#EndSARS and the professionalism of the Nigerian Army
By Nkechi Odoma A lot of confusions have assailed Nigeria now over #EndSARS protests. Merchants of violence and bloodbath have taken control of parts of Nigeria in irrefutably dubious protests. Hidden retrogressive schemes have been hatched and re-enacted by various interests within the country. Surely, these demonstrations have become a mass exhumation and combination of […]
Al- Qaeda Scare: Nigerian Army’s Operation positive identification as the antidote
By Kennedy Nwaboshi The recent scare of the infiltration of Nigeria by elements of the terror network Al-Qaeda calls for concern from critical stakeholders in Nigeria. I am convinced that this is indeed not the time to play to the gallery in the task of preserving the territorial integrity of the country. Also read: Security […]
Nigerian Army as agent of development
Worldwide, the Army traditionally plays the role of securing the sovereignty and territorial integrity of nations. Excitingly, in Nigeria, the Army has gone a notch higher by establishing its imprimatur as a strong agent of development through the provision of awful and charming infrastructural facilities and social amenities to various communities in the country which play host to them.
Reps member, Adefisoye commends Nigerian Army for success over bandits
The Deputy Chairman of House of Representatives Committee on Army, Hon. Tajudeen Adefisoye has commended the military for recent successes they have recorded over bandits in the North East region of Nigeria. Speaking in a media parley at the weekend in Lagos, Adefisoye said he was particularly impressed with the excellently executed operations of the […]
Banditry: ‘People are returning to farms, normal lives’, Katsina govt hails army
The Katsina State Government says normalcy is returning to the state with farmers and others going about their usual duties all thanks to the Nigerian Army and other security forces.
Anti-Banditry Offensive: Troops kill 80 armed bandits in July, arrest 33
…Rescue 943 Cows, 633 Sheep/Rams By Kingsley Omonobi – Abuja In furtherance of the military offensive to checkmate the activities of armed bandits and kidnapping groups through Operation Sahel Sanity launched by the Nigerian Army in July 2020, a total of 80 bandits have so far been killed in confrontations with troops in Katsina, Zamfara […]
Nigerian Armed Forces and the limit of politics
By David Obaju The Armed Forces of any nation are the only omnipotent institution which has the onerously pathetic responsibility of its members compulsorily risking their lives to protect others in the comfort of homes in times of dire insecurity situations. It is a personally signed official national duty, the Military undertakes at the darkest […]
373 cadets graduate from Army Infantry School
Three hundred and seventy three cadets graduated from the Direct Short Service Course 25 at the Nigerian Army School of Infantry in Jaji, near Kaduna on Saturday. The Minister of Defence, retired Maj.-Gen. Bashir Magashi, who supervised the passing out parade, charged the cadets to be loyal to the country and the military authorities. Magashi, […]
Nigerian army commissions 373 cadets at Jaji
The Nigerian Army, on Saturday, commissioned 373 cadets of its Direct Short Service Course (DSSC) 25/2020, into officers cadre at the Nigerian Army (NA), School of Infantry (NASI) in Jaji, Kaduna State. The officers, who comprised of serving and non-serving personnel, graduated in different fields after six months of intensive training at the school. The […]
Boko Haram: Arewa group lauds Nigerian Army, troops over killing of Imam, commanders
The Arewa Coalition for Truth and Justice (ACTJ) has commended the Nigerian Army over the killing of the Imam and spiritual head of Boko Haram as well as other top commanders of the radical sect.
Reps to investigate purported mass resignation in Nigerian Army
The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the purported voluntary resignation of 365 soldiers from the Nigerian Army. This resolution was sequel to a unanimous adoption of a motion of Matters of Urgent Public Importance by the Chief Whip of the House, Rep. Mohammed Monguno (APC-Borno), at the plenary on Tuesday. Moving the motion […]
