army

September 18, 2017

Army begins withdrawal of troops from Abia

The Nigerian Army has started gradual withdrawal of troops from checkpoints in Aba, Abia State. The News Agency of Nigeria has said some of the checkpoints have been dismantled on Monday. Why it matters: There have been calls that President Muhammadu Buhari should withdraw troops from the South-East. The ongoing Operation Python Dance in the region... Read More

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September 18, 2017

The Big 5: Buhari arrives New York; ASUU to meet with FG today; and other top stories

Good morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived New York, United States of America for the 72nd session of the United Nations General Assembly. The president took arrived this morning and is accompanied by the governors of Zamfara, Ebonyi and Ondo states, and key cabinet ministers”.... Read More

Featured, The News Blog

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September 18, 2017

Ikpeazu’s pro-activeness in averting bloodshed in Abia takes him to #1 on the YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Governors

Tensions are high in the country at the moment and one wrong move from anyone in power can set the country ablaze. The Army’s Operation Python Dance II in the Southeast had every possibility of turning out bloody but for the prompt and well thought out action of Abia governor, Okezie Ikepazu. In the week... Read More

Citizenship, Featured, Thinking Through

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September 17, 2017

Operation Python Dance would take place in S’East every year – Army

The Nigerian Army on Sunday said Operation Python Dance would be staged in the South-East every year. Deputy Director, Public Relations 82 Division, Nigerian Army, Enugu, Col. Sagir Musa, disclosed this in a statement entitled ‘The objectives of exercise Egwu Eke 11 (Python Dance II). The army spokesman insisted that the military campaign was not... Read More

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September 15, 2017

The Big 5: Army not withdrawing from Abia; APC begins restructuring talks; and other top stories

Good morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: In a recent development, The Nigerian Army has dismissed reports that soldiers will be withdrawn from the streets of Aba and Umuahia in Abia. The Director of Army Public Relations, Sani Usman, said the statement made by the governor of the state,... Read More

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September 14, 2017

Army begins investigation into claims of rights abuse in Abia

The Nigerian Army has started investigations into the alleged torture of civilians by soldiers of Operation Python Dance in Abia State. This was contained in a statement issued by the Deputy Director, Public Relations, 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, Col Sagir Musa in Enugu on Thursday. It said that any soldier found to have... Read More

Abia, army, investigation, rights abuse

September 14, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: Stop being a tribal leader, Ezekwesili tells Buhari | National Assembly postpones resumption by one week | More stories

From the papers this morning – a tracklist. Panic as armed IPOB members search buses for Hausas (WATCH) – YNaija Biafra agitations aimed at making Nigeria ungovernable for Buhari – Northern coalition – YNaija IPOB/Army clash: Abia govt extends curfew by one day – YNaija National Assembly postpones resumption by one week – YNaija I... Read More

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September 14, 2017

IPOB/Army clash: APC calls for calm, restraint

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has called for calm and restraint after a clash between the Nigerian army and members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in Abia and Rivers states. In a statement on Wednesday, Bolaji Abdullahi, spokesman of the APC, urged media influencers not to escalate the situation with their utterances on... Read More

APC, army, clash, IPOB, Restraint, war

September 14, 2017

IPOB/Army clash: Abia govt extends curfew by one day

The Abia State government has extended the curfew on Aba, the commercial city of the state by one day. The state government had initially announced a 3-day dusk to dawn curfew on Tuesday, following a clash between soldiers and members of the Indigenous People of Biafra. In a statement issued by Enyinnaya Appolos, Chief Press... Read More

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September 13, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: Our exercise in the S’East is not targeted at Nnamdi Kanu – Army | Buhari will demand repatriation of stolen funds at UN Assembly – Onyeama | More stories

From the papers this morning – a tracklist. Our exercise in the S’East is not targeted at Nnamdi Kanu – Army – YNaija ‘EFCC discovers Patience Jonathan’s Abuja plaza’ – YNaija ‘How the judiciary resisted attempts to stop Buhari from contesting 2015 election’ – YNaija Buhari will demand repatriation of stolen funds at UN Assembly... Read More

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Nnamdi Kanu

September 13, 2017

Our exercise in the S’East is not targeted at Nnamdi Kanu – Army

The Nigerian Army has said the military exercise in the south-east, ‘Operation Python Dance 2’ is not targeted at leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Deputy Director, Public Relations, 82 Division of the army, Sagir Musa said this in Enugu while briefing reporters at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) secretariat... Read More

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IPOB

September 12, 2017

We are worried about alleged clash between soldiers, IPOB members – S’East governors

South-East governors on Monday expressed worry over the alleged altercation between the Nigerian Army and members of the Indigenous People of Biafra. Director of Information of the Southeast Governors’ Forum Secretariat, Mike Udah, said the peace moves by the governors has been shattered by the incident. “The Southeast governors are worried that the relationship between... Read More

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September 12, 2017

Army’s invasion of Nnamdi Kanu’s house condemnable – Fayose

Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose has condemned the alleged attack by troops of the Nigerian Army on members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in Abia State. He stated this in Ado-Ekiti yesterday, while fielding questions from newsmen. Fayose said the FG ought to have waited for the court to pronounce its judgement on... Read More

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September 4, 2017

Shekau’s death won’t stop us | Boko Haram tells Army in new video

Terrorist group, Boko Haram has said despite a 40-day ultimatum issued to capture its leader, Abubakar Shekau, its insurgents are celebrating in Sambisa Forest. One of its commanders, Shuaibu Moni who was swapped for some Chibok girls in a recent video said they peacefully celebrated sallah in the forest. “We have observed the eid-el-Kabir prayers... Read More

