300 Nigerian soldiers ‘technically manoeuvre into Cameroon’

by Akan Ido Reports from the Cameroonian military indicate that as many as 300 Nigerian soldiers may have crossed the border while fleeing from attacks launched on Tuesday by men believed to be Boko Haram Islamic insurgents. According to a Cameroonian military source, the number of army deserters may be more adding that their exact... Read More

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October 29, 2014

Soldiers flee as #BokoHaram invades town in Adamawa (Report)

by Akan Ido Reports say hundreds of Nigerian soldiers are making their way out of Mubi, Adamawa State as men believed to be members of the Boko Haam Islamic sect make advances towards the town. The insurgents, who were said to have attacked Uba Local Government Area yesterday, reportedly took over Mararaba Hildi, a few kilometers... Read More

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October 22, 2014

Five more soldiers face death sentence for mutiny

by Kolapo Olapoju As the Nigerian Army intensifies its effort to bring erring soldiers to book, five more soldiers have been arraigned before a General Court Martial for mutiny. The five soldiers, who belong to the 81 Battalion of the 7 Division of the Nigerian Army, are Lance Corporals Bankole Taiwo, Ayodele Olawale, Sule Ochehepo, Isaiah... Read More

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September 30, 2014

Another set of death-bound soldiers? Nigerian Army to try 60 more soldiers for mutiny

by James Sambo Barely two weeks after the sentencing of 12 soldiers to death for mutiny, another set of 60 soldiers will be arraigned before a General Court Martial by military authorities in Abuja on Tuesday, 30 September. The soldiers are accused of committing mutiny, after refusing to join fellow troops in Maiduguri for an operation.... Read More

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September 24, 2014

Nowhere to hide: Fifty members of #BokoHaram nabbed on the run

by James Sambo Nigerian troops have arrested 50 fleeing members of the Boko Haram sect in Biu local government of Borno state. The insurgents, who were hidden in a truck, were travelling from the Damboa axis of the state to Gombe. According to a security source, the suspects confessed to being fighters of the Islamic sect,... Read More

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September 21, 2014

“They have to die” – Retired military bosses say mutiny soldiers should be killed

by Azubuike Azikiwe The twelve soldiers convicted of mutiny might be doomed to die, as several retired senior military officers, have said the Nigerian Army has followed due process in sentencing the officers to death. Following the court-martial of the soldiers, 12 out of them were found guilty of mutiny and sentenced to death, five... Read More

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September 18, 2014

15 Soldiers get 4-years jail sentence for refusing to fight Boko Haram

by James Sambo No fewer than fifteen soldiers who refused orders to report at the war front in Adamawa State have faced a court-martial and have been sentenced to four year jail terms. The sentencing of the officers, who had been in detention for over three weeks, was done on Wednesday, 18 September, at the 23rd Armoured Brigade,... Read More

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September 18, 2014

Opinion: Stop killing soldiers, this is what we should kill

by Imoh David The story goes like this: The Nigerian government wanted some cache of weapons in South Africa and so they borrowed Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor’s private jet. Probably because the self-acclaimed giant of Africa could not find a befitting aircraft amongst her fleets of military planes to transport the intended weapons for them, not... Read More

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September 17, 2014

Mutiny: Military fires GOC attacked by convicted soldiers

by Akan Ido Major General Ahmed Mohammed, the former General Officer Commanding the 7 Division of the Nigerian Army, Maiduguri has been retired. Mohammed was at the receiving end of the mutiny which took place months ago at the Maimalari Barracks in Borno following a violent protest by soldiers. The military men were said to... Read More

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September 13, 2014

After five operations, fake officers nabbed hijacking oil trucks

by Azubuike Azikiwe A group of highway oil hijackers, which include fake military officers, has been apprehended by the operatives of the Special Anti Robbery Squad after five operations. Officers of the Lagos State Police Command arrested the six-man robbery gang whose members disguised as military and highway traffic task officials to hijack and divert... Read More

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September 1, 2014

Another firefight: Boko Haram face-off with Nigerian troops in Bama

by James Sambo Boko Haram insurgents are reportedly engaged in a firefight with Nigerian troops in the city of Bama, Borno state. The militants stormed the town in the early hours of Monday, 1 September, with the intention of taking over the town like they did Gwoza, but soldiers of the Nigerian Army stationed in... Read More

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August 25, 2014

Soldiers and Boko Haram engaged in firefight in Borno

by Kolapo Olapoju Media reports are saying that soldiers of the Nigerian Army are currently engaged in a fire fight with suspected Boko Haram members. The fierce exchange is going on at Gamboru Ngala town in Borno state. The reports state that the crossfire commenced in the wee hours of Monday, 25 August. Just on Sunday,... Read More

