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Nigerian Army Charges Officer to Uphold Discipline

Web News 1 September 2023 127 0

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 Continue Reading

Crime

Army Investigates Harassment of US Returnees

Web News 17 July 2023 166 0

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

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Tinubu Affirms Readiness to Tackle Security Challenges

Web News 6 July 2023 215 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

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Army to Begin Shooting Exercise in Ibadan

Web News 14 April 2023 274 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

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Guber Polls: Army, Police Assures Delta Residents of Safety

Web News 17 March 2023 286 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

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

Web News 19 February 2023 396 0

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

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Makinde to Nigerian Army; Remain Professional During Elections

Web News 10 February 2023 318 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

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Nigerian Army Pledges to Sustain Peace

Web News 12 January 2023 854 0

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

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Nigerian Army, NSCDC Strengthen Partnership on Insecurity

Web News 16 December 2022 804 0

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

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Law Enforcement Agencies Team Up Against Insecurity

Web News 25 November 2022 335 0

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

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Nigerian Army Allays Fear over “Operation Still Water”

Web News 21 October 2022 558 0

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

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Nigerian Army Begins Shooting Exercise, Allays Residents’ Fears

Web News 31 July 2022 631 2

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 380 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

Web News 21 May 2022 424 0

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

Web News 3 February 2022 1020 0

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

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

Web News 30 January 2022 914 0

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 464 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

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Nigerian Army Holds RSM Convention in Ibadan

Web News 7 September 2021 1267 0

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

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Nigerian Army Collaborates Other Security Agencies To Tackle Crimes

Web News 19 August 2021 671 0

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

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Nigerian Army Reiterates Commitment To Combating Insecurity

Web News 18 May 2021 721 0

The chief of Army staff, Lieutenant  General Ibrahim  Attahiru has reiterated the efforts of the military to reposition the Nigerian Army in effective operations to professionally defeat security threats facing the country. Lieutenant Attahiru stated this  while declaring open a 2 -day seminar for the senior brigade and General officers commanding at the 2 Continue Reading

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Army Arrest IPOB Second-in-Command

Web News 13 May 2021 1141 0

Security operatives have arrested the second-in-command to Ikonso, the neutralised commander of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB)/ Eastern Security Network (ESN) Awurum Eze. Awurum Eze was nabbed by security operatives in Aba, the Abia State in the southeast region of the country. In a statement on Wednesday, The Director of Public Relations at the […]Continue Reading

Sport

Football Championship: Army Urges Nigerians to Support Peace Promoting Initiatives

Web News 5 March 2021 593 0

The Brigade Commander, 35 Artillery Brigade, Nigerian Army, Alamala, Abeokuta, Brigadier General Ehimwenman Amadasun wants stakeholders to support initiatives that will promote peaceful co existence among Nigerians irrespective of tribes, religion and ethnic backgrounds. Brigadier General Amadasun made the call while kicking off the 2021 edition of Egba Youth Football Continue Reading

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Nigerian Army Nabs Six Suspected Impersonators in Delta

Web News 25 February 2021 464 0

The Nigerian Army Operation Delta Hawk says it has arrested six suspected army impersonators in Okpanam area in the environs of Asaba, the Delta State capital. This is contained in a press statement signed by the Director Army Public Relations Brigadier General Mohammed Yerima, which disclosed that the suspects were between the ages of 20 […]Continue Reading

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Insecurity: NSCDC Partners Nigerian Army

Web News 1 February 2021 770 0

Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Oyo State Command has partnered the Nigerian Army in retraining its newly launched anti-terrorism unit in fighting insecurity. The State Commandant, Mr. Iskilu Akinsanya stated this while briefing newsmen on the command’s achievement during the last year. He said though, the anti-terrorist unit of the command was not […]Continue Reading