Tag: Nigerian Army
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Army, Navy Personnel Detained After Clash in Bayelsa
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By Eugene Agha, Lagos The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) have confirmed that personnel involved in a clash between operatives of the Nigerian Navy and the Nigerian Army in Bayelsa…
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N’Assembly okays N1.5trn Army budget amid rising insecurity
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By Dirisu Yakubu The National Assembly on Monday approved a N1.5tn budget proposal for the Nigerian Army for the 2026 fiscal year, pledging legislative support to ensure the timely release…
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Flush out bandits in Kwara, Niger in one month -COAS orders soldiers
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By Tunde Oyekola The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant-General Olufemi Oluyede, on Wednesday, issued a marching order to the Nigerian Army to flush out bandits terrorising Baruten and Kaiama Local…
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Only 200 South East youths registered for Army recruitment – Official
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The Leader, Army Force Headquarters Recruitment Sensitisation Team, Anambra, Brig.-Gen. Chima Ekeator, says only 200 youths from the South-East have registered for the ongoing Army recruitment in the country. Ekeator…
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A Gift Of God From Yakooyo: Tribute To General Alani Ipoola Akinrinade GCON
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…On the Conferment of Doctorate Degree of Administration (Honoris Causa) on him by the Senate and Council of Osun State University, Osogbo, Nigeria on Tuesday, September 21, 2021. By Siyan…
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Gen Attahiru, six others for burial in Abuja today
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Lieutenant General Ibrahim Attahiru, the late Chief of Army Staff, and six other senior military officers who died in the Beachcraft 350 aircraft that crashed at the Kaduna International Airport…
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Makinde donates operational vehicles to Army, VIO
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…says donation will enhance service delivery Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has donated two pick-up vans each to the Nigerian Army and the Vehicle Inspection Unit of the state…
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Buhari writes National Assembly for confirmation of new service chiefs
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President Muhammadu Buhari has written to the National Assembly, NASS for confirmation of the four service chiefs he appointed earlier this week. The new service chiefs are Major General Lucky…
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Gov. Makinde lauds Army’s impartiality in political process commendable
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…says Oyo will maintain cordial relationship with military Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, on Monday, commended the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Tukur Buratai for leading a professionalized…
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Army, Adeniyi and the Truth –By Madu Onuorah
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Of the over 50 senior officers of the Nigerian Army whose redeployments were released last Tuesday, that of Major General Olusegun Adeniyi, the ‘Viral General,’ drew the most attention. Why…
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Court gives EFCC nod to freeze N136m linked to army chief, Hakeem Otiki
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The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, gave the EFCC the go-ahead to temporarily freeze the sum of $376, 120 (N136, 155, 440) linked to Maj.- Gen. Hakeem Oladapo Otiki.…
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Don’t abandon Maiduguri-Damaturu road, MURIC appeals to soldiers
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An Islamic human rights organization, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has appealed to soldiers in the North Eastern part of the country not to abandon Maiduguri – Damaturu road. There…
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Pa Adama Aduku, oldest surviving Nigerian army soldier dies at 101
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Pa Adama Aduku, the old soldier who stole the show at the 2018, Nigerian Army Day Celebrations(NADCEL), heldIn Lagos is dead. Aduku, who was presented with an award of excellence…
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Army to launch indigenous mine resistant, ambush protected vehicle
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The Nigerian Army is set to launch its first indigenous Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle designed and built by Command Engineering Depot in collaboration with the Defence Industries…
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Army capture 10 senior Boko Haram commanders in Borno onslaught
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BY INUSA NDAHI, MAIDUGURI As Nigerian Army continues to heighten the tempo of her operational activities against bandits, insurgents and other criminal elements nationwide, the gallant troops of Operation LAFIYA…
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Boko Haram attacked Gubio, Magumeri towns to loot food items- Army
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The Nigerian Army of Thursday said Wednesday’s attacks by the Boko Haram terrorists on Gubio and Magumeri towns in Borno State was meant to loot food items and other logistics.…
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Army confirm killing three policemen, one civilian mistaken for kidnappers
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The Nigerian Army has confirmed that its troops attached to 93 Battalion, Takum, Taraba State, shot dead three policemen and one civilian in error after they were mistaken for kidnappers.…
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Trending miniature drone not part of Nigerian Army’s military arsenal – Army
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“Apart from questioning the motive of this mischievous falsehood, it is imperative to state that the Nigerian military has far more sophisticated UAV and equipment than what the medium…
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Nigerian Army Redeploys Adeosun, Biu, top Military Officers in Massive Postings
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The Nigerian Army has just released the postings and appointments of its officers. The posting which was approved yesterday by the Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen TY Buratai…
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Insecurity: Army bans use of motorbikes in seven northern states forests
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The Nigeria Army has banned the use of motorcycles in the forests of six of the seven States in the North West and Niger State. The states affected are Zamfara,…