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IS fighters overrun two Niger military bases, 38 soldiers confirmed dead
At least 38 Nigerien soldiers were reportedly killed in two separate attacks by suspected Islamic State fighters on…
Nigerian army foils kidnap attempt, rescues four victims in Sokoto
Troops of the Nigerian Army’s Operation FANSAN YAMMA have successfully thwarted a kidnapping attempt by suspected terrorists in…
Nigerian Army clarifies arrest of blogger ‘Justice Crack’
The Nigerian Army has clarified the circumstances surrounding the arrest of social media influencer, Justice Mark Chidiebere, popularly…
Nigerian Army sacks PHDL Secretary, Oguwike, issues disclaimer
The Nigerian Army said the company secretary of Post-Service Housing Development Limited, Barrister Nathan Oguwike, has ceased to…
Army buries Brig Gen Braimah, others killed in Borno attack
The Nigerian Army on Wednesday buried Brigadier General Oseni Braimah, Captain Ismail, and other soldiers killed in a…
No repentant terrorists, bandits recruited into Nigerian military – Ali clears air
Coordinator of Operation Safe Corridor, OSC Brigadier General Yusuf Ali has put to rest the viral speculation purporting…
Terrorists Kill Many Soldiers In Fresh Kebbi Attack
An unspecified number of Nigerian soldiers have been reportedly killed after a fresh terrorist attack in the Girinmasa…
Army arrests serving soldier over alleged N114m fraud
The Nigerian Army has arrested a serving soldier, Staff Sgt. Amoke Simon, over alleged large-scale fraud amounting N114…
Grumblings in Nigerian Army over promotion of Tinubu’s ADC to Brigadier-General
There are grumblings within the Nigerian Army following the promotion of Nurudeen Yusuf, Aide-De-Camp (ADC) to President Bola…
Soldiers ambush bandits in Sokoto, kill 11, recover rifles
Troops of the 8 division of the Nigerian Army and Sector 2 of Operation Fansan Yamma have neutralised…
Nigerian Army blocks mass retirement of officers
The Nigerian Army has indefinitely suspended all statutory and voluntary retirements for certain categories of officers following the…
Many injured as terrorists ambush Nigerian troops on mission to rescue Kebbi schoolgirls
Several soldiers sustained injuries after terrorists launched an ambush on troops heading to rescue kidnapped schoolgirls in Kebbi…
President Tinubu receives briefing from new Chief of Army Staff
President Bola Tinubu has received a security briefing from Lt.-Gen. Wahidi Shaibu, the new Chief of Army Staff,…
Anambra election: Army debunks viral video of involvement in electoral activities
The Nigerian Army has denied being involved in the electoral activities on 8 November 2025 at Ukwu Oji…
Army confirms death of officer by Wife in Akwa Ibom
Nigerian Army has confirmed the killing of one of its officers, Lieutenant Samson Haruna by his wife, Retyit…
Nigerian Army Captures IPOB/ESN Commander ‘Gentle de Yahoo’ in Imo State
The Nigerian Army has confirmed the arrest of Ifeanyi Eze Okorienta, also known as Gentle de Yahoo, a…
Army personnel arrested for car theft in Abuja
A 33-year-old Nigerian Army personnel has been arrested by the police in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, for…
Army arrests 35 oil thieves in four states
The Nigerian Army has announced the arrest of 35 suspected oil thieves accused of operating illegal refineries and…
Nigerian Army Detains General for Theft of Rice and Generator in Kano
The Nigerian Army has detained General Musa A. Sadiq, a commander of the 3 Brigade in Kano State,…
Army promotes first female lieutenant
Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, has ordered the promotion of Second Lieutenant Oluchukwu Owowoh to…