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August 25, 2014

Boko Haram: Abubakar Shekau’s video of horror (VIEWER DISCRETION)

by Kolapo Olapoju Abubakar Shekau, the leader of Nigeria’s Islamist group, Boko Haram, on Sunday, 24 August, released a video in which he declared that he has made an Islamic caliphate out of Gwoza, Borno. He also mentioned other areas under his sect’s control, showing scenes of carnage carried out by his fighters against unarmed... Read More

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August 23, 2014

Oh what a SHAME! Flood in a State Government House (LOOK)

by Kolapo Olapoju Just like the tarmac of Enugu International airport was flooded two days ago, Kebbi state Government house follows suit! From the photo, the entrance and even the inside of the Government house in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi, was comprehensively flooded. However, the soldiers on guard are die-hard as they seem to be staying put.... Read More

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August 21, 2014

Nyanya again! Bomb scare reported at Abuja (READ)

by Kolapo Olapoju Online newspaper, Premium Times is reporting a bomb scare in Nyanya, Abuja. A Peugeot 406 car suspected to be carrying an explosive device was sighted abandoned in the middle of the road, which prompted passersby, soldiers and motorists to flee for safety out of fear. A witness said that, “The driver just... Read More

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August 19, 2014

Army Mutiny: Soldiers refuse to fight Boko Haram in Borno [DETAILS]

by Kolapo Olapoju Some soldiers stationed in Maiduguri have reportedly refused to take up arms against Islamist Boko Haram militants until they get better equipment. A soldier, who craved anonymity said that himself and no less than 40 of his colleagues would refuse orders to deploy because they were not being given enough weapons and... Read More

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August 14, 2014

Abimbola Adelakun: Why the wives of Nigerian soldiers are ANGRY

by Abimbola Adelakun What’s new is that the soldiers’ wives are adding that their husbands will not be sent into battle to suffer the handicaps of jamming guns, misfiring mortars and preventable deaths. November and December of 1929 saw thousands of women stampeding the Native Administration outposts in Calabar and Owerri to protest both... Read More

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August 8, 2014

Davido says these people will protect him from Ebola (LOOK)

by Kolapo Olapoju Davido says he’s protected from Ebola, but how sure is he? The singer who is currently in Abidjan, Ivory Coast for a concert shared a photo of himself surrounded by soldiers. He captioned it with “Protected!! O Ebola!!” There you go guys; if salt and water doesn’t work, get 5-soldiers.

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August 7, 2014

YNAIJA2015: Heavy security presence in state capital, Osogbo | #OsunDecides

by Adedayo Ademuwagun Security has been beefed up in Osogbo and environs by virtue of the upcoming gubernatorial election in the state. There were military checkpoints at various areas within Osogbo as well as roads leading into the town. The soldiers stopped and checked virtually every vehicle coming into and moving around the town. Men... Read More

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August 5, 2014

Nigerian Army slaughters Boko Haram suspects: Is this what Amnesty International has been talking about? (Viewer Discretion)

by Kolapo Olapoju Amnesty International has repeatedly accused the Nigerian Army of extra-judicial killings in its war against the menace of the Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram. To further justify its claims, the organisation has released a video where some soldiers are caught on camera slitting the throats of rounded Boko Haram suspects, one after... Read More

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July 30, 2014

Nigerian Soldiers’ uniform to have a new look [READ]

by Kolapo Olapoju According to reports, officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army will soon get a new set of uniforms with a different look. Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Kenneth Minimah, disclosed this at the end of his tour of army formations in Lagos, saying that the new uniforms are currently being sewn... Read More

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July 6, 2014

#InCaseYouMissedIt: How 3 men were crushed to death by BRT bus in Lagos (GRAPHIC IMAGES)

by S’ola Filani While trying to avoid being caught by the police, three men reportedly got crushed to death by a speeding BRT bus in Awoyaya, Lekki Expressway, Lagos on Sunday evening. Although some men in military uniform quickly arrived the scene to restore calm, the tragic incident has led to a protest led by... Read More

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July 5, 2014

Eky Shirley: On soldiers and Lagos BRT buses (Y! Superblogger)

by Eky Shirley “Reasons for this”; the recalcitrance/unruliness/recklessness of some persons in the military who are supposed to protect the citizenry (at least that’s a part of their oath and creed). *OpensCurtainOnPlayScene* This is sickening. This is the handiwork of soldiers in a commercial and residential town; a cosmopolitan city, Lagos. Today, the 4th of... Read More

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June 25, 2014

UPDATE: One suspect arrested in connection with Abuja shopping plaza blast

by Akan Ido The Police has confirmed the arrest of one suspect in relation to the blast blast which occurred today in Abuja. According to Frank Mba, the Police Public Relations Officer, twenty people have been confirmed dead in the bomb blast which occurred around 3:55pm today. Seventeen others were injured in the blast. “Twenty-one... Read More

