Army seeks troops’ respect for human rights during operations
The Nigerian Army has ordered its troops to strictly adhere to human rights laws during its internal security and humanitarian operations across the country.
Detained Soldier: Why NYSC may not interfere with Army’s in-house policy — NYSC staff
By Arogbonlo Israel A senior staff of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, (name withheld) Tuesday, explained why the Nigerian Army is taking action against the detained female soldier who accepted marriage proposal of a corps member in a viral video. The NYSC high-ranking officer also gave reasons the Scheme may not want to interfere […]
BREAKING: ISWAP terrorists ambush troops, kill Nigerian Army General in Borno
The Commander of a Nigerian Army Special Forces team, a Brigadier-General has been reportedly shot dead in an ambush by terrorists of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Borno State.
Nigerian Army tasks soldiers on professionalism
The Chief of Training, Nigerian Army, Maj.-Gen. Abdulsalami Ibrahim, has called personnel of the Nigerian Army to be responsive and professional in the discharge of their duties. Ibrahim made the call during the graduation of participants at the Leadership Skills Development course 2/2021 of the Nigerian Army Resource Center (NARC) on Friday in Abuja. He […]
Nigerian Army partners social media bloggers to eradicate fake news
The Nigerian Army says it is engaging social media bloggers and online journalists in the country to combat the fake news syndrome. The Chief of Civil Military Affair, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye, stated this at the 15th Edition of Social Media Influencers Seminar for social media bloggers and online journalists in Kaduna on Monday. Kangye, who was […]
Nigerian Army replies The Economist, says it’s professional and globally respected
By Kingsley Omonobi – Abuja Following the Economist Magazine claiming that Nigeria was collapsing under the threats of insurgency, banditry and secessionism as a resulting inability of the Army and other security agencies to rise up to the challenges, the Nigerian Army has said it remains steadfast, unwavering and resolute in stamping out terrorism, banditry and […]
Nigerian Army winning war on terror, banditry -Oba Makama
By Dapo Akinrefon The Olowu of Owu-Kuta in Aiyedire Local Government area of Osun State, Oba Adekunle Oyelude Makama, on Monday, expressed satisfaction with the growing number of insurgents surrendering to the Military while commending the efforts of the Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lt. Gen. Faruk Yahaya and his team in the fight against […]
NWANGUMA: Unknown, known general
By Emeka Obasi He was all fun, wore different faces, exhibited some uncanny traits and remained a brave man till his last seconds. Major General Eugene Chiazo Godwin Nwanguma, known as Gwuris by many rose to command a division of the Nigeria Army. In 2009, Nwanguma was posted to the 81 Division as General Officer […]
Umahi consoles President Buhari, Nigerian Army over death of COAS
THE Chairman of South East Governors’ Forum and Governor of Ebonyi State, Engr. David Nweze Umahi, Saturday sympathized with President Muhammadu Buhari, the Nigerian Army and the entire Nigerians on the unfortunate event that led to the death of the Chief Of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Ibrahim Attahiru in a plane crash on Friday.
Nigerian Army and War Against Insurgency Beyond Slogan
By Isaac Ikpa I don’t know him; may be, only a few Nigerians might have encountered him in the sanctuaries of books and there is no possibility that any Nigerian would ever have a chance of knowing him personally, but Frederick C. Blesse is a living legend or a genius of wisdom by conquering the […]
Nigerian Army demolishes unserviceable ammunition, explosives in Imo
The 34 Artillery Brigade of the Nigerian Army in Obinze, near Owerri, has begun the demolition of unserviceable ammunition and explosives.
