A gun battle between officers of the Nigerian Army and kidnappers in Rivers State have left three kidnappers dead with others wounded. The news of their death has elicited wild jubilation among members of the Elele Alimini Community and environs in Emuoha Local Government Area of Rivers State. READ ALSO: Nigerian Army begins exercise “Ex […]

With its determination to finish up the remaining Boko Haram insurgents, Nigerian army has on Friday announced the launching of its armoured vehicle, named ‘EZUGWU MRAP’.

By Levinus Nwabughiogu The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General, Tukur Buratai has advocated for a separate budgetary system for the Nigerian army where it would not be included in the current envelope system. To this end, he appealed to the National Assembly to prevail on the Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning for […]

The Nigerian Army Corps of Artillery (NACA) says it will begin a Field Training Exercise, nicknamed “EX VULCAN GLOW VII’’, from Oct. 28 in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The Assistant Director, Army Public Relations Officer of the corps, Cpt. Mohammed Maidawa, announced this in a statement on Wednesday in Kaduna. The News […]

Kingsley Omonobi – Abuja Troops of Operation Lafiya Dole have captured 16 key members of the Boko Haram/Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) including two of the most wanted commanders in the watch list of the Nigerian Army and the group that killed some police personnel in Pulka last Sunday. The Deputy Director of […]

The combined troops of Operation Thunder Strike, Operation Whirl Punch and 312 Artillery Regiment have destroyed two bandits camps in Kaduna State. The Spokesman of Army 1 Division, Col. Ezindu Idimah, who disclosed this, said the operation was carried out from about 2:00 a.m. to 4:00 a.m. on Sunday following credible information from well-meaning Nigerians. […]

Rivers State Governor,  Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has advised the Nigerian Army to focus on their traditional role of securing the country,  instead of illegally delving into politics,  which has destroyed their image. Governor Wike also said that the neglect of critical areas of constitutional responsibility by the Nigerian Army has negatively affected its ability to […]

By Bashir Bello, Katsina Governor Aminu Bello Masari of Katsina State has told officers of the Nigerian Army not to spare recalcitrant bandits who failed or breach peace dialogue initiative in place to end insecurity bedevilling the state. Masari made the call during an interface with military top brass led by Chief Defence Training and […]

…..name changed from ‘Egwu Eke’ to ‘Atilogwu Udo’ By Kingsley Omonobi, Abuja. Army renames Military Operation in South-East from ‘Exercise Egwu Eke’ to ‘Exercise Atilogwu Udo’ The authorities of the Nigerian Army wish to inform the general public of the change of name of one of its annual training exercises code-named,  “Exercise Egwu Eke” to […]

By Joseph Erunke – Abuja Operation Python Dance, otherwise known as Operation Egwu Eke in Ibo Language, which was launched at the wake of heightened tension in the South East following activities of the now outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, was Wednesday rechristened Operation Atilogwu, meaning Operation Dance for Peace in similar language. The […]

The Nigerian Army on Sunday in Ibadan said that no fewer than 141 officers would sit for its 2019 Captain to Major Practical Promotion Examination. The Commander, Training and Doctrine Command, Maj.-Gen. Abubakar Tarfa, disclosed this during the flag-off ceremony of the week-long exercise at the Officers’ Mess of 2 Division, Nigerian Army, Ibadan. He […]

The Nigerian Army says it has captured 10 suspected key Boko Haram members at Bitta in Gwoza LGA of Borno, trying to escape the troops’ sustained onslaught on them. The Nigerian Army Operations Media Coordinator, Col. Aminu Iliyasu, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Abuja. He said that a successful sting operation conducted […]

Ndahi Marama – MAIDUGURI Troops of the Operation Lafiya Dole have captured 10 suspected Boko Haram commanders during raids on the terrorists’ hideouts in Borno State. The Nigerian Army Operations Media Coordinator, Col. Aminu Illiyasu, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday. According to him, troops have equally stepped up the effective blockade of Boko […]

By: Kingsley Omonobi – Abuja Aftermath the killing of 9 soldiers of the Nigerian Army by Armed Bandits in Zamfara State the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai has directed troops fighting bandits, marauders and other criminals in Zamfara, Katsina and Sokoto States to deal decisively with all criminal elements in […]

By Joseph Erunke – Abuja As the military intensify efforts to end terrorism in the country, the Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lt. General Tukur Buratai, has said a combination of physical and spiritual battle had become necessary to end the menace. Noting that ideology was the main driver of terrorists’ activities, Buratai insisted that […]