Tag: army
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Army speaks on soldiers who protested unpaid allowance, poor equipment in Borno
The Nigerian Army has dismissed reports that its troops of an unidentified battalion under Operation Lafiya Dole protested over alleged unpaid operational allowances as well as obsolete equipment in Maiduguri. The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Mohammed Yerima, in a statement on Friday, said the media reports were unsubstantiated and did not represent the true…
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BREAKING: Nigerian Army releases list for Short Service Combatant Course 47/2021
The Nigerian Army has released list of successful candidates for the Short Service Combatant Course 47/2021. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the the Short Service Combatant Course 47/2021 Selection Board shortlisted the list. The list has been and published on the Nigerian Army recruitment portal. A statement by the Nigerian Army reads: “Successful candidates are to report…
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Nigerian Army issues stern warning to Sunday Igboho for raising ‘false’ alarm
The Nigeria Defence Headquarters has issued a strong warning to Sunday Igboho and other individuals bent on disparaging its reputation to gain political mileage. The Defence Headquarters gave the warning in a statement released on Saturday night while reacting to the report titled “SUNDAY IGBOHO APPREHENDS ALLEGED SOLDIERS, ACCUSES FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SPYING ON HIM.” The…
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#EndSARS protest coordinator testifies before Lagos judiciary panel as Army shuns invitation again
The Lagos State Judicial Panel on Restitution for victims of SARS and other related matters on Saturday listed eight petitions for hearing. The Nigerian Army was at the top of the list as the panel gave the military yet another chance to appear and state its version of the incident of Oct 20, 2020, at…
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How we foiled another kidnap attempt in Kaduna school – Army
An attempt by armed bandits to kidnap students of the Turkish International Secondary School in Kaduna State was thwarted on Friday, the Nigerian Army has said. Acting on a tip-off on the impending abduction of the school children in the Rigachikun area of the state, troops of Quick Response Force of 1 Division of the…
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Army debunks report of bandits’ attack on military base in Katsina
The Nigerian Army has dismissed the report of bandits’ attack on its base and killing of soldiers at Marina in Safana Local Government Area of Katsina State. The Director Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Mohammed Yerima, in a statement on Saturday described the report as false and unsubstantiated. Yerima said the report in a newspaper publication…
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Army arrests officer, girlfriend supplying arms, uniforms to bandits in Zamfara
The Zamfara State Government has confirmed the arrest of an Army officer and his girlfriend for aiding banditry in the state. The officer is accused of supplying arms, military uniforms, and other items to the bandits. Authorities in the state say the arrest further confirms the position of the state Governor Bello Matawalle, that until…
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Nigerian Army gives update on rescue of abducted Kangara victims
The Nigerian Army says its troops have been mobilised in pursuit of abductors of kidnapped members of staff and students of Government Science School, Kagara, Niger. The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Mohammed Yerima, announced this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. Yerima said that the Nigerian Army had renewed efforts to ensure swift…
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Former Chief of Army Staff, Ihejirika joins APC
Former Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant-General Azubuike Ihejirika has joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). Ihejirika, whom former President Goodluck Jonathan appointed Chief of Army Staff in 2010 remained in the position till 2014. He joined the APC at his Isuikwuato country home in Abia-North Senatorial District, Abia State, on Tuesday and subsequently registered at…
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Nigerian Army restates commitment to welfare of personnel
The Nigerian Army has reiterated commitment to improve the welfare of its personnel towards effective discharge its constitutional mandate. Maj.-Gen. Usman Mohammed, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 1 Division, Kaduna, gave the assurance during the inauguration of Officers Transit Accommodation at the 73 Battellion, Janguza, on Sunday in Kano. Mohammed said the Chief of Army…