Nigerian Army

January 12, 2017

2 Army officers killed by IEDs in Borno

The Nigerian Army has lost a captain and a lieutenant during a counter-attack against terrorist group, Boko Haram on Thursday, Premium Times reports. An improvised explosive device (IED) planted by the terrorist group went off at the Golgore River Bank in Damboa Local Government Area in central Borno State at about 11:15 a.m. The counter-attack was by... Read More

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January 11, 2017

Today’s Noisemakers: Barack Obama, Donald Trump, Nigerian Army and others

Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters, etc. They range from the awesome and brilliant to the OMG, he didn’t. We have made it our job to take down the names of... Read More

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January 11, 2017

Army buries 15 soldiers declared missing

The Nigerian Army has recovered the corpses of “one officer and 15 soldiers’’ earlier declared “Missing in Action” during an operation to dislodge the Boko Haram insurgents from Gashigar Area in Borno on Oct. 16, 2016. This was made known on Wednesday by the Theatre Commander of Operation Lafiya Dole, Maj.- Gen. Lucky Irabor, at a... Read More

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January 11, 2017

Nigerian Army threatens legal action against Premium Times (PHOTOS)

The Nigerian Army has threatened legal action against online newspaper Premium Times for what it called “false” and “unsubstantiated” stories published by the firm. In a letter dated December 22, 2016 and signed by Major General I.M. Alkali for the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, the Army said the stories showed a “deep... Read More

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January 9, 2017

Suicide bombers now ‘knock on doors’ before detonating IEDs – Army

The Nigerian Army has informed the general populace of the new modus operandi being engaged by suicide bombers. In a statement by the Deputy spokesman of the Army, Colonel Mustapha Anka, the Army warned Nigerians to be weary of strangers knocking at their doors. The statement said, “This is to draw the attention of the general public... Read More

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January 8, 2017

We won’t condone any act of sabotage from any group – Military

The Defence Headquarters on Saturday warned the Niger Delta Avengers and other militant groups against attacking oil installations and government properties. Director of Information, Brig.-Gen. Rabe Abubakar said the military will ensure oil facilities are protected. Abubakar said, “This is our country and it is the responsibility of all citizens to work for its peaceful... Read More

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January 5, 2017

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

These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. Troops rescue another Chibok girl in Borno Troops of Operation Lafiya Dole have rescued another Chibok girl in the Alargano forest, Borno State. 2. “I’m single” | Nicki Minaj confirms split from Meek Mill Rapper, Nicki Minaj has confirmed her split from boyfriend Meek Mill. Over... Read More

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January 4, 2017

Boko Haram: Nigerian Army confirms arrest of Borno LG chairman

The Nigerian Army on Wednesday said it has arrested the Chairman of Mafa Local Government in Borno, Alhaji Shettima Lawan, for allegedly aiding Boko Haram terrorists. Theatre Commander of Operation Lafiya Dole, Maj. Gen. Lucky Irabor said this at a news conference at the headquarters of the 7 Division, Nigerian Army, Maiduguri. “All I can say... Read More

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January 4, 2017

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should monitor today. ‘The Nigerian Army deceived us…’ – Soldiers speak on Sambisa rampage (WATCH) Soldiers deployed to fight the war against the Boko Haram terrorists have given some reasons why they went on rampage in the Sambisa Forest. 2. Army deploys troops to Southern Kaduna The Nigerian Army... Read More

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January 4, 2017

‘The Nigerian Army deceived us…’ – Soldiers speak on Sambisa rampage (WATCH)

Soldiers deployed to fight the war against the Boko Haram terrorists have given some reasons why they went on rampage in the Sambisa Forest. In a video released on Wednesday by online news medium Premium Times, one of the soldiers who was given the opportunity to speak by a superior officer said they have been deceived many... Read More

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January 4, 2017

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 part of the country. According to The Nation, Army spokesman Brig.-Gen. Sani Usman made the declaration on Tuesday ssaid troops had been “fully deployed’’ in Southern Kaduna to address the security challenge in that area. He said... Read More

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January 3, 2017

Nigeria to deploy 800 soldiers to Darfur

Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai has said 800 Nigerian soldiers will be deployed to the United Nations Mission (UNAMID) in Darfur. Buratai said this on Tuesday at the Nigerian Army Peace Keeping Centre during the graduation of 755 soldiers and 45 officers where he was represented by the General Officer Commanding (GOC), 1 Division, Adeniyi... Read More

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January 2, 2017

‘Nigerian Army abducted my daughter one year ago’, woman alleges

A Twitter user, @MaryamS1968 has accused the Nigerian Army of allegedly kidnapping her daughter over a year ago. In a tweet on Monday, Maryam Sani, said, “More than a year after, my only daughter Fatima is still under captivity. She was abducted by the Nigerian Army since 13th December, 2015.” More than a year after,... Read More

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January 2, 2017

Rivers rerun: Army recovers DSP Alkali’s gun, uniform

The Nigerian Army has recovered the uniforms of Mohammed Alkali, a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) of Mobile Police Unit 48 and his orderly, Sgt. Urukwu Nwachukwu in Rivers state. General Officer Commanding (GOC) the newly-created 6 Division in Port Harcourt, the Rivers capital, Maj.-Gen. Kasimu Abdulkarim, who displayed the uniforms, alongside an AK-47 rifle on Sunday, said... Read More

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January 1, 2017

[The Presidential Blog] Please what arms is the Nigerian Army procuring again?

