nigerian army

Many bandits killed in Zamfara gun battle with soldiers

The Nigerian Army has said its troops from the 8 Division have eliminated an unspecified number of bandits in the…

3 years ago

Proposed Army housing scheme upsets soldiers as they petition Buhari

A group of soldiers including senior officers have rejected the proposed Nigerian Army Welfare Housing Scheme, which they describe as…

4 years ago

Nigerian railway projects will create employment opportunities, says Amaechi

President Muhammadu Buhari is focusing on railway investment through construction of new lines and revival of old ones in order…

4 years ago

Soldiers declared missing as insurgents overwhelm troops in Borno

Many soldiers reportedly ‘went missing’ on Friday after insurgents overwhelmed 153 Infantry Battalion and the 22 Armored Brigade, Marte, Borno…

4 years ago

Soldier to face firing squad for killing officer

The Nigerian Army court martial has sentenced a soldier, Private Azunna Mmadu-Abuchi, to death by firing squad for shooting his…

4 years ago

Army cancels conference as officers test positive for COVID-19

The ongoing Chief of Army Staff Conference, Thursday, came to an abrupt end after one of the participating senior army…

4 years ago

Nigerian army used live bullets on Lekki protesters – CNN report

Nigerian army was professional in its conduct - Buratai A new can of worms may have been opened in the…

4 years ago

Buratai talks tough, orders soldiers to deal decisively with arsonists, miscreants

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, has ordered officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army not to…

4 years ago

Troops take over Oyigbo as fresh mob attacks hit Rivers

Troops of the Nigerian Army and the policemen have taken over the Oyigbo Local Government Area in Rivers State following…

4 years ago