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Two suspects arrested as mob kills soldier in Nasarawa
The Nassarawa State Police said it has arrested two persons over the death of a soldier, Ayuba Ali in a mob attack. Ali was killed at the Akwanga area of…
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Just In: Soldier who worked for billionaire kidnapper Evans arrested
The Police has arrested a soldier who is a gang member of billionaire kidnapper, Chukwudubem Onwuamadike popularly known as Evans, Punch reports. Lance Corporal Victor Chukwunonso with Army No: 09/NA/64/6317…
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Army arrests soldier for shooting judiciary worker
The Nigerian Army, 2 Brigade has arrested a soldier, Sergeant Usman Tella for shooting a judiciary worker, Godwin Udoaka in Akwa Ibom State. Commander, 2 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Brigadier General…
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Troops kill four terrorists in Borno
by Azeez Adeniyi Troops of 145 and 158 Task Force Battalions, 5 Brigade on Friday night smashed a fish smuggling ring operated by Boko Haram terrorists. According to a statement…
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Nigerian army jails soldier for assaulting lady
by Azeez Adeniyi The Nigerian Army has jailed a soldier for physically assaulting an actress, Ebere Ohakwe. Ohakwe had alleged that a private, Suleiman Olamilekan attached to the 6 Division…
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‘No soldier was abducted in Lagos’
by Azeez Adeniyi The Nigerian Army has said no soldier was kidnapped in Lagos as widely reported. The army said the soldier who was said to have been abducted only…
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Youth kill soldier, injure 2 others in Benue
Irate youth in Oleigada Ikolo community of Agatu Local Government Area in Benue on Saturday killed a soldier during a fight involving some youth of the local government and soldiers, The…
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BREAKING: Soldier shoots matchete-wielding attacker in Paris
A French soldier has shot and wounded a machete-wielding man near the Louvre Museum in central Paris after an apparent attack on a second soldier. The attacker who was carrying…
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Soldier gets 7-year jail term for killing civilian in Borno
Hassan Adamu, a lance corporal has been sentenced to 7 years Imprisonment by a general court martial (GCM), after he was found guilty of manslaughter. Adamu was said to have…
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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…
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Album review: Falz and Simi share amazing Chemistry
by Wilfred Okiche Falz and Simi brought sexy back to comedy when he appeared as a guest on the video to her hit single Jamb Question. Figuring that they had…
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Militants kill 1 soldier in Bakassi attack
Suspected militants on Saturday attacked troops in Bakassi LGA of Cross River State. The troops were attacked by militants led by the declared wanted criminal kingpin, Benjamin Simplee (AKA G1), leader…
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The Thread: This Nigerian went to Ghana, and was totally blown away…
by Tolu Omoyeni A guy named Tolu went to Ghana, and has been giving us this blow-by-blow account of his visit. There is no way to explain how hilarious this…
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Lagos is finally fed up with ‘Omo onile’ – 6 reasons this is good for you
by Roqeebah Olaoniye Of course by now you already heard about the which was signed into law on August 15. It protects the proprietary rights of Land and Property owners…
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After Falz rescued Simi from kidnappers, here’s what happened (WATCH)
In March, audiences applauded the brilliant short musical film by Falz for his single - Soldier featuring Simi. One would remember how Falz led a successful operation to rescue Simi,…
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Opinion: An encounter with General Buratai, a soldiers’ soldier
On December 12, 2015, my phone displayed missed calls from the Army Spokesperson, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman. Such missed calls from security spokespersons, can signify ‘fire on the mountain.’ I…
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Opinion: Letter to the Attorney-General of the Federation
Honourable Minister, If you read the open letter that I wrote to CJN Mahmud Mohammed in this column last week, you will immediately recognize that, in a slightly different formulation,…
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Nigerian Army to give N1m for information on ‘abducted Colonel’
In a bid to ensure the swift and safe return of the abducted military personnel, Colonel Samaila Inusa, the Nigerian Army has jerked up the reward for anyone with useful…
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The commandment ‘thou shall not kill’ does not apply to Boko Haram – Army cleric
Sparing the life of a Boko Haram insurgent after having the opportunity to take it, is considered a sin against God, says the Chaplain of Maimalari Cantonment, Lt. Col. Cosmas…
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Why you must #ThankASoldier for keeping you safe
by Editi Effiong A change in perception. How easy is it to die for another? Especially when that other is someone you barely know? A few months ago, I started…
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Dismissed soldier jailed for burglary, blames Army
Dismissed Army officer, Awolu Ado, who was recently arrested for burglary, stealing and impersonation, has been sentenced to two and half years imprisonment without an option of fine in Lagos.…
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Soldier allegedly shoots truck driver over N200
A truck driver conveying potatoes from Zaria to Kaduna must have thought he was safe doing his honest work when he was stopped by soldiers at a roadblock. Abdul Saminu…
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Caught in the act: Fake soldier arrested in Port Harcourt (PICTURED)
by Isi Esene Samuel Ita-Ekeng, a 30-year-old man living in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has been arrested four days ago by a group of security men on Ikwerre road of…
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Soldier runs amok, shoots fellow officer dead at close range
by Tony Tamuno A soldier has shot and killed a fellow soldier at the Onopa area of Yenagoa, in Bayelsa state. The incident occurred on the night of Monday, 13 October,…
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480 Nigerian soldiers are back from Cameroon
by Isi Esene The Defence Headquarters have announced the return of over 400 soldiers who reportedly fled into Cameroon after fierce fighting against the deadly Islamic militant group, Boko Haram.…
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BREAKING: 2 people killed as female suicide bomber strikes in Gombe
File photo by Isi Esene Reports coming in from Gombe indicate that two people have died after a female suicide bomber detonated a bomb along Biu Road. According to TheCable sources:…
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How soldiers intercepted and destroyed copies of Leadership Newspaper in Kaduna
by Zara Mustapha Reports from the newspaper have it that men dressed in military uniforms on Friday intercepted and destroyed copies of Leadership Newspaper meant for the North-west region at…
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Lagun Akinloye: As Jonathan turns to Gusau, Nigeria’s soldier spy to fight Boko Haram
by Lagun Akinloye If Gusau is able to make gains against the Islamist militants, his appointment could be the shot in the arm Jonathan's administration − and 2015 ambitions −…
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Soldier kills tricycle operator, colleague who challenged him in Ogun
by 'Jola Sotubo A soldier in Ogun is accused of intentionally ending the lives of 2 men in the state after an argument over a bribe went sour. The incident…
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Soldier escapes lynching after killing driver over bus fare (PICTURED)
by Oge Okonkwo The danfo driver after he was killed by a soldier at Obalende this morning A driver of the popular commuter bus 'danfo' met his untimely death at the…
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