Lifestyle

Nigeria’s First Female Major General Laid to Rest

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By Rasheedah Makinde Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja has called on both serving and retired military officers to always live exemplary lives that will remain evergreen after they depart the world. General Lagbaja made the call at the burial of the first female Nigerian Continue Reading

Crime

Army Hands over 176 kg Cannabis, Suspect to NDLEA

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By Oluwatoyin Adegoke  The Nigerian Army,35 Artillery Brigade has handed over 365 pieces of pawpaw-size wrapped cannabis sativa weighing about 176 kg to the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Ogun State Command. The Commander, 35 Artillery Brigade, Brigadier-General Mohammed Aminu, who was represented by the Garrison Commander, Colonel Legborsi Nule at the Continue Reading

Security

I’m committed to operational effectiveness – COAS

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By Rasheedah Makinde The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja has reiterated his efforts to improve the operational effectiveness and efficiency of the Nigerian Army through effective motivation of troops.  The Chief of Army Staff stated this in Ibadan while declaring open this year’s second Regimental Sergeant Majors Convention, RSM, with the theme Continue Reading

Governance

Adeleke Lauds Nigerian Army for Shunning Anti Democratic Acts

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By Funmi Ojo Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has commended the Nigerian Army for shunning acts that can truncate the nation’s democracy. Governor Adeleke stated this while receiving the Chief of Army Staff, General Taoheed Lagbaja at his country home in Ede, and condemned military coups in some parts of Africa. The Osun State […]Continue Reading

Crime

Army General Siphons N3.7bn

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A Nigerian Army special court-martial sitting in Abuja, on Tuesday, convicted a former Group Managing Director, Nigerian Army Properties Limited, Major General Umaru Mohammed, of corruption and sentenced him to seven years imprisonment. The military court also ordered Mohammed to pay back $2,178,900 (When converted to naira (at N1000 per dollar), $2.1m equalled N2.1bn. The Continue Reading

Security

Nigerian Army Charges Officer to Uphold Discipline

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Wale Oluokun The General Officer Commanding, GOC, 81 Division of the Nigerian Army, Major General Mohammad Usman has called on officers and men of the 35 Artillery brigade, Alamala Abeokuta to uphold discipline and sustain their loyalty to the armed forces and the nation  Major General Usman stated this while addressing the soldiers during a […]Continue Reading

Crime

Army Investigates Harassment of US Returnees

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The Nigerian Army says it will investigate the alleged harassment of two returnees from the United States of America by a yet-to-be-identified man in military uniform. There were reports that a video went viral over the weekend showing a man in military uniform holding the side mirror of a car in which a man and […]Continue Reading

Security

Tinubu Affirms Readiness to Tackle Security Challenges

Web News 6 July 2023 390 0

By Rasheedah Makinde President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s commitment to resolve security challenges in the country within the shortest possible time. President Tinubu stated this at the grand finale of the 2023 Nigerian Army Celebration Day held at the 2 Division Nigerian Army, Ibadan. President Bola Tinubu said he was conscious of the […]Continue Reading

Security

Army to Begin Shooting Exercise in Ibadan

Web News 14 April 2023 350 0

By Rasheedah Makinde The 2 Division Nigerian Army, Ibadan, says the Division, affiliate formations and units would conduct the 2023 annual range shooting exercise beginning tomorrow till the 22nd of this month.  This is contained in a statement signed in Ibadan by the acting Deputy-Director, Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Charles Ekeocha. Lieutenant Colonel Continue Reading

Security

Guber Polls: Army, Police Assures Delta Residents of Safety

Web News 17 March 2023 363 0

By Oghenero Eghweree The 63 Brigade of the Nigerian Army in conjunction with the Delta State Police Command have stressed their commitment to ensure a peaceful environment during the forthcoming Governorship and State Assembly election on March 18. They made the pledge in a joint statement in Asaba, signed by the Assistant Director Army Public […]Continue Reading

Security

WASA: Robust synergy will keep the nation safe- Nigerian Army

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Rasheeda Makinde Robust synergy among security agencies will greatly help in curtailing all forms of criminal activities threatening the development of the Nation.  General Officer Commanding, GOC, 2 Division Nigeria Army, Adekunle Fajuyi Cantonment, Odogbo barracks Ojoo Ibadan, Major General Mohammed Usman stated this while declaring open the 2022 West African Social Continue Reading

Security

Makinde to Nigerian Army; Remain Professional During Elections

Web News 10 February 2023 477 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has called on the Nigerian Army to continue to remain professional before, during and after the coming elections. The governor stated this when he hosted the new General Officer Commanding, 2 Mechanised Division, Odogbo Barracks, Ibadan, Major-General Takuti Usman at the Agodi Secretariat, Ibadan. A statement Continue Reading

Security

Nigerian Army Pledges to Sustain Peace

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The new General Officer Commanding, GOC, 81 Division of the Nigerian Army, Major General Obinna Ajunwa has promised that men and officers of the Nigerian Army will continue to play their parts in maintaining peace across the country. Major General Ajunwa made the promise at Oke Mosan Abeokuta when he paid a courtesy visit to Ogun […]Continue Reading

