Ignore rhetorics against Nigerian army – Spokesperson
The Nigerian Army has urged Nigerians to ignore the enemies of peace and unity of Nigeria who peddle divisive and subversive rhetorics against the sovereignty of Nigeria and its patriotic army. The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Mohammed Yerima, made the call while reacting to an online publication titled “Secret Fulani Plan Unveiled – the […]
Lekki shooting: Apologise to Nigerian Army now, Lagos Observers tell Sanwo-Olu
The Lagos Observers Group (LOG) says Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, must apologise to the Nigerian Army for misleading the general public on the EndSARS protests. The group said this has become paramount after reviewing circumstances that led to the escalation of violence in the state during the protest while analysing the Army’s testimony as well as […]
Coalition of Oduduwa Descendants lauds Nigerian Army’s testimony at Lagos Panel
The Coalition of Oduduwa Decedents has lauded the testimony of the Nigerian Army at the resumed hearing of the Lagos Judicial Panel of Inquiry and Restitution which held recently in Lagos state. According to a statement by the group, the testimony of the Nigerian Army is an indication that the Nigerian Army has nothing to […]
Mothers took children to loot, Government House almost invaded by hoodlums – Nigerian Army tells Lagos Panel
The Nigerian Army had given a graphic narration of the alleged dire security situation in Lagos that warranted them being invited to restore order in the state. Brig.-Gen. Ahmed Taiwo, Commander of the 81 Division, Military Intelligence Brigade, Victoria Island, Lagos on Saturday told the Lagos Judicial Panel of Inquiry and Restitution for Victims of […]
#EndSARS: We have not been petitioned over shootings at Lekki – Nigerian Army
The Nigerian Army has said that they have not received any formal petition over their alleged shooting of unarmed #EndSARS protesters at the Lekki Tollgate on October 20. The counsel for the Nigerian Army, Mr Akinlolu Kehinde (SAN), made the assertion on Saturday before the Lagos Judicial Panel of Inquiry and Restitution for Victims of […]
Army releases list of Shekau, 85 most wanted terrorists
The Nigerian Army last night released a list of 86 persons wanted in connection with act of terrorism. Those on the list are alleged to be members of the Boko Haram sect. Among those on the list are Abubakar Shekau, leader of the Boko Haram sect, Abu Musa Al Barnawi, Modu Sulum, Malkam Umar, Bello Husba, […]
2021 budget: Senate seeks increased funding for Nigerian Army
The N27 billion earmarked for capital projects for the Nigerian Army from the N13 trillion 2021 National Budget estimates is grossely inadequate, says the Senate Committee on Army. Chairman of the Committee, Sen. Alli Ndume (APC Borno), made the remark on behalf of the commitee when top officials of Nigerian Army appeared before the committee […]
Wanted Boko Haram Terrorists: CATE pledges support for Nigerian Army
…promises to mobilize Nigerians against fleeing terrorists. The Coalition Against Terrorism and Extremism (CATE) has pledged to support the Nigerian Army and the Borno State government in accelerating the capture of the 86 terrorists listed on the most wanted list released on Wednesday. CATE, while briefing select newsmen on the published list, in Maiduguri expressed […]
Don’t take welfare of military personnel for granted ― Reps tell Burutai
…ask Army Chief to prioritize manufacturing of local hardware By Levinus Nwabughiogu – Abuja House of Representatives warned the military high command in Nigeria against taking the welfare of its men and officers who are on the frontlines for granted. The House also cautioned against delaying their allowances. The Chairman, House Committee on Army, Hon. […]
Group hails Army over rescue of kidnapped nursing mothers, children
The Arewa Citizens for Good Governance (ACGG) has commended the Nigerian Army’s Operation Sahel Sanity for rescuing nursing mothers and children kidnapped by bandits in Diskuru village in Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State. In a statement signed by its Publicity Secretary, Aminu Abubakar, on Wednesday, the group said it is “impressed” by this feat, especially as […]
Nigerian Army set to regain its excellent position in sports
…as Buratai devotes resources, infrastructure By Ibrahim HassanWuyo The Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lt.Gen Tukur Yusuf Buratai has declared that the Nigerian Army, NA ,is ready to regain its excellent position in sports. The Army boss said he had already, devoted a lot of resources for infrastructural and human capacity development, to achieve the […]
