Crocodiles are not comedians, they don’t smile
THE Nigerian Army on November 1, flagged off “Operation Crocodile Smile Three 2018’’ in Bayelsa State while that of Delta State was launched the next day. The ‘Operation’ is in the Niger Delta which has experienced decades of repression, abandonment, neglect, pollution and deepening poverty despite producing oil, the country’s mono-culture.
Killing of Soldier: Army arrest 3 as family absolve self from killing
UGHELLI – OPERATIVES of the Nigeria Army, 19 Battalion, Koko, Delta State, have arrested three persons in connection with the killing of a soldier, Staff Sergeant Bello who was killed by unknown gunmen at Ajakurama Town of Egbema Kingdom, Edo State.
Army will sanction personnel for indecisive act in operations – Buratai
Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has warned that any officer or soldier whose indecisive act will lead to killing of personnel in an operation would be sanctioned.
Breaking: Army begins `Crocodile Smile III’ exercise in Niger Delta
The Nigerian Army says it has commenced Operation Crocodile Smile III exercise across the states of the Niger Delta to stem the tide of pipeline vandalism in the region.
Missing General: Army denies killing woman, warns against fake news
The Nigeria Army has denied report that soldiers searching for missing Maj.-Gen. Idris Alkali (retd) shot and killed a 35-year old woman in Fwapa Doi, Jos, Plateau.
Army hands over 680,000 adulterated diesel, kerosene to EFCC
The Nigerian Army has seized over 680,000 litres of adulterated diesel, kerosene and “black oil,” an official said.
Missing General: Army hands 13 suspects to Police
The Nigeria Army, yesterday, presented 13 suspects arrested in connection with missing Maj.-Gen. Idris Alkali (retd) to newsmen in Jos.
Army restates commitment to protecting lives, property
The Nigeria Army on Tuesday reiterated its commitment to the protection of lives, property and nation’s territorial integrity.
Army takes terror war to cyber space, launches command
IN its determination to neutralise the strength of terrorists’ activities on the cyber space, the Nigerian Army has established a cyber command centre.
Ohanaeze blames NNPC, Army for Aba pipeline tragedy
OHANAEZE Ndigbo , the Apex Igbo socio-cultural body has lamented the casualty rate at the recent pipeline explosion in Aba in Abia state.
A swelling army of unpatriotic youths: A nation at risk
On the 1st of October, 1960, thousands of Nigerian school children as well as other young persons trooped into the streets in celebration of the Nation’s independence. The country had spared no expense in providing free food and refreshments for the teeming army.
