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Nigerian Army Frees Journalist, Soyombo After Three Days in Custody
The Nigerian Army has released investigative journalist Fisayo Soyombo from detention after a vigorous media campaign pushing for his release,…
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Investigative journalist Fisayo Soyombo arrested at illegal oil bunkering site in P’Harcourt, says Army
The Nigerian Army said it has arrested and detained investigative journalist, Fisayo Soyombo, in connection with illegal bunkering in Port…
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Terrorist leaders in North Central begging to surrender, says DHQ
The Defence Headquarters, DHQ, says some terrorists’ leaders operating in the North Central zone have indicated interest to surrender and…
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BREAKING: COAS Lagbaja dies at 56
The Presidency has announced the passing of Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja. Bayo Onanuga, the Special…
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DHQ debunks appointment of acting COAS, warns against calls for military
The Nigerian Army has dismissed media reports suggesting that there is a leadership vacuum following the absence of the Chief…
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Army refutes claims of attacks on troops, casualties in Imo
The Nigerian Army has dismissed reports from certain online media outlets about an alleged attack on its troops and the…
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Brigadier General MA Sadiq to be investigated by Nigerian Army
On Wednesday, October 9, the Nigerian Army announced that it has started an investigation into allegations of administrative issues involving…
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Nigerian Army debunks mass resignation reports
The Authority of the Nigerian Army has debunked reports of mass resignation of its soldiers from the service due to…
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Metro
Army arrests suspect in FUNAAB student’s murder, hands him to Police
The Nigerian Army has apprehended Adeleye Ayomide, 23, the prime suspect in the murder of Idowu Christiana, a 300-level student…
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Metro
Okuama indigenes sue DSS and army, seek N200 million in damages
Two leaders from the Okuama community in Ughelli South Area of Delta State who were detained by military officials last…
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BREAKING: We will step in if looting continues – CDS Christopher Musa threatens
General Christopher Musa, Chief of Defence Staff, has issued a stern warning that the Nigerian Military may intervene to address…
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Politics
Military won’t allow anarchy in Nigeria, warns Major General Edward Buba
The Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, has warned that the military will not allow anarchy to…
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Metro
Tension as soldiers fire at workers carrying court-ordered demolition in Asese, Ogun State
Residents of Asese, Ogun State, are deeply unsettled after soldiers of the Nigerian Army, said to be hired by Christ…
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Supreme Court saves army sergeant from death penalty
The Supreme Court has discharged and acquitted a Nigerian Army sergeant, Akawu Bala, of the death sentence imposed on him…
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Military denies claims of shooting civilian in Plateau
The Operation Safe Haven, a special military task force maintaining peace in Plateau State and its environs, has dismissed the…
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Army neutralizes 188 terrorists, arrest 330
About 188 terrorists were eliminated and 330 arrested during operations conducted across the Northern parts of the country last week.…
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Military releases names of eliminated Boko Haram commanders
The Defence Headquarters on Thursday released the names of terrorist kingpins killed during different operations in the northern part of…
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Okuama: What led to the killings of 17 soldiers [Eyewitness account]
A leader of the Okuama community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, whose identity is withheld, has…
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Metro
Terrorists’ leader, fighters killed in Zamfara
Nigerian Army troops have eliminated a notorious terrorist leader, Junaidu Fasagora, along with numerous fighters in Zamfara State. A statement…
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Military neutralized 974 terrorists in February – FG
Minister of Information, Muhammad Idiris, has warned media professionals against inadvertently aiding bandits and kidnappers through their reporting. This is…
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Politics
Tinubu approves National Honours for 17 slain Soldiers
President Bola Tinubu has approved a dignified burial for the 17 soldiers who tragically lost their lives during a peacekeeping…
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Military invaded Bayelsa community, killed 40 people – Ijaw Youths
The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) has leveled accusations against the military, stating that its personnels invaded Igbomotoru 2 in Bomo-Ibe…
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DHQ releases names and photos of soldiers killed in Delta attack
The Defence Headquarters has published the identities of the Nigerian Army commander, three officers, and 12 soldiers who were killed…
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Metro
FG commences mass metering in Army barracks nationwide
The Federal Government has commenced the mass metering of Nigerian Army barracks across the country. The Minister of Power, Adebayo…
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Coup plotters: defense minister reacts, issues new directive
Dr. Bello Matawalle, the Minister of State for Defence, has instructed the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) to pursue individuals advocating…
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