26 Army Generals test positive as 417 personnel take COVID-19 test
Nigerian Army says 26 Generals who had contact with Major General Olu Irefin have tested positive for COVID-19. Late Irefin, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 6 Division, fell ill last…
Army asks Commanders of Army Operations to go into 14 days isolation as General dies of COVID-19
Late Major-General, John Olu Irefin The Nigerian Army says it has lost one of its General Officer Commanding (GOC) six divisions in Port-Harcourt, Major-General, John Olu Irefin from COVID-19 complications….
Violence: Army says it remains resolute to the peace, stability of Nigeria
The Nigerian Army has restated its commitment to democratic rule in Nigeria. This is contained in a statement signed by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Sagir Musa. In…
Army begins investigation into killing of officer by depressed Soldier in Borno – Army Headquarters
Army Headquarters says a depressed soldier serving in 2 Battalion of 21 Special Armoured Brigade Bama, Borno State, went berserk, shot and killed an officer on Wednesday. The Acting Director,…
Insurgency: COAS relocates to North East
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has relocated to the North East to oversee and direct the overall operation in the theatre and other army operations across the…
Consider reintegration, de-radicalisation, employment of repentant Boko Haram members – Buratai urges Gov Zulum
Gov. Zulum The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai has urged the Borno government to take into consideration the reintegration, de-radicalisation and employment of repentant members of the Boko…
Soldier goes berserk, kills 4 colleagues, commits suicide
A Corporal of the Nigerian Army serving at the Theatre Command Operation LAFIYA DOLE, Army Super Camp 15, located at Malam Fatori went berserk in early hours of 26 February…
Buratai expresses confidence in troops ability to end insurgency
COAS, Tukur Buratai The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has commended troops of Operation Lafiya Dole (OPLD) for their recent feat in the ongoing counter insurgency operations in…
Nigerian Army approves postings, appointments of over 20 top generals
The Nigerian Army has approved new postings and appointments of some of its senior officers. Approved by the Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen TY Buratai, the Force says the…
Army says viral video of soldiers’ execution fake
In a statement on Thursday, the acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Sagir Musa, stressed that the video was doctored. He said, “The attention of the Nigerian Army has…