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August 31, 2017

Army neutralises 5 Boko Haram commanders

The Nigerian Army on Thursday, said it had neutralised several Boko Haram commanders and many of their foot soldiers in the ongoing operation against the insurgents in the North East. Army spokesman, Brig.-Gen. Sani Usman, said in a statement that the operation was conducted jointly with the Nigerian Air Force. Usman said the operation, undertaken... Read More

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August 31, 2017

We cleared 630 Boko Haram camps in two months – Army

The military on Wednesday said it has cleared Boko Haram members from 630 settlements in the North East in the last two months. The military also stated that within the same period, 82 insurgents were killed while 468 persons were rescued and handed over to various IDP camps. Theatre Commander of Operations Lafiya Dole, Maj.... Read More

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August 12, 2017

3.5 million North Koreans volunteer to join Army to fight against America

Nearly 3.5 milion workers, party members and soldiers have volunteered to join or rejoin the army to fight against the U.S, North Korea said on Saturday. North Korea’s official newspaper, Rodong Sinmun said they volunteered after the Korea Central News Agency issued a statement on Monday condemning new sanctions imposed by the UN. The Pyongyang threatened to attack the... Read More

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August 11, 2017

Why we invaded UN building in Borno – Army

The Nigerian Army has given reasons why soldiers invaded a UN humanitarian camp in Maiduguri on Friday. A UN staff has said the soldiers invade the camp early Friday to carry out a search operation. In a statement issued by Lt. Col. Kingsley Samuel, the army said it carried out a search on the property... Read More

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Parents are donating their girls as suicide bombers – Army

The Nigerian Army on Saturday said it has gotten revelations that some parents in the North were donating their children to terrorist group, Boko Haram. Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Sani Usman, said the revelations were made by sme arrested suicide bombers. The Army begged leaders in the North-East to advise parents against such acts.... Read More

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Boko Haram will forever remain technically defeated – Buratai

The Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai has said that the Boko Haram insurgents will forever remain technically defeated. He made this known while speaking in Damaturu the Yobe state capital shortly after a closed door meeting with the state governor Ibrahim Gaidam, Channel Television reports. [Read Also: Army Chief, Buratai begins training with... Read More

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Army Chief, Buratai begins training with troops in Yobe

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt-Gen. Tukur Buratai, yesterday met with troops of 27 Task Force Brigade, Buni/Yadi, Yobe and launched special training with troops of the Nigerian Army Special Force School. Commandant of the School, Brig-Gen. Moundhey Gadzama Ali, who drilled the COAS through the special training, later presented him with a certificate... Read More

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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. WIKE CLAIMS HE HAS CJN, JUDICIARY IN HIS POCKET – AMAECHI The Minister of Transportation and past governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, has said that the present governor, Nyesom Wike once threatened President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration and now boasts that he has the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice... Read More

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Six members of NNPC exploration team still missing – Army

The Nigerian Army has said its claim that all staff of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) as well as that of University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) have been rescued was ‘regrettable’ and unintentional. In a statement by its spokesperson, Sani Usman on Saturday, the army said rescue team has recovered additional bodies of 5 soldiers, 11 Civilian... Read More

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Army arrests 4 fleeing Boko Haram terrorists in Yobe

The Army said it has arrested four fleeing Boko Haram terrorists at Kurnari village and Nayinawa in Yobe. According to a statement issued by Army Spokesman, Brig.-Gen. Sani Usman on Tuesday, the terrorists included a father and son. He gave their names as Bukar Waziri, 25, Mammade Lawan, 20, and father and son, Muhammadu Damina, 40, and Isah... Read More

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Bombing of Rann IDPs camp was caused by inappropriate marking – DHQ

The Defence Headquarters has said inappropriate marking was responsible for the accidental bombing of Rann Internally Displaced Persons’ (IDPs) camp in January, this year. While speaking with journalists in Abuja on Friday, defence spokesman, Major General John Eneche said the camp was not meant to be built in the community. He added that it was not marked on... Read More

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Boko Haram using children to detonate bombs | Army warn Nigerians

The Nigerian Army has warned the public to be wary of new tactics devised by Boko Haram insurgents. The army said the insurgents now engage children to unleash suicide bomb attacks. A statement signed by Col. Onyema Nwachukwu, the Deputy Director Public Relations, Theatre Command, and issued in Maiduguri, said the insurgents had employed new... Read More

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447 Boko Haram fighters killed in three months —Army

The Nigerian Army has said over 447 Boko Haram terrorists have been killed between April and June while 10 soldiers lost their lives. The Theatre Commander of Operation Lafiya Dole, Maj. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru said this on Thursday during a briefing in Maiduguri, Borno State. Attahiru added that a total of 19, 642 persons abducted... Read More

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Maimalari would have made Nigerian army better – Obasanjo

Former president Olusegun Obasanjo says the Nigerian army would have been better if late Zakariya Maimalari had led it. Obasanjo made this known on Tuesday while speaking at the presentation of a book, ‘The First Regular Combatant: Brigadier Zakariya Maimalari,’ in Abuja. Maimalari, who was killed during the January 15, 1966 military coup, was the... Read More

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Army didn’t make the decision to swap terrorists for Chibok girls – Buratai

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai on Tuesday said the decision to swap Boko Haram prisoners with Chibok girls was not a military decision. Buratai said this in an interview with the British Broadcasting Corporation’s programme, Hard Talk, aired on Tuesday. He said the Federal Government saw the swap deal as the best... Read More

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Army intercepts four traffickers conveying 19 children

The Nigerian Army said it has intercepted four child traffickers, transporting 19 under aged children in Yobe. The army spokesman, Brig.-Gen. Sani Usman said in the statement that troops also arrested a suspected Boko Haram terrorist, Aliyu Ahmed, alias “Aliko”. He said, “Aliko” was arrested on Friday by troops of 33 Brigade following a tip... Read More

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