Army renames Military Operation in South-East
…..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 […]
Army dismisses reports of planned attack in Maiduguri
Kingsley Omonobi – Abuja. The Nigerian Army on Thursday assured people of Maiduguri and environs to disregard rumours of planned attacks by Boko Haram terrorists, saying there is no need for panic. The army stated this in a statement titled, ‘There is No Panic in Maiduguri. The City Remains Peaceful & Calm and’ signed by […]
General Buratai and Onwubiko’s confession before Damascus
By David Onmeje “I hereby second the motion by General Buratai that the media plays the role of key stakeholders in the protection of our national security interest,” –Emmanuel Onwubiko, Head, Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA). I believe, the name Emmanuel Onwubiko has a household flavour in Nigeria. He prides himself as a […]
Boko Haram: Coalition hails army, encourages political leaders support
The Coalition Against Terrorism and Extremism (CATE) has applauded the Nigerian Army’s Super Camp strategy, describing it as a “masterstroke” and the long-awaited catalyst to flush out the remnants of Boko Haram from the North-East. The group made this strong case for the military’s latest approach at a press conference held in Abuja on Sunday. […]
Depot Nigerian Army conducts obstacle crossing competition
In a bid to test the physical capacity, mental alertness and combat readiness of 78 Regular Recruits Intake, Depot Nigerian Army has conducted obstacle crossing competition for the recruits.
Alleged collusions of soldiers with terrorists
ALLEGATIONS of collusions between some criminal elements in our security and armed forces with terrorists have become too rampant to be ignored.
Taraba Police killings: Over 25 military, police personnel arrested
No fewer than 25 military and police personnel have been arrested in connection with the killing of three policemen in the IGP Intelligence Response Team, IRT, and a civilian by soldiers in Taraba State, following the arrest of a kidnap kingpin, Hamisu Wadume, who was allegedly set free by the soldiers.
Taraba Killings: Slain Policeman lauded by Army for arresting killers of Colonel in 2016
A mild-drama ensued at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, yesterday, as it was established that one of the policemen killed by soldiers in Taraba State after arresting a suspected millionaire kidnap kingpin, Alhaji Hamisu Wadume, last week, got the commendation of the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Burutai, for assisting the Nigeria Army in June 2016.
Nigerian Army graduates 259 cadets in Jaji
The Nigerian Army has graduated 259 Cadets of Direct Short Service Course from Nigerian Army School of Infantry (NASI), Jaji, Kaduna State.
Nigerian Army redeploys Adeosun, Biu, top military officers in new posting
The Nigerian Army on Sunday night effected a major shake up in its hierarchy with newly promoted Lt. General Lamidi Adeosun redeployed from the department of Training and Operations (CTOP), to Policy and Plans as the new COPP. Major General Bulama Biu who was also recently promoted remains the substantive General Officer Commanding 7 division […]
Buratai is still Chief of Army Staff – Nigerian Army
The Nigerian Army has said that Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai is still the Chief of Army Staff and that any contrary information is baseless and should be disregarded. The Arny in a statement said on Tuesday that the news that Lieutenant General LO Adeosun has been appointed as Chief of Army Staff of the Nigerian Army […]
