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Azeez October 31, 2016

Troops arrest Boko Haram drug supplier

The Nigerian Army has arrested a drug supplier for the Boko Haram sect. This is according to a statement issued by Army spokesman Colonel Sani Usman. The statement read, “Troops…

Oludolapo Adelana October 27, 2016

25 skulls, skeleton found by troops in militants shrines

Troops of the Joint Task Force (JTF), Operation Delta Safe (ODS) discovered 25 human skulls at four militant shrines tucked inside the creeks of Akpabuyo and Bakassi local government areas,…

Oludolapo Adelana October 26, 2016

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

These are the top five stories that drove the conversation today. 1. BREAKING: Returning IDPs hit by landmine explosion Some Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) who were on there way home ran…

Oludolapo Adelana October 15, 2016

Troops neutralise suicide bombers in Madagali

A male suicide bomber was neutralised by a sharp shooter on Saturday morning in Madagali, Adamawa. In a statement issued by the Army spokesman Colonel Sani Usman, the suicide bomber…

Oludolapo Adelana October 12, 2016

Army kills 4 kidnappers in Bauchi

The Nigerian Army says its troops killed four kidnappers in Bauchi. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Army spokesman Colonel Sani Usman, the Army said it recovered dangerous…

Oludolapo Adelana October 12, 2016

Army kills 2 B’Haram terrorists in Borno

The Nigerian Army on Tuesday killed two Boko Haram terrorists in Borno state. The incident occurred in Jere Local Government Area of the state when the troops went out for…

Oludolapo Adelana October 7, 2016

Troops arrest 2 kidnappers in Zaria (PHOTOS)

Two kidnappers have been arrested by the Nigerian Army in Kaduna. The men were arrested following a tip-off. In a statement issued late Thursday night by spokesperson of the Army,…

Azeez October 6, 2016

We are being owed two months allowances | Troops fighting Boko Haram cry out

Troops fighting terrorist group, Boko Haram have alleged that they are being owed two months allowances by the Nigerian Army, SaharaReporters reports. According to the online news platform, the soldiers…

Oludolapo Adelana September 24, 2016

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…

Azeez September 17, 2016

Niger, Chad troops kill 38 Boko Haram fighters

An official on Friday said troops of Niger and Chad military have killed 38 Boko Haram fighters during military search operations in the Diffa region of southeast Niger this week. Niger…

Azeez September 10, 2016

7 kidnappers killed in Bauchi

The Nigerian Army 33 Brigade said it has killed seven suspected kidnappers in Bauchi state. In a statement by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Sani Usman on Saturday,…

Oludolapo Adelana September 7, 2016

Ex-militant, Avengers kingpin arrested in Delta (PHOTOS)

Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested two suspected economic saboteurs, and a suspected kingpin of the Niger Delta Avengers (NDA). This is contained in a statement released on Wednesday…

Azeez August 29, 2016

‘Military intervention can never be solution to Niger Delta crisis’

The Ijaw Youth Council Worldwide has advised the Federal Government to stop deploying troops to the Niger Delta. In a communiqué issued on Monday by its President, Udengs Eradiri, and…

Oludolapo Adelana August 25, 2016

Troops arrest 3 suspected kidnappers in Bauchi

Troops of the Nigerian Army on Wednesday arrested three kidnappers in Bauchi state. The troops also recovered a bag containing the sum of N439,000. This is contained in a statement released…

Adebayo Emuleomo August 1, 2016

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: I pity Buhari- El Rufai | DSS should not interfere in budget padding row- Falana | Did Donald Trump leak his wife’s nude pictures? | More

Governor El Rufai pities President Buhari- YNaija Zamfara state lawmakers settle with Governor Yari, withdraw impeachment process- YNaija Jibrin says there is no 'padding' of the budget in the House…

Oludolapo Adelana July 24, 2016

Troops kill 2 Boko Haram terrorists in ambush

Nigerian military troops on Sunday killed two Boko Haram terrorists crossing into the Sambisa Forest from Komala and Musafanari axis. The terrorists were moving into the forest carrying logistics items…

