Tag: army
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Banex Plaza remains shut as soldiers occupy electronics market after attack on soldiers
Banex Plaza, an electronics and telecommunications gadget market in Abuja, is still under lock and key after assault of soldiers. As at Monday morning soldiers were found across the plaza. Some traders who assembled at a distance from the plaza were seen leaving after waiting for hours. None of them agreed to speak with journalists…
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NIGCOMSAT to launch satellite dedicated to army operations – DG
The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT), Mrs Jane Egerton, says the organisation intends to launch a satellite dedicated to the Nigerian Army to enhance its capabilities. Egarton said this when she paid a courtesy visit to the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt -Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, on Thursday in Abuja.
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Army reassure of security for Kogi residents
The Nigerian Army has reassured of improved security for Kogi residents, especially with the rising cases of kidnapping in the State.
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BANDITRY! Army loses another senior officer to terrorists’ attack
Barely one week after Nigerian Army lost two captains and four other soldiers in a deadly ambush in Niger State, another officer has lost his life to bandits’ attacks in Katsina State. According to a report by security analyst and counter insurgency expert Zagazola Makama, on Friday, Major AG Mohammed, died while confronting bandits. “The…
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Military will account for what happened in Okuama – Reps
The House of Representatives has said the Nigerian military will account for what happened in Okuama community in aftermath of the killing of 17 personnel in the Ewu-Urhobo community of Delta State.
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Army told to establish base in Sambisa forest
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has urged the Nigerian Army to establish a military base in Sambisa Forest, to effectively stem terrorists’ activities.
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Okuama killings: Reps set for investigative hearing in Delta
The Nigerian House of Representatives has concluded plans to hold an investigative hearing into the unfortunate killing of 17 military personnel who were on a peace mission to Okuama community in Ughelli South local government area of Delta State.
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Army detains 2 soldiers over alleged theft in Dangote Refinery
The Nigerian Army (NA) says its has detained two soldiers allegedly involved in a reported case of theft at the Dangote Refinery in Lagos.
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Army detains 2 soldiers over alleged theft in Dangote Refinery
The Nigerian Army (NA) says its has detained two soldiers allegedly involved in a reported case of theft at the Dangote Refinery in Lagos. The Director, Army Public Relations, Maj.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, in a statement on Wednesday, said the Nigerian army
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Army dismisses allegation of bias in trial of soldiers
The Nigerian Army has dismissed allegation of ethnic bias in the trial of soldiers recently arraigned before a Court Martial in 82 Division, Enugu.