

Major shake-up in Army as new GOCs, PSOs, MNJTF Commander appointed
Okuama Killings: Army seeks dismissal of ‘frivolous’ suit by Bayelsa ex-LG Chair
Army promotes 108 Generals
Army denies claims of French Military base in Borno
What I told President Tinubu – Oluyede, new Chief of Army Staff
Army says anti-bunkering operations curb oil theft, boost production
Police, army, other agencies dislodge suspected IPOB/ESN camp in Imo
Senate confirms Gen Oluyede as Chief of Army Staff
Senate screens Oluyede behind closed doors, set to confirm him
Army yet to confirm alleged shootout with unknown gunmen in Abia
Abia checkpoint attack: Army reopens Umuahia-Mbaise Road
No Acting Army Chief; Lagbaja hale, hearty — Defence Hqtrs
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SubscribeArmy pulls out 15 Generals from Artillery Corps
The Nigerian Army has pulled out 15 retired generals from the Artillery Corps during a ceremony at the Nigerian Army School of Artillery (NASA) in Kachia, Kaduna State. The group of retirees included 11 Major Generals and 4 Brigadier Generals.
Army-civil cooperation will consolidate security, Devt in Isi-Uzo, Enugu Council chairman
The Chairman of Isi-Uzo LGA, Enugu State, Hon. Obiora Obeagu, says continued cooperation between the Nigerian Army and the civil population will help to consolidate the relative security and peace achieved in the area so far.
Army to Asari Dokubo: You don’t have the capacity to bring down military aircraft
The Defence Headquarters has responded to a viral video featuring ex-Niger Delta militant, Asari Dokubo, who claimed he had the capacity to bring down military aircraft allegedly hovering over his house during the recent Rivers State local government elections.
Army dismisses IPOB’s anti-recruitment threats, praises Southeast youths’ patriotism
The Nigerian Army has condemned the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) for its fear-mongering tactics, aimed at discouraging youths from the Southeast from participating in the ongoing recruitment exercise into the Nigerian Army.
Army recruitment commences: Requirements, method of application, special notice
“Interested candidates are advised to log on to https://recruitment.army.mil.ng to complete online registration from 30 September to 8 November 2024”
Sexual harassment: Make public your investigation, Ex-female soldier urges army
A former female soldier, Private Ruth Ogunleye, has asked Nigerian Army to publish the outcome of its investigation on alleged sexual harassment.
Army rescues abducted Cameroon government official, 5 others in Lake Chad
Troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) have achieved significant success in their counter-terrorism operations in the Lake Chad Region. Recently, they rescued Mrs. Gambo Genevieve, Head of Service at the Department of Physical Education in Logone and Chari, Cameroon, along with five others.
Simon Ekpa: Army condemns IPOB’s savagery, calls for international action
The Nigerian Army has strongly condemned the brutal treatment of innocent citizens, including a retired ex-corporal, Toriola Adewale, by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and the Biafran Liberation Army.
Army neutralizes terrorists, rescues kidnapped victims, foils oil theft
In the past week, combined military troops have neutralized 165 terrorists, arrested 185, and rescued 106 kidnapped victims in various operations across the country.
Army eliminates notorious terrorist kingpin, Haliru Buzu, in Zamfara
The Nigerian Army announced on Friday that its troops had successfully eliminated a notorious terrorist kingpin, Haliru Buzu, and several of his fighters in a deliberate and coordinated offensive on Thursday, September 12, 2024.
Army raids terrorist stronghold in Kaduna forest, rescues 13 kidnapped students, others
In a recent operation, Nigerian Army troops raided a terrorist stronghold in Kaduna, rescuing 13 kidnapped students and others, while neutralizing some insurgents and capturing others alive. The troops also seized a significant cache of arms and ammunition.
Army kills 152 terrorists, arrests 109, rescues 91 Kidnap victims
Troops fighting against insecurity and other national threats across the country during the last one week killed 152 terrorists, arrested 109 terrorists, Bandit’s and rescued 91 hostages.
Okuama indigenes sue DSS, army, demand N200m
TWO of the arrested six leaders of Okuama community in Ughelli South Area of Delta State by military officials last month have dragged the Nigerian Army and the State Security Services before the Federal High Court, Warri demanding 200m in two fundamental Rights suits.
Insecurity: Army nabs 15 terrorists, recover arms, ammunition
In furtherance of operations to decimate the activities of terrorists and apprehend their arms and logistics suppliers, troops of the Nigerian Army in collaboration with other security agencies, acting on credible intelligence, have successfully captured 15 terrorist gun-runners and logistics suppliers and neutralized one, in an encounter.
Army arrests 22 suspected oil thieves, destroys 115 illegal refining sites
In a sustained effort to end illegal oil bunkering in the Niger Delta region the Nigeria Army said it has in conjunction with other sister agencies arrested 22 suspected oil thieves.
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