Tag: troops
The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today
These are the top five stories you should monitor today. CBN releases additional $180m into forex market The Central Bank ...
Troops kill 18 Boko Haram insurgents in Yobe
by Azeez Adeniyi Troops have killed no fewer than 18 Boko Haram terrorists after they invaded Kumuya village in the ...
Soldiers kill 6 Boko Haram suicide bombers in Maiduguri
by Azeez Adeniyi Troops on Thursday killed six suicide bombers who attempted to attack Mafa checkpoint, 9 kilometer to Maiduguri ...
ECOWAS troops to stay in Gambia for 3 additional months
West African troops will stay in Gambia for three more months as President Adama Barrow continues reforms in the army. ...
Troops arrest over 3000 Boko Haram suspects in 3 weeks
The Nigerian Army said it has 3,332 Boko Haram suspects within three weeks. This was disclosed by Theatre Commander of ...
Troops arrest 3 Chadians suspected to be Boko Haram terrorists
The Nigerian Army on Thursday said it has arrested 3 Chadians suspected to be Boko Haram terrorists in Borno. Theatre ...
The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today
These are the top five stories you should monitor today. FG to increase VAT on luxury items The Federal Government ...
3 soldiers, several terrorists killed as troops clash with Boko Haram
The Nigerian Army has lost three soldiers during battles with Boko Haram insurgents. Army Spokesman, Brig. Gen. Sani Usman in ...
ECOWAS troops enter Gambia ahead of Adama Barrow’s arrival
ECOWAS troops have entered The Gambia to secure the tiny West African country ahead of President Adama Barrow’s arrival. This ...
‘How troops killed 30 IDPs days before accidental bombing of IDPs camp’ – Report
About 30 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) had been mistakenly killed by troops some days before the accidental bombing of an ...
‘We won’t engage ECOWAS troops’, Gambia’s army chief
Senegalese and Nigerian troops are already at the border of The Gambia as President Yahya Jammeh has refused to vacate ...
Pres. Buhari speaks with troops in Sambisa via video-call
As part of celebrations to mark the 2017 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, President Muhammadu Buhari held a video-call with troops ...
Troops kill 13 terrorists, rescue 58 persons
In furtherance of its clearance operations in the North East, troops have intensified raids, patrols and cordon operations. In a statement ...
Boko Haram: Troops repel attack in Borno, kill 10
The Nigerian Army on Friday repelled an attack by Boko Haram terrorists in the northern part of Borno State, leading ...
Troops arrest 4 fleeing Boko Haram insurgents
The Nigerian Army said troops of operation Lafiya Dole have arrested 4 fleeing members of terrorist group, Boko Haram in ...
We have no plans to invade Gambia – Army
The Nigerian Army has denied as untrue claims by an online news platform (not YNaija) that it planned to send ...
Troops arrest ex-militant leader, others in Delta
Soldiers have reportedly arrested a top ex-militant leader, Bounanawei Smith also known as King of the forest in Warri South-West ...
JUST IN: Troops rescue another Chibok girl in Borno
Troops of Operation Lafiya Dole have rescued another Chibok girl in the Alargano forest, Borno State. Army Spokesperson, Brig.Gen. Sani ...
Army deploys troops to Southern Kaduna
The Nigerian Army says it has deployed troops to Southern Kaduna to bring to an end to the killings in that ...
President Buhari preaches unity in New Year message (READ)
President Muhammadu Buhari has called for unity aong all Nigerians. Buhari stated this on Saturday in a statement to mark ...
The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today
These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. 1. Over 15 Boko Haram insurgents killed in gun battle with ...
Troops are close to rescuing Chibok girls in Sambisa – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters on Sunday said troops of the Nigerian Army who are in Sambisa forest were close to rescuing ...
Our priority is to alleviate poverty, Buhari tells Nigerians in Christmas message
President Muhammadu Buhari says the priority of his administration is to alleviate poverty in the country. Buhari, who said this in ...
Army intercepts female suicide bomber in Borno
The Nigerian Army on Thursday intercepted a female suicide bomber in Borno. According to Premium Times, the incident which occurred ...
Crush Boko Haram by December, Buratai urges troops
Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai has urged troops of the Nigerian Army to completely wipe out all ...
Boko Haram kill 4 in Monguno attack – Army
The Nigerian Army on Thursday said only four persons were killed by attacks on two villages by Boko Haram insurgents, Premium ...
Army kills 5 terrorists, rescue 85 persons
The Nigerian Army has killed 5 Boko Haram terrorists in its latest clear out operation. The operation which was led ...
Troops kill 37 insurgents, rescue female sex slave
Troops of the Nigerian Army have killed 37 Boko Haram terrorists, rescuing a female sex slave in the process. In ...
Troops kill female suicide bomber, lose soldier in Borno
The Nigerian Army have killed a female suicide bomber and four other members of the Boko Haram sect in Borno. ...
Troops intercept Boko Haram insurgents in Borno
The Nigerian Army has intercepted suspected Boko Haram insurgents in Borno. In a statement issued by Army spokesman Col. Sani Usman, ...
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