Oludolapo Adelana July 20, 2016

Troops arrest suspected Boko Haram fuel suppliers

Troops of the 7 Division have arrested two men suspected to supply fuel to Boko Haram terrorists. The two men Muhammadu Adamu and Tijani Gambo were apprehended yesterday at Molai…

Adebayo Emuleomo July 15, 2016

Army lays ambush for Boko Haram terrorists, recover gun truck (PHOTOS)

The Nigerian Army, acting on a reliable tip-off on the movement of suspected Boko Haram terrorists, laid an ambush on Thursday morning. Troops of 118 Task Force Battalion, 7 Brigade,…

Mazi Emeka July 13, 2016

Army, Boko Haram exchange gunfire for 3 hours

Troops of the Nigerian Army, on Tuesday, repelled a Boko Haram attack after more than 3 hours of gunfire. According to a statement signed by Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, the…

Adebayo Emuleomo July 8, 2016

Nigerian Army airstrike clear Boko Haram terrorists (WATCH)

The Air Component of Operation Lafiya Dole recorded another successful raid in its air campaign against Boko Haram Terrorists as 2 fighter aircraft struck a Boko Haram location in Northern…

Adebayo Emuleomo June 30, 2016

Nigerian troops ambush, kill Boko Haram insurgents in multiple operations

Troops of 118 Task Force Battalion, 8 Task Force Division, on Thursday, successfully ambushed Boko Haram terrorists at Gudumbali in the Northern art of Borno state. The terrorists were crossing…

Mazi Emeka June 27, 2016

Military to transfer troops from North East to Niger Delta

The Nigerian military may be considering withdrawing some of its troops from terrorist ridden North-East and sending them to the Niger Delta region as part of ongoing efforts to reduce…

Mazi Emeka June 14, 2016

5 soldiers injured, 6 insurgents killed as Army repels Boko Haram attack

The Nigerian Army, on Monday, announced that it has scored another decisive victory against Boko Haram insurgents in the North-Eastern region of the country. The Army made this known through…

Mazi Emeka June 1, 2016

236 Boko Haram captives rescued by Nigerian Army

In furtherance of its anti-terrorism campaign, Nigerian Army, on Tuesday, announced that it had rescued more than 236 persons including 12 infants from Boko Haram hideouts in Borno state. This…

Mazi Emeka May 18, 2016

41 women and children rescued as Army clears out B’Haram camp in Sambisa

Despite the current tensions in the country, the Nigerian Army has recorded another victory in its fight against Boko Haram insurgency. According to a statement, on Wednesday, signed by the Acting…

Mazi Emeka May 18, 2016

Nigerian Army raids cattle rustlers camp, 2 arrested

The Nigerian army, on Wednesday disclosed that they successfully raided the camp of cattle rustlers at Yan Mangu forest, near Dandindin village, Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The statement was…

Mazi Emeka May 16, 2016

Nigeria-Cameroon joint forces capture Boko Haram commander

Cameroonian and Nigerian troops has captured a Boko Haram commander, Boukar Kaou, during a joint military operation that resulted in the death of 58 insurgents. According to a radio statement…

Mazi Emeka May 10, 2016

The Nigerian army is finally acting against armed cattle rustlers – in Zamfara

The Nigerian Army on Tuesday announced that its troops, in the process of clearing armed bandits and cattle rustlers, had shot and wound several criminals in the Maru area of…

Mallam Yero May 2, 2016

9 Boko Haram insurgents ‘hiding in fox holes’, arrested by Nigerian troops

The Nigerian troops on Sunday, cleared 4 villages of Boko Haram insurgents who were terrorising the communities. Troops of 22 Brigade Garrison in Operation Lafiya Dole, combed Cinga, Mallum Maja,…

James Sambo April 24, 2016

Nigerian troops ambush insurgents trying ‘to link up with their wives and children’

Nigerian troops on Sunday morning, ambushed Boko Haram insurgents who were trying to link up with their 'wives and children' and other terrorists. Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, Acting Director Army…

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