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Ali Baba decries killing of soldiers, calls for moral reawakening and constitutional reform

Renowned Nigerian comedian, Atunyota Akpobome, also known as Ali Baba, has voiced his strong condemnation of the recent killing of 17 Nigerian Army officers in Delta State, labelling the act as “highly abominable.” In a heartfelt interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos, Akpobome expressed his dismay, stating, “The heinous murder of Read More…

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Nigerian Army warns against recruitment fraud in ongoing intake

The Nigerian Army issued a stern warning to candidates participating in the 86 Regular Recruits Intake, cautioning them against engaging in manipulative or fraudulent activities that could compromise the recruitment process, as stated by Maj.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, Director of Army Public Relations in Abuja. The statement was prompted by a circulating video on social media Read More…

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President orders probe after fatal drone strike in Kaduna

President Bola Tinubu has mandated a comprehensive investigation into a military drone strike that resulted in the deaths of at least 85 individuals, including women and children, in northern Kaduna over the weekend. Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, the Nigerian army chief, visited Tundun Biri village to express regret for the air strike and pledged to Read More…

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Nigerian Army to dispose of recovered unexploded ordnance from 2002 Ikeja Cantonment Bomb Blast

In an official announcement, the Nigerian Army revealed plans to dispose of the unexploded ordnance recovered from the site of the 2002 Ikeja Cantonment Bomb Blast at the Army Range in Owode Ajilete, Ogun State. According to Lt.-Col. Olabisi Ayeni, Deputy Director of Army Public Relations for the 81 Division, Nigerian Army, the disposal operation Read More…

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Nigerian Army rescues another Borno Chibok girl

The Nigerian Army announced on Monday that it had successfully rescued another Chibok girl, Mary Nkeki, aged 27, from Dikwa Local Government Area in Borno. Nkeki was abducted in 2014 alongside more than 200 students from Government Girls Secondary School in Chibok by Boko Haram insurgents. Maj.-Gen. Gold Chibuisi, the Theatre Commander of Operation Hadin Read More…

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Investigation Launched into Killing of Lagos Driver Allegedly by Persons in Military Uniform

The 81 Division of the Nigerian Army has initiated an investigation into the tragic killing of a Lagos driver, identified as Mr. Lawal, on Thursday, August 17, reportedly at the hands of individuals allegedly donning military attire. Lt.-Col. Olabisi Ayeni, the spokesperson for the Division, disclosed on Sunday that the investigation is being conducted in Read More…

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Army Commander in Lagos advises youths to channel efforts toward positive development

During the Pulling Out Parade for retired NAOC senior officers and sanitation exercise in Ojuelegba and its environs on Monday, Maj.-Gen. Adeyemi Alabi, Commander, Nigerian Army Ordnance Corps (NAOC), Lagos, urged the youth to channel their energy toward positive development for a peaceful and greater Nigeria. “The sanitation exercise is part of our Corporate Social Read More…

Nigeria Security

Insecurity: Shake up in military as Army deploys GOCs, appoints new PSOs

The Nigerian Army has moved to tackle the country’s security challenges by reorganising itself. The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, approved the posting and appointment of some top officers to command, instructional and staff positions across formations and units. The appointments were announced in a statement issued by the Director, Army Public Relations, Read More…