Tag: army
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COAS orders Nigeria Army to free Kwara, Niger from bandits
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede has given a marching order to the Nigerian Army to flush out bandits terrorising the people of Barutein and Kaiama local governments of Kwara. The Chief of Army Staff similarly gave an order to fish out terrorists in Borgu in Kainji Forest of Niger within
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Lt.-Col. Anele assumes command as first female army spokesperson
Lt.-Col. Onyinyechi Anele, on Tuesday, took over command of the Directorate of Army Public Relations as the first female officer to hold the position in the Nigerian Army. Anele, whose appointment is in acting capacity, took over from the erstwhile Director, Maj.-Gen. Onyema
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Army appoints first female Spokesperson
Authorities of the Nigerian Army have appointed Appolonia Anaele as the acting Director, Department of Army Public Relations. Anaele, a Lieutenant Colonel, will formally take over from Onyema Nwachukwu, a Major-General next week Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Anaele, will be the first female senior military officer to be appointed as the spokesperson for the ground…
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Nigerian soldiers under Operation ‘Fansan Yamma’ raise alarm, say we’re being fed poisonous food, owed allowances
Nigerian soldiers deployed under Operation Fansan Yamma in the North West, covering Katsina and Zamfara states, have condemned the food provided to them, describing it as poisonous and inedible, stating that even a street child would refuse to eat it willingly. They also lamented the absence of meat in their meals, the non-payment of allowances,…
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Sudan military recaptures presidential palace from RSF
The Sudanese army has recaptured the presidential palace in Khartoum from the rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, military leaders have said. Video and photographs posted on social media and verified by the BBC show jubilant soldiers waving their
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Every Nigerian is looking to us for safety – Army chief tells troops
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has urged Nigerian Army troops to make the country safer and more secure for all citizens. He gave this charge while addressing troops during his maiden operational visit to 12 Brigade Nigerian Army, Charimaigumeri Barracks, Lokoja, on Sunday.
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Don’t panic on hearing gunshots in Enugu – Army
The Nigerian Army has advised residents of Enugu State not to panic upon witnessing heavy movement of troops and equipment, or hearing gunshots, between March 17 and March 20. Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations for the 82 Division, Lt.-Col. Jonah Unuakhalu, gave the
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Release detained Okuama residents or charge them to court, Reps tell army
The House of Representatives has urged the Nigerian Army to release the detained innocent members of Okuama community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta or charge them to court. The call was sequel to the adoption of a motion moved by Rep. Francis Waive (APC-Delta) at plenary on
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Police detain fake Army officer in Nasarawa
The Police Command in Nasarawa State has arrested and detained one Godswill Achili for allegedly impersonating a soldier to rob unsuspecting members of the public.
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Army dismisses claims of automatic promotion
The Nigerian Army has dismissed claims that the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has introduced automatic promotion for personnel who have served in their current ranks for five years or more.