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Army alerts to ISWAP massive recruitment of new members

The Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) has embarked on a massive recruitment of new members, spokesperson for the…

3 years ago

Army general gunned down on Lokoja-Abuja highway

A former provost marshal of the Nigerian Army Hassan Ahmed, a major-general, has been killed by gunmen. Ahmed, who was…

3 years ago

Gunmen kill two soldiers in Enugu

Two soldiers have been shot dead at Adani in the Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State. They were said…

3 years ago

Change your tactics to crush insurgents, Buhari tells army

President Muhammadu Buhari has asked the army to develop new strategies to tackle the insurgency and other emerging security threats…

3 years ago

Robbers shot dead army major, private in Jigawa

A major in the Nigerian Army has been shot dead in an armed robbery incident in Jigawa State. Police Public…

3 years ago

Army slams Gumi for accusing soldiers of supporting bandits

...says allegation meant to belittle soldiers' sacrifices  The Nigerian Army has fired back at Sheikh Ahmad Gumi over his allegation…

3 years ago

Surrender and seek forgiveness, Army tells B’Haram insurgents

The Nigerian army has called on Boko Haram insurgents to drop their arms, “seek forgiveness and reconciliation”. General Officer Commanding…

3 years ago

Buhari names Farouk Yahaya new Chief of Army Staff

President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Major General Farouk Yahaya as the new Chief of Army Staff. He replaces Lt General…

3 years ago

Buhari declares holiday for armed forces, flag to fly at half-mast

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved Monday May 24 as a work free day for members of the Armed Forces. He…

3 years ago

Army to bury Attahiru 10am today in Abuja

The Nigerian Army has announced that the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Late Lt Gen Ibrahim Attahiru, and six other…

3 years ago