflection of the leadership qualities and competence of a […]
Army destroys ISWAP social media machinery, kills 9-man propaganda team
Kingsley Omonobi – Abuja The Nigerian Army visual facility at the weekend confirmed the claim by the terrorist group, ISWAP that its propaganda media machinery has been destroyed by the military. This is also as ISWAP confirmed that nine of its media and social media team who are propaganda specialists for the terrorist’s group were […]
You’ve licence to kill criminals, Army tells personnel
Abuja—Army authorities have told soldiers that they have licence to kill criminals and not to be killed by criminals.
Commander, others missing after Boko Haram dislodged troops in Borno
An Army commander and six soldiers are missing after two bases of the Nigerian military in Borno State came under Boko Haram attack on Saturday, with one soldier feared dead.
Group hails army for ‘maintaining law and order in Rivers’
Indigenes of Rivers state under the auspices of League of Rivers Progressives (LRP) has applauded the Nigerian army for its efforts in maintaining law and order in Rivers. In a statement signed by Vincent King, its coordinator, the group said the army has proven to be an unbiased organization that has continually acted in the best […]