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June 23, 2014

Soldiers stop and search Tambuwal in Kaduna, OAU authorities ‘to ban’ Student Union & other important news you should know today

by Zara Mustapha Obafemi Awolowo University officials ‘to ban’ Student Union The management of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) is now making furious, desperate steps to proscribe the Students’ Union over a headlong protest they have staged against the and draconian sudden hikes introduced in their tuition. Saharareporters learned today of the management’s plan to... Read More

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June 17, 2014

#BringBackOurGirls: Battle ready Nigerian soldiers pose for Sambisa ‘photoshoot’ (LOOK)

by Adeola Balogun In a bid to assure the populace that the Nigerian Army is doing its best to counter the attacks of terrorist sect, Boko Haram, the Special Adviser to the President on New Media, Reno Omokri has shared photos of the soldiers in action. Mr. Omokri shared photos of the soldiers in Sambisa... Read More

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June 11, 2014

We’re sorry, but media clampdown will continue – Nigerian Army

by Akan Ido The Nigerian Army has vowed to continue its clampdown on the media until it is satisfied that its activities does not pose a threat to the already deteriorating security situation in the country. The military said the clampdown on newspapers distribution networks in the country was as a result of intelligence report... Read More

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June 8, 2014

TERRIBLE: Soldiers attack motor park, vandalize cars in Ogun

by S’ola Filani Soldiers invaded the Lagos Garage, Ijebu Ode, Ogun State this morning, injuring several people and vandalizing about 20 vehicles. They allegedly shot sporadically into the air, assaulting passengers and transport officials in the motor park with machete. Speaking with Punch newspaper, one of the transport union officials in the park, Rotimi Okunowo, who... Read More

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June 8, 2014

Soldiers invade newspaper distribution centre in Kwara

by Zara Mustapha Reports have it that armed soldiers from the Sobi Cantonment on Saturday marched to the popular Oniyangi newspaper distribution centre, along Emir’s road in Ilorin, to stop the circulation of The Nation newspapers in Kwara state. It was gathered that some soldiers had, in the early hours of Saturday, seized a van carrying copies... Read More

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June 6, 2014

It gets worse: Soldiers seize copies of The Nation newspapers

by Akan Ido In a situation reminiscent of the Sani Abacha days when journalists were hounded and newspaper houses shut, reports coming in from the South-south offices of The Nation newspapers indicate that soldiers have impounded vehicles and seized newspapers belonging to the media company. Reports say soldiers attached to the 3 Battalion of the... Read More

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300 Nigerian soldiers ‘technically manoeuvre into Cameroon’

Soldiers flee as #BokoHaram invades town in Adamawa (Report)

Five more soldiers face death sentence for mutiny

Another set of death-bound soldiers? Nigerian Army to try 60 more soldiers for mutiny

Nowhere to hide: Fifty members of #BokoHaram nabbed on the run

“They have to die” – Retired military bosses say mutiny soldiers should be killed

15 Soldiers get 4-years jail sentence for refusing to fight Boko Haram

Opinion: Stop killing soldiers, this is what we should kill

Mutiny: Military fires GOC attacked by convicted soldiers

After five operations, fake officers nabbed hijacking oil trucks

Another firefight: Boko Haram face-off with Nigerian troops in Bama

Soldiers and Boko Haram engaged in firefight in Borno

Boko Haram: Abubakar Shekau’s video of horror (VIEWER DISCRETION)

Oh what a SHAME! Flood in a State Government House (LOOK)

Nyanya again! Bomb scare reported at Abuja (READ)

Army Mutiny: Soldiers refuse to fight Boko Haram in Borno [DETAILS]

Abimbola Adelakun: Why the wives of Nigerian soldiers are ANGRY

Davido says these people will protect him from Ebola (LOOK)

YNAIJA2015: Heavy security presence in state capital, Osogbo | #OsunDecides

Nigerian Army slaughters Boko Haram suspects: Is this what Amnesty International has been talking about? (Viewer Discretion)

Nigerian Soldiers’ uniform to have a new look [READ]

#InCaseYouMissedIt: How 3 men were crushed to death by BRT bus in Lagos (GRAPHIC IMAGES)

Eky Shirley: On soldiers and Lagos BRT buses (Y! Superblogger)

UPDATE: One suspect arrested in connection with Abuja shopping plaza blast

Soldiers stop and search Tambuwal in Kaduna, OAU authorities ‘to ban’ Student Union & other important news you should know today

#BringBackOurGirls: Battle ready Nigerian soldiers pose for Sambisa ‘photoshoot’ (LOOK)

We’re sorry, but media clampdown will continue – Nigerian Army

TERRIBLE: Soldiers attack motor park, vandalize cars in Ogun

Soldiers invade newspaper distribution centre in Kwara

It gets worse: Soldiers seize copies of The Nation newspapers

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