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November 2, 2020
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Nigerian soldiers have made themselves ‘assistant Jesus’ in the fight against indecent dressing

by Alabi Adewale When Nigerian youths started the #EndSARS protests, it was because the impunity of the security operatives had become unbearable. It seems, however, that the Nigerian army might be ready to take that baton from the police. Since the end of the protests, there have been videos popping up online which clearly shows... Read More
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December 26, 2017
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“I assure you of my commitment to your welfare and that of your families” | See what Buratai told soldiers fighting Boko Haram

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai, has sent a Christmas message to soldiers fighting Boko Haram. The army chief commended “the hard work and sacrifices of our gallant officers and soldiers currently engaged in Operation LAFIYA DOLE and other operations across the country.” See the full message below: “I wish to convey... Read More
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November 28, 2017
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Nigerian Soldiers cause chaos at Freedom Park as they were denied ‘free entrance’

A video has surfaced online of Nigerian Soldiers causing chaos in Freedom Park, Lagos Island because they were denied ‘free entrance’ as they approached the leisure park to probably see a movie. The story and the video was shared by a Facebook user, Theo Lawson, who wrote: This evening about 7 pm, Freedom Park had... Read More
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November 5, 2017
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It’s a big shame what we do to feed ourselves | Soldier writes Buhari

A Nigerian soldier who wanted to remain anonymous has reportedly written a letter to President Muhammadu Buhari to complain about the alleged corruption in the army. The officer wrote the letter in reaction to the Army’s dismissal of the complaints of Abdulrauf Aliyu, a private of the Nigerian Army. Aliyu had complained that he was... Read More
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September 12, 2017
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The Military operation has sent an unnecessary “strong signal” – Southeast Senators

Some Senators representing the Southeast have condemned the methods of the military operation, Operation Python Dance II, which was inaugurated a few days ago. In a statement on Tuesday, the chairman of the South-east Senate caucus said the Igbo senators viewed the military operation as one that could compromise their ongoing engagement with the Nnamdi Kanu-led... Read More
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July 25, 2017
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Army Chief grants special promotion to 6,199 soldiers fighting Boko Haram

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General TY Buratai, has today July 25, 2017, approved the special promotion of 6,199 soldiers serving in Operation LAFIYA DOLE to various ranks between Lance Corporals to Warrant Officers in the Nigerian Army. The breakdown of the beneficiaries of the special promotion are as follows: 1. Staff Sergeants... Read More
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June 16, 2017
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Human rights violation: UK, US reportedly retract visas for top military officers

The US embassy and British high commission in Nigeria have reportedly withdrawn and denied entry visa to some serving and retired officers of the Nigerian army. According to THISDAY, this was disclosed in a report of an army panel set up to investigate alleged human rights abuse levelled against the military by Amnesty International (AI). While... Read More
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June 13, 2017
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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. 1. “Soldiers burnt our village and took away our property”– Boko Haram survivors Survivors of the Boko Haram attack on June 7, in Ali Dawari village of Jere, Maiduguri, Borno state capital, have alleged that Nigerian soldiers burnt their village and carted away their... Read More
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June 13, 2017
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The YNaija Tracklist: MASSOB visits Arewa, insists on peace | Sessions won’t reveal information about conversations with Trump | More stories

From the papers, a tracklist. MASSOB visits Arewa, insists on peace – YNaija “Soldiers burnt our village and took away our property – Boko Haram survivors – YNaija China donates N60 million to Aisha Buhari’s project – YNaija 8 Agencies allowed to operate at the Ports – YNaija Osinbajo Appoints members of Code of Conduct... Read More
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June 13, 2017
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“Soldiers burnt our village and took away our property – Boko Haram survivors

Survivors of the Boko Haram attack on June 7, in Ali Dawari village of Jere, Maiduguri, Borno state capital, have accused the Nigeria army of burning their village and carting away their property. Four village heads – Bulama Umar, Muhammad Malam, Goni Alidawari and Bulama Mustapha – have confirmed the allegations, The Cable reports. “The... Read More
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February 22, 2015
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Update: Soldier stabbed as Nigerian troops take control of Baga

by Anike Jacobs Troops engaged in cordon and search in Baga continue to discover more arms of various background and shapes abandoned in some houses and the surrounding by fleeing terrorists. Heaps of weapons most of which were strange looking or destroyed are still being gathered. Many abandoned or destroyed motorcycles have also been discovered.... Read More
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February 2, 2015
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Nigerian soldiers, CJTF members get hero’s welcome after victory over Boko Haram (See Photos)

by Anike Jacobs After succeeding in running the dreaded Islamic militant sect, Boko Haram, out of town, members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) who marched alongside the Nigerian military to defend Maiduguri returned to a jubilant crowd in the city on Sunday. Nigerian forces succeeded in repelling a spirited attemp by members of... Read More
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December 2, 2014
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US to stop training of Nigerian soldiers

by Kolapo Olapoju The training of a battalion of the Nigerian Army is to be discontinued by the United States government. According to the US, the cancellation of the training, which is to provide untrained civilian personnel with basic soldiering skills, is at the request of Nigeria’s Federal Government. The discontinuance of the training was communicated in... Read More
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November 13, 2014
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Revealed: How the Nigerian Military recruited cowards to fight #BokoHaram

by Anike Jacobs A new report has surfaced online detailing how ‘unqualified soldiers with the heart of kids’ were recruited to fight the deadly islamic sect, Boko Haram. Boko Haram has seized many towns and communities in recent months, sacking security facilities  and many times the Nigerian soldiers on the battle ground end up fleeing, ... Read More
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November 6, 2014
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Extrajudicial killings: Soldiers shoot 16 men to death in Potiskum

by James Sambo According to an AFP report, on Wednesday, 5 November, after morning prayers, Nigerian soldiers rounded up 17 people, including an imam, from the Dogo Tebo area of Potiskum in Yobe state. The 16 men who were arrested by the soldiers were found dead hours later with bullet wounds. Residents and hospital staff said the bodies... Read More
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October 30, 2014
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Soldier dies in accident while conveying colleagues injured by #BokoHaram to hospital

by Anike Jacobs’ While carrying out his assignment, a young husband, father, and soldier died today. He was conveying his injured colleagues – from yesterday’s Boko Haram attack – to the hospital when he got involved in a car crash. Twitter user, Aisha Yesufu broke the news on twitter. Died in an accident conveying colleagues... Read More
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August 17, 2014
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Soldiers who refused deployment orders have been arrested

by S’ola Filani About 100 soldiers are currently facing trial For exhibiting acts of cowardice and failing to resume at their new duty posts. According to reports, the Nigerian military has constituted to  try over 100 soldiers for disobeying deployment directives in Maiduguri. The soldiers were among several hundred troops being deployed from the army’s... Read More
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April 8, 2014
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Boko Haram kills 5 soldiers, JAMB says over 1.5 million candidates to write UTME & other important news you should know today

by Oge Okonkwo Boko Haram terrorists kill five Nigerian soldiers Authorities in the Nigerian military said on Tuesday that five of their men battling the terrorist sect, Boko Haram in the north-east were killed by the sect in an  ambush during an assault on the terrorists’ enclaves in Sambisa forests and surrounding locations. “Operational activities around... Read More
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