The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai has said that the Federal Government is acquiring and installing modern technologies in the fight against the insurgent group, Boko Haram. Highlights: He said the development was made possible through government’s collaboration with the United States (U.S.), Israel, United Kingdom (UK), Jordan and the Kingdom of... Read More

March 21, 2017

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Army Chief, Buratai briefs Buhari

by Dolapo Adelana President Muhammadu Buhari this afternoon received a security briefing from the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai. Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar also briefed the president. The briefing took place inside the President’s office at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Buratai, who spoke with State House correspondents after the... Read More

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February 9, 2017

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Army to hold Weapons Championship in Sambisa Forest (PHOTOS)

The Nigerian Army has begun preparations to hold the 2017 edition of its Weapons Championship inside the once dreaded Sambisa Forest. In a statement on Wednesday by its spokesman, Brigadier General Sani Usman, the Army has begun construction of the range and other facilities. The statement said, “The Nigerian Army Engineers (NAE) Corps in a... Read More

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January 20, 2017

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UPDATE: Police release Premium Times publisher, Dapo Olorunyomi

The Nigeria Police Force on Friday afternoon released the publisher of online newspaper Premium Times, Dapo Olorunyomi and Evelyn Okakwu, a judiciary corrrespondent with the outfit. Both journalists were arrested on Thursday by the police following a complaint filed by the lawyer of the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai. They were granted... Read More

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January 15, 2017

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Why Shekau wasn’t captured – Buratai

Chief of Army Staff Lt. Gen Tukur Buratai has given reasons behind the Army’s failure to capture Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau despite the recent military onslaught on the dreaded Sambisa forest. Speaking in an interview with Daily Trust, Buratai said Shekau and other leaders of the sect fled the forest as they could not withstand... Read More

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November 7, 2016

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It’s time for the Army to intensify onslaught against insurgents – Buratai

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai has urged the army to intensify attacks against Boko Haram fighters in the North Eastern part of the country. Buratai said this while speaking with journalists shortly after declaring open a seminar with the theme ‘Assessing the threats of Boko Haram insurgency in Nigeria’ at the Nigerian... Read More

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September 23, 2016

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Leave Benue or face the consequences, Buratai warns killer herdsmen

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai has ordered criminals disguising as herdsmen to leave Benue immediately or face the consequences. Buratai said this on Thursday at a cocktail party and command performance held in his honour at the Banquet Hall of Benue People’s House. He said the Nigerian Army will do all in... Read More

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July 25, 2016

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We will use force for Niger Delta militants if dialogue fails- Buratai

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has said the Nigerian Army would resort to force as an option if the dialogue between the Federal Government and militants fail. Buratai made this remark in Port Harcourt on Monday at the commissioning of a modern 2 Brigade headquarter complex with an Olympic size swimming pool.... Read More

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July 19, 2016

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Lawmakers hold closed-door meeting with security chiefs over insecurity

Members of the House of Representatives Committee on Army, on Monday, had a closed-door meeting with security chiefs in the country. The meeting which was held to discus the rising insecurity cases across the Federation was attended by the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai; the acting Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Ibrahim Idris; and... Read More

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July 17, 2016

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‘Buhari should also probe corrupt elements in his govt.’ – Fayose

Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to balance the fight against corruption and stop shielding members of his government from probe. The statement was made in relation to the ongoing arms scam probe. The governor in a statement on Sunday by his Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere... Read More

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May 27, 2016

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‘Fulani herdsmen may be affiliated with Boko Haram’ – Army chief

Chief of Army Staff, Lt.Gen. Tukur Buratai has revealed that the marauding Fulani herdsmen may be connected to terrorist group, Boko Haram. Buratai said on Thursday, that there may be a possibility that the herdsmen are affiliated with the insurgents. The Army chief said this during a visit to the Governor of Ogun state, Ibikunle... Read More

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September 9, 2015

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Nigerian Army frees 128 Boko Haram suspects

The Nigerian Army has released 128 people, suspected to be members of the Boko Haram. The suspects- 109 men, seven women, 11 boys and a teenager- were released on Wednesday, to the Borno state government after the Army concluded its investigations to ascertain whether or not, they had ties with Boko Haram. Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai,... Read More

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