Campaign for Democracy kicks against Operation Python Dance 3
NNEWI—AS the Nigerian Army prepares for the commencement of the Operation Python Dance 3 in the South East states, the Campaign for Democracy, CD, has called on the federal government and the defence headquarters to shelve the planned exercise to avoid further ethnic cleansing of the Igbo race.
Group urges ‘patriots’ to rise up for Nigerian Army
A group, Progressive Yoruba Youth Congress, has urged Nigerians to rise up and support the country’s army.
Don’t drag Army’s reputation into politics, group warns
A group, Coalition of CSOs on Good Governance in Nigeria, has said that “some paid agents of unpatriotic politicians” are plotting to drag the Nigerian army’s reputation into politics.
Army explains shootings by troops at Maiduguri Airport
MAIDUGURI—Military authorities have confirmed the protests and indiscriminate shootings at Maiduguri International Airport by some soldiers deployed to Marte Local Government Area of Borno State to fight Boko Haram terrorists.
Army explains role in Rivers bye-election
The Nigerian Army has said that its personnel will be on standby to forestall possible violence in the Port Harcourt III state constituency bye-election slated for Aug. 18.
Army holds completion for officers
The 4 Brigade of Nigerian Army, Benin is to host the 2018, 2 Division Army Inter Brigade Warrant Officers and senior non-Commissioned Officers competition.
