The Nigerian Army said on Wednesday that its new war strategy has significantly impacted positively on the operations across the theatres resulting in troops’ swift responses to attacks. The army spokesman, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, told the Newsmen in Abuja that…
Nollywood veteran actor, Chiwetalu Agu has been released by the Nigerian Army. The actor was arrested by troops for wearing Biafra clothing. He was reportedly sharing food to less privileged persons wearing Biafran regalia when government forces stopped him at…
The Nigerian Army has urged residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) not to panic as heavy military equipment will be moved ahead of Nigeria’s 61st Independence celebration. Commander, Guards Brigade, Brig.-Gen. Mohammed Usman, disclosed this in a statement issued…
Nigerian Army Lieutenant General, Theophilus Danjuma, is alive and not dead, the family has said. Danjuma is a politician and retired Nigerian Army Lieutenant General who played a key role in post independence military and politcal events in Nigeria. He…
The Nigerian Army has expressed commitment to ensure gender mainstreaming in all its operations to achieve efficiency and enhance professionalism in the service. Brig.-Gen. Lukman Omoniyi, Acting Director, Civil Military Affairs, Nigerian Army, announced this at the maiden Sensitisation Workshop…
The Nigerian Army says it has instituted investigation into the alleged killing of a final-year student of University of Calabar, Mr Gray Agbesu, on July 9 in Calabar by a serving soldier. The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu,…
By Tobi Adetunji The Nigerian Army on Tuesday said its troops has intercepted and arrested a fleeing bandit along Mokwa-Jebba road. It further revealed that the bandit was in a vehicle travelling from the Northern part of the country to…
The 1 Division , Nigerian Army, Kaduna, has opened a condolence register for the late Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen Ibrahim Attahiru, and other officers who died in the May 21 plane crash. The Deputy Director, Army Public Relations,…
The 34 Artillery Brigade of the Nigerian Army in Obinze, near Owerri, has begun the demolition of unserviceable ammunition and explosives. The exercise is contained in a statement issued on Friday in Owerri by the Acting Assistant Director of Army…
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, has approved the renaming of the ongoing counter-insurgency operation in the North East from Operation Lafiya Dole (OPLD) to Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK). The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Mohammed Yerima,…
