Boko Haram: 356 soldiers resign from Army; House Investigates
The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the purported voluntary resignation of 365 soldiers from the Nigerian Army which investigations showed were due to poor welfare and poor equipment…
Nigerian Army redeploys 37 Generals in major shake-up
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has approved new postings/deployment and appointments of 37 Generals and five Colonels to different formations and units in his effort to rekindle…
After 3 days in Army custody, BusinessDay Cartoonist, Mike Asukwo, says “I’m a friend of the Army now”
After spending three days in the custody of the Nigerian Army, popular cartoonist, Mike Asukwo of BusinessDay, says he’s now a friend of the Army. “I have been with the…
Army bombards mountain, rescues octogenarian, three women, children from Boko Haram
The Nigerian Army troops deployed at Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno has subdued Boko Haram terrorists and rescued an Octogenarian, three women and four children held captives by the…
Nigerian Army releases names of officers promoted to rank of General
The Nigerian Army Council on Saturday the 9th of November 2019 has approved the promotion of senior officers to the next ranks of Major General and Brigadier General respectively. Among…
PDP Governors blast Army over police killing, demand compensation for families
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors Forum has condemned the killing of three policemen and a civilian by men of the Nigerian Army in Taraba. The Chairman of the forum…
Shake up in Nigerian Army: Adeosun, others get new postings
The Nigerian Army has just released the postings and appointments of its officers. The posting which was approved yesterday by the Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen TY Buratai is…
Army court martials 14 officers and soldiers for kidnapping, murder
The Nigerian Army said on Saturday it has begun proceedings to court martial 14 officers and soldiers accused of murder, kidnapping and desertion, among other criminal offences. Inaugurating the court…
Troops rescue 25 children, 29 women from Boko Haram
The Nigerian army says it has rescued 29 women and 25 children held captive by the extremist group Boko Haram in parts of Borno State. A statement issued Monday by…
Easter: COAS Thanks Soldiers, Urges Them To Remain Focused, Disciplined
COAS, Lt. Col Tukur Buratai The Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lt. Col. Tukur Buratai has called on soldiers of the Nigerian army to continue to remain focused, disciplined and…