Did the ones they just got last year expire? Or did they not spend all the monies allocated to buying arms in 2016. Or are being too sceptical? Never mind the fact that this 2017 budget general already smells fishy. This is about the Ministry of Defence getting another 5 billion Naira to buy arms... Read More

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January 1, 2017

Army to spend N5bn on arms procurement in 2017

The Nigerian Army will be spending N5bn for the procurement of arms in 2017 to combat terrorism, Punch reports. According to the newspaper, the Army also plans to spend N846m on the repair of existing military equipment. A copy of the budget proposal of the Ministry of Defence shows that the Nigerian Army will be... Read More

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December 30, 2016

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 in Borno A fierce battle between Nigerian troops and Boko Haram fighters on Friday in Borno has left 15 insurgents dead. 2. Gambia President Jammeh appoints 6 foreign judges to Supreme Court Gambian President Yahya... Read More

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December 29, 2016

Nigerian Army dismisses new Shekau video

The Nigerian Army has dismissed a video allegedly released by leader of the Boko Haram sect, Abubakar Shekau. In a statement by its spokesman, Brigadier General Sani Kukasheka Usman, the Army said the video was mere propaganda. The statement read, “The attention of the Nigerian Army is drawn to a video clip released by Boko Haram... Read More

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December 28, 2016

Army recovers Shekau’s Qu’ran, flag in Sambisa

The Nigerian Army says it has recovered a Qur’an and a flag in Camp Zero, the Boko Haram’s Headquarters in Sambisa forest, believed to belong Abubakar Shekau. According to Daily Trust the Theatre Commander of Operation Lafiya Dole, Maj.-Gen. Lucky Irabor, said this on Wednesday in Maiduguri while briefing newsmen on “Operation Rescue Final’’. “We believe that... Read More

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December 28, 2016

Sambisa raid: ‘Arrested Frenchman specialises in repair of military equipment’

The white man who was reportedly arrested by men of the Nigerian Army when they raided Sambisa Forest was a Frenchman, Daily Trust reports. According to the news platform, he specializes in repairing and unlocking armoured personnel vehicles and other fighting equipment. A source said his identity was being concealed because of diplomatic reasons, while... Read More

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December 27, 2016

Opinion: Thank a soldier today

by Hadiza Abdullahi Recently, I noticed top politicians wearing the Armed Forces emblem with the Remembrance Day a month or so away, a day set aside to celebrate fallen soldiers and veterans. So I am here thinking when do we celebrate serving men and women? I am not sure if it’s part of... Read More

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December 26, 2016

Army ends Operation Python Dance in the South East

The Nigerian Army says the Operation Python Dance inaugurated in the South East geo-political zone to curb crime in the area during the Yuletide will end on Dec. 27. The Deputy Director, Public Relations, 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, Col. Sagir Musa, made the disclosure on Monday. The operation was launched to span from... Read More

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December 26, 2016

We’ll use Sambisa as training ground of Army personnel – Buratai

Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai has said Sambisa forest, former base of terrorist group Boko Haram will serve as training ground of Army personnel starting from 2017. Buratai said this in Damasak while celebrating Christmas with troops of 145 battalion. He said troops were already conducting a mop up operation in the... Read More

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December 26, 2016

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 the Chibok girls and other captives. This was disclosed by the Director, Defence Information, Brig.-Gen. Rabe Abubakar in an interview. Abubakar said the operation in the forest will only come to an end after the... Read More

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December 25, 2016

Tinubu commends Buhari, Army for Sambisa capture

Following the capture of Sambisa forest by the Nigerian Army, national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari and the Nigerian Army for the achievement. In a statement issued on Sunday, the former Lagos governor urged the Army to finish the job by rescuing the Chibok... Read More

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December 25, 2016

It’s the Nigerian Army versus Premium Times

The Nigerian Army and online newspaper Premium Times are locked in a war of words over the reportage of the ongoing war on insurgency. During the week, Premium Times reported that soldiers involved in the operation against terrorist sect, Boko Haram went on rampage as they threatened to shoot some of their officers. In its... Read More

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December 24, 2016

Today’s Noisemakers: The Nigerian Army, Demola Olarewaju, Igbos, the cutest girlfriend contest and others

1. Igbos Since morning, Igbos have been trending on Twitter. First for the operation python dance put in place by the Federal government, then for oppression and marginalisation of Igbos in Nigeria, also because of the relationship the Igbo tribe has with other tribes, and for Nnamdi Kanu’s detention and the calls for secession. On... Read More

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