by Alexander O. Onukwue On BBC Hardtalk, Nigeria’s Army chief employed a technical dodge to backtrack on the Army’s claim in 2016 that it had defeated Boko Haram. “I don’t…
Read MoreThe Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai has extended his 40-day deadline to troops to capture Abubakar Shekau, leader of terrorist group, Boko Haram. His initial deadline to Theatre Commander,…
Read MoreOfficers of the Nigerian Army belonging to the 34 Artillery Brigade Owerri acting on the instructions of the Imo State government on Saturday, August 26, 2017, injured many shop owners…
Read MoreChief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, has said the North-East has lost $9bn to the activities of terrorist group, Boko Haram. Buratai said this in Lagos while delivering…
Read MoreChief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai has urged troops to advance into forests and wipe out remnants of Boko Haram terrorists. Buratai gave the charge on Tuesday in Bama, after…
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Read MoreThe Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai has said that the Boko Haram insurgents will forever remain technically defeated. He made this known while speaking in Damaturu the…
Read MoreThe Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt-Gen. Tukur Buratai, yesterday met with troops of 27 Task Force Brigade, Buni/Yadi, Yobe and launched special training with troops of the Nigerian Army…
Read MoreChief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai has urged Nigerian troops in the North-East not to relent, as the war has not ended. According to him, there are more tasks to…
Read MoreA few Service Chiefs are currently in Maiduguri, Borno, following the order of Acting President Yemi Osinbajo that they should relocate to the state. At a meeting last Thursday, the acting…
Read MoreActing President Yemi Osinbajo has directed the Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai and the Chief of Air Staff, Sadique Abubakar to relocate to Maiduguri, Borno state capital, with immediate…
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Read MoreChief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai has given troops a 40-day ultimatum to capture Abubakar Shekau, leader of terrorist group, Boko Haram. According to a statement by Army Spokesman, Sani…
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Read MoreChief of Army Staff Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai has said his family invested in properties in Dubai in 2013 before he was appointed. Buratai said this on Tuesday when he…
Read MoreThe Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai on Tuesday said the decision to swap Boko Haram prisoners with Chibok girls was not a military decision. Buratai said this…
Read MoreFrom the papers this morning - a tracklist. Nigeria is an artificial creation, it can blow up at any time – Agbakoba - YNaija Melaye’s recall process is a waste…
Read MoreInternally Displaced Persons in Bama, Falori and Banking camps have called for an independent investigation into alleged sexual abuse against them by soldiers and civilian JTF members. The women had…
Read MoreThese are the top five stories you should monitor today. Aisha Buhari returns from London, says President is recuperating Wife of the President, Aisha Buhari on Tuesday morning returned from…
Read MoreFrom the papers this morning - a tracklist. Aisha Buhari returns from London, says President is recuperating - YNaija We have no association with APDA – PDP - YNaija Buratai…
Read MoreChief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai has ordered investigation into alleged sexual abuse of female internally displaced persons (IDP) in Bama camp, Borno State. The women in the camp had…
Read Moreby Azeez Adeniyi Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai on Friday established a forward operation base in Daura, Katsina State. The base was named Muhammadu Buhari base. Director, Army Public…
Read Moreby Azeez Adeniyi The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday said Nigerians will resist possible attempt to topple the government of President Muhammadu Buhari. National Publicity Secretary of the APC,…
Read MoreFrom the papers this morning - a tracklist. Suicide bomber attacks military checkpoint, injures two soldiers - YNaija 30-year-old Nigerians will soon be able to run for President – Dogara…
Read Moreby Azeez Adeniyi Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike has urged the Nigerian Army to desist from allocating soldiers to politicians. Wike said this while reacting to a comment credited to…
Read Moreby Azeez Adeniyi The Ohanaeze Ndigbo has urged Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai to expose those approaching soldiers for political. Buratai had raised alarm that some politicians were approaching…
Read Moreby Azeez Adeniyi The United Kingdom has said it would continue to support democracy as the only system of government in Nigeria. The UK government said this against the backdrop…
Read MoreThe Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai has said the lessons he learnt from the Bangladesh National Defence had been very useful in fighting terrorism in the North East.…
Read Moreby Azeez Adeniyi The Nigerian Army has expressed displeasure over the use of social media to disclose classified information by some soldiers. The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur…
Read Moreby Azeez Adeniyi The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur has revealed that his convoy was once attacked by terrorist group, Boko Haram in the North East, Borno State.…
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