Army recovers weapons cache in Taraba border village
Army neutralizes two terrorists, arrests 11 suspects
Army, DSS-backed Hybrid Forces, kill 45 bandits in Niger
Army launches multi-agency capacity building in Taraba

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Electricity: Army barracks’ mass matering generates N769m in 8 months
The Federal Government on Wednesday disclosed that its mass metering initiative for army barracks has generated over N769 million in revenue for the power sector over the past eight months.
Army launches Inter-Brigade games in Taraba
The Nigerian Army has officially commenced its annual Inter-Brigade Competition for junior personnel from the rank of Corporal and below within the 3 Division, with this year’s edition taking place in Taraba State.
Army urges media to help protect our uniform, support national security
The Nigerian Army has called on citizens to refrain from illegally wearing military uniforms, emphasizing that respecting the uniform is essential for strengthening national security and fostering trust between the military and the public.
Army donates vehicle to Man-O-War to boost security
THE 9 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Ikeja, has donated an operational vehicle to Man-O-War Nigeria, Lagos State Command, to enhance security operations in the state.
Only 200 youths registered for army recruitment in South-East – Official
Brigadier-General Chima Ekeator, leader of the Nigerian Army Force Headquarters Recruitment Sensitisation Team in Anambra, has expressed concern over the low turnout of applicants from the South-East in the ongoing Army recruitment exercise.
Army decries poor enlistment from SE, urges youths to join military service
The Nigerian Army has raised the alarm over the poor enlistment of South East youths into the military service, and called for a change of attitude to reverse the trend.
Troops foil militia attacks in Bokkos, recover high-calibre arms in Plateau
Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), under the ongoing Operation Lafiyan Jamaa, on Saturday, April 12, 2025, successfully foiled coordinated militia attacks on the communities of Tamiso, Daffo, Manguna, Taddai, and Hurti in Bokkos Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau State.
Army captain, soldier, scores of terrorists killed in Borno village
Maiduguri-At least a captain and a soldier (Corporal) were among the scores killed by Boko Haram terrorists at Izge village in Gwoza local government area of Borno State.
Army arrests 43 oil theft suspects, seizes over 254,000 litres of stolen crude in Niger Delta
Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested 43 individuals involved in oil theft and related crimes, and seized more than 254,000 litres of stolen crude oil and petroleum products during operations across the Niger Delta region.
Army arrests 39 oil thieves, dismantles 18 illegal bunkering sites across Niger Delta
Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested 39 suspected oil thieves and dismantled 18 illegal refining sites in a continued crackdown against crude oil theft (COT) and related crimes in the Niger Delta region.
Insecurity: Army dismantles 16 illegal refinery sites in Niger Delta, arrests 11 oil thieves
The Defence Headquarters announced on Friday that troops engaged in counter-oil theft and security operations across Nigeria have uncovered and dismantled 16 illegal refinery sites in the Niger Delta over the past week.
Army urges Akwa Ibom residents to avoid shooting range during training exercise
The 2 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, based in Abak Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, has announced plans to conduct its first quarter range classification exercise.
Army arrests 29 oil thieves, recovers over 212,000 litres of stolen products
By: Kingsley Omonobi Troops of the Nigerian Army, in a sustained crackdown on oil theft in the Niger Delta, have arrested 29 suspected oil thieves and recovered over 212,000 litres of stolen petroleum products. During the operations, conducted between March 3 and 9, 2025, security forces also deactivated 31 illegal refining sites and demobilized 26 […]
Okuama Killings: Army seeks dismissal of ‘frivolous’ suit by Bayelsa ex-LG Chair
The Nigerian Army has asked the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja to dismiss what it termed as a N2billion frivolous suit that was brought against it by a former Caretaker Chairman of Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, Mr. Lucky Okodeh.
Insecurity: Military neutralizes 358 terrorists, rescues 249 hostages in January 2025
The Defence Headquarters announced on Friday that joint military operations in January 2025 led to the neutralization of 358 terrorists and the arrest of 431 suspects nationwide.

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