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.
Senate screens Oluyede behind closed doors, set to confirm him
By Henry Umoru The Senate has screened the acting Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede for appointment as the substantive COAS in a closed door session, just as there are strong indications that he will be confirmed today (Wednesday). Addressing journalists shortly before the doors of the meeting venue were shut, Chairman, Senate […]
Army yet to confirm alleged shootout with unknown gunmen in Abia
The Nigerian Army has not yet confirmed reports of a shootout between soldiers and unknown gunmen in Abia State.
Abia checkpoint attack: Army reopens Umuahia-Mbaise Road
The Nigerian Army has reopened the Umuahia-Mbaise road, which was closed by security operatives following an attack on a military checkpoint at Ekenobizi last Wednesday.
Army deactivates 46 illegal refinery sites, destroys 47 boats, arrests 28 oil thieves in Niger Delta
Troops of the Nigerian Army combating oil theft and economic sabotage have deactivated 46 illegal refinery sites and destroyed 47 boats used for siphoning crude oil in the Niger Delta.
No Acting Army Chief; Lagbaja hale, hearty — Defence Hqtrs
“The Armed Forces and relevant security agencies have been mandated to take necessary action against any individual or group advocating unconstitutional changes in the country”
