Army arrests man ‘posing as retired major general’, says no ex-officer named Tijjani Rauf
The Nigerian Army says it has arrested a man identified as Alhaji Tijjani Abdul Rauf for allegedly impersonating a retired major general. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Appolonia…
Army promotes 28 brigadier generals, 77 colonels
The Nigerian Army council has approved the promotion of 105 senior officers to the ranks of major general and brigadier general. In a statement on Friday, Appolonia Anele, acting…
Army dismisses viral ‘sit-at-home’ threat in South-East
The Nigerian Army has dismissed a viral message circulating on social media announcing a “sit-at-home” order in the South-East, describing it as fake and the handiwork of criminal elements.…
Army confirms two soldiers, two security operatives killed in Borno ambush
Boko Haram terrorists on Friday night ambushed troops of the 25 Task Force Brigade while on a routine patrol around Wajiroko in Azir Multe, Damboa Local Government Area of…
Army clarifies viral video of confrontation with Anambra deputy governor
The Nigerian Army has clarified the circumstances surrounding a viral video showing a confrontation between its personnel and Anambra State Deputy Governor, Dr Onyekachukwu Ibezim, during Saturday’s governorship election…
Grenade mistaken for scrap metal explodes, kills scavenger, injures others
The Lagos Police Command and the Nigerian Army have commenced investigation to unravel how military explosives got into the hands of scavengers at Idi-Araba, Mushin where one exploded last…
Army destroys 18 illegal refineries, arrests 17 in Niger Delta
The 6 Division, Nigerian Army has said its operatives have destroyed 18 illegal refining sites, ten boats used for the illicit activity, and arrested 17 suspects in the Niger…
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Ebonyi asks Army to end sit-at-home in Southeast
Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has urged the new General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 82 Division, Nigerian Army, Enugu, Major General Oluyemi Olatoye, to intensify efforts to…
