The Nigerian Army has continued to consolidate its operational momentum across the country, achieving major tactical and strategic successes against the terrorists and criminal elements across the country. A credible source at the Army Headquarters told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the army’s sustained onslaught had led to major breakthroughs recently in the…
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has reiterated the commitment of the Nigerian Army to protecting Nigerians, as part of its sacred duty and constitutional responsibility. Oluyede said this while briefing journalists on the occasion of the Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) 2025 and 162 years anniversary in Abuja. The COAS was…
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division of the Nigerian Army, Sokoto, Maj.-Gen. Ibikunle Ajose, has encouraged students to join the Nigerian Army. Ajose made the call during a public speaking engagement organised by the division as part of the 2025 Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) at Yayaha Abdulkarim Model Primary and Secondary School on…
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, on Sunday pays tribute to fallen warriors and pledged to support troops ad well as families. Oluyede stated this in his goodwill message at the Inter-Denominational Church Service to Commemorate Nigeria Army Day Celebration (NADCEL), 2025 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Ribadu Cantonment, Kaduna. The News…
Seventeen Nigerian soldiers have died and 10 others wounded during a large-scale battle with armed terrorists in Niger State, military officials have confirmed. The clash took place on 24 June near Bangi community in Mariga local government area, where terrorists attempted a covert movement into Kwatankoro Forest — a notorious sanctuary for armed groups operating…
The Nigerian Army says its troops in conjunction with the Nigerian Air Force, have inflicted heavy casualty on terrorists during an attempted incursion by terrorists into Bangi community in Mariga Local Government Area of Niger. The Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Lt.-Col. Appolonia Anele, made this known in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. Anele…
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede says the current security landscape in the country presents unique challenges that require adaptive and innovative responses. Oluyede made this known on Wednesday while speaking at the Combat Support Arms Training (COSAT) Week 2025 in Kano. The annual event is being hosted in Kano and brings…
Retired Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai, former Nigerian Chief of Army Staff and ex-Ambassador to the Republic of Benin, has strongly denied media reports alleging that he was recently attacked by Boko Haram militants in Borno State. In a statement released on Monday by his media aide and former military spokesperson, retired Brigadier General Sani…
Gov Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra has called for greater synergy between his administration and the Nigerian Army in the fight against criminality and insecurity in the state. Soludo made the call during a special Sallah Lunch at the 302 Artillery Military Cantonment in Onitsha. Mr Chris Aburime, Press Secretary to Soludo who disclosed this in…
The troops of 32 Brigade Nigerian Army (NA), deployed on operation Fast Strike Squad at Forward Operating Base, Auga, has captured a suspected kidnapper and rescued a victim in Ondo State. Major Njoka Irabor, Assistant Director, Army Public Relations Officer of 32 Brigade, made this known in a statement made available to newsmen on Wednesday…