Security

Nigerian Army, NSCDC Strengthen Partnership on Insecurity

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The Nigerian Army has called for a continuous partnership with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC to collectively wage war against insecurity bedevilling the nation.  The new Commanding Officer 81 Battalion Nigerian Army Letmauck Cantonment Mokola Ibadan, Lieutenant Colonel MD Adamu made this known during a courtesy visit to the Command of Nigeria […]Continue Reading

Security

Law Enforcement Agencies Team Up Against Insecurity

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As part of steps to ensure a safe society, security agencies in Oyo state have synergized to wage war against insecurity. General Officer Commanding, 2 division, Nigerian Army, Ibadan, Major General Aminu Chinade, made this known during a joint security route match by the Nigerian Army and other security agencies in Oyo state. The General Officer […]Continue Reading

Security

Nigerian Army Allays Fear over “Operation Still Water”

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The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 2 division Nigerian Army, Major General Aminu Chinade has assured residents of Oyo State that its ongoing “Operation Still Water” would tackle prevailing security concerns in the state.  The GOC gave the assurance when he paid a courtesy visit to Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde in his office, in Ibadan. […]Continue Reading

Security

Nigerian Army Begins Shooting Exercise, Allays Residents’ Fears

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Residents around Nigerian Army, 2 Division Headquarters, Adekunle Fajuyi Cantonment Ojoo Ibadan, have been told not  to panic when they hear gunshots as from Monday.  A statement signed by the acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Charles Ekeocha, states that in line with the Nigerian Army Forecast of events 2022, headquarters 2 Continue Reading

Security

Reports claiming Cameroonian Separatists’ attack on Nigerian territory false – Army

Web News 31 May 2022 464 0

There is no truth in social media insinuating that Nigerian villages were attacked by Cameroonian (Ambazonian) separatists on 29 May 2022. A statement by the Director, Nigerian Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu said, “Contrary to the misinformation, own troops deployed at Danare received information on Sunday morning about the said attack. “The Continue Reading

Crime

Troops dislodge IPOB/ESN Training Camp in Imo

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Troops of 34 Brigade of the Nigerian Army in conjunction with operatives of the Department of State Service on Friday 20 May 2022, dislodged a training camp of the proscribed Indigeneous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, Eastern Security Network (ESN) at Okporo in Orlu Local Government Area of Imo State. Director Army […]Continue Reading

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Nigerian Army Provides Swimming Pool For Officers To Enhance Physical Well-being

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Nigerian Army remains committed to ensuring  defeating the insurgents in the North East and other uprising in other parts of the country. Chief of Army staff, Lieutenant General Farooq Yahaya stated this In Ibadan at the inauguration of  a combat swimming pool at 2 division Nigerian Army, Ibadan.  The Chief of Army staff who spoke […]Continue Reading

Security

Nigerian Army: All Hands On Deck To Tackle Insecurity – Major Gen. Chibuisi

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Nigerian Army has assures its readiness to collaborate with all the security agencies towards achieving peace and secured atmosphere.  General Officer Commanding,  GOC, 2 division Nigerian Army Ibadan ,  Major General Gold Chibuisi stated this during 2021 west Africa social activities,  WASA, held at Adekunle Fajuyi Cantonment, Ojoo, Ibadan.  Major Continue Reading

Crime

One Soldier Arrested Over Assault on Traffic Wardens In Ibadan

Web News 11 January 2022 607 0

Following the viral video of an assault on two traffic wardens by men on military uniform suspected to be soldiers, the Headquarters Nigerian Army ordered immediate investigation to identify and arrest the culprits. Preliminary investigation has shown that the unfortunate incident took place on Friday, 7 January, 2022 at Adeoye Road by Ring Road, Ibadan. […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Take advantage of the skill acquisition centre to become self-reliant – NAOWA President

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The President of Nigerian Army Officer’s Wives Association, NAOWA, Mrs. Salamotu Farouk-Yahaya has urged officers’ wives to take advantage of the newly-built skill acquisition centre to empower themselves towards becoming self-reliant and productive. Mrs. Farouk-Yahaya stated this while commissioning a skills acquisition centre built by NAOWA at 2 Division Continue Reading

Security

Nigerian Army Holds RSM Convention in Ibadan

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Chief of Army staff, Lieutenant General Farook Yahaya, has reiterated the call for officers and men to exhibit professionalism in the discharge of their duties to defend the country.  He made the call at a Regimental Sergeant Majors, RSM, convention at the 2nd division, Nigerian Army, Ibadan.  Lieutenant General Yahaya said the convention for the RSM […]Continue Reading

Security

Nigerian Army Collaborates Other Security Agencies To Tackle Crimes

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The Nigerian Army says it will collaborate with other security agencies to strengthen the fight against cyber crimes, cultism, kidnapping and other social vices. The Brigade Commander, 35 Artillery Brigade, Abeokuta, Brigadier General Adewale Adekoya stated this at Sagamu, Ogun state while addressing participants in the one – day free medical outreach put together by Continue Reading