#EndSARS: Stop army’s Operation Crocodile Smile VI, CSOs urge FG
…Says it’s ill-timed, could exacerbate citizens’ distrust, lack of confidence in State institutions By Luminous Jannamike No fewer than 30 civil society organizations, on Sunday called on Federal Government to prevail on the Nigerian Army to suspend its planned ‘Operation Crocodile Smile VI’. They made the call in view of the ongoing nationwide civil protests […]
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 […]
Shakeup as Army appoints new GOCs, Corps Commanders, PSOs
By Kingsley Omonobi – Abuja The Nigerian Army has approved new postings and appointments of its senior officers with new General Officers Commanding, new Principal Staff Officers and new Corps Commanders announced. A statement by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Col Sagir Musa noted that the posting involved 57 Major Generals while several […]
Peace/Security: Nigerian Army honours Osanebi for his support
The 63rd Brigade, Nigerian Army, Asaba on Wednesday honoured Rt. Hon. Friday Ossai Osanebi, member representing Ndokwa East State constituency in the Delta State House of Assembly for his contributions and support to the brigade and the general populace.
