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Abiodun Integrates Widows of Fallen Heroes into Public Service
By Bimbola Bamgbose Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to honouring the sacrifices of Nigerian Army officers and other security personnel who died while protecting the nation’s territorial integrity. Governor Abiodun made this statement on Monday during the launch of the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Emblem held at…
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Soldiers killing: Army Goes Tough on IPOB Members in Abia
Troops of the Nigerian Army on Operation UDO KA conducted a raid on an Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, camp located in Igboro Forest in Abia State on Saturday. According to a statement posted on X.com by the NA on Sunday, the raid was conducted in order to arrest the killers of five soldiers at…
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Troops Kill Terrorists in Kaduna, Dislodge Enclave
By Emmanuel Ejim Troops of the Nigerian Army deployed for counter terrorism operations in Kaduna State in response to actionable intelligence have killed some terrorists and thwarted the activities of violent extremists and kidnappers in Giwa Local Government Area of the state. A statement by the Director Army Public Relations, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu says…
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Nigeria’s First Female Major General Laid to Rest
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 Major General, Aderonke Kale, held at St James…
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Army Hands over 176 kg Cannabis, Suspect to NDLEA
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 handing over…
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I’m committed to operational effectiveness – COAS
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 “Leveraging…
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Adeleke Lauds Nigerian Army for Shunning Anti Democratic Acts
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…
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Army General Siphons N3.7bn
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…
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Nigerian Army Charges Officer to Uphold Discipline
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…
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Army Investigates Harassment of US Returnees
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…
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Tinubu Affirms Readiness to Tackle Security Challenges
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…
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Army to Begin Shooting Exercise in Ibadan
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 Ekeocha…
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Guber Polls: Army, Police Assures Delta Residents of Safety
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…
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WASA: Robust synergy will keep the nation safe- Nigerian Army
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 Activities, WASA, at…
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Makinde to Nigerian Army; Remain Professional During Elections
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 by…
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Nigerian Army Pledges to Sustain Peace
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…
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Nigerian Army, NSCDC Strengthen Partnership on Insecurity
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…
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Law Enforcement Agencies Team Up Against Insecurity
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…
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Nigerian Army Allays Fear over “Operation Still Water”
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.…
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Nigerian Army Begins Shooting Exercise, Allays Residents’ Fears
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 Division and…
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Reports claiming Cameroonian Separatists’ attack on Nigerian territory false – Army
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 troops…
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Troops dislodge IPOB/ESN Training Camp in Imo
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…
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Nigerian Army Provides Swimming Pool For Officers To Enhance Physical Well-being
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…
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Nigerian Army: All Hands On Deck To Tackle Insecurity – Major Gen. Chibuisi
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 General Chibuisi said it was…
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One Soldier Arrested Over Assault on Traffic Wardens In Ibadan
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.…
