Tag: Nigerian Army
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Buhari mourns former head of Nigerian Army, Victor Malu
President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with the family of late head of the Nigerian Army, Victor Malu. TheNewsGuru.com reports that Malu, a retired lieutenant general, was from Benue State. President Muhammadu Buhari confirmed his death in a condolence message his aide sent to Malu’s family. Read the presidency’s full statement below. President Muhammadu Buhari extends…
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Nigerian Army set to launch operation “Crocodile Smile II” in Edo, Delta, Ondo States
…Assures residents of safety The 4 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Benin said it had concluded plans to conduct a training code named, “Crocodile Smile II’’ in Edo and Delta and Ondo states. A statement by Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Mohammed Maidawa, in Benin on Tuesday said the exercise was in line with the Nigerian Army…
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IPOB’s ban: Army launches manhunt for Nnamdi Kanu, begins probe of foreign links
The Nigerian Army has launched a manhunt for leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, barely 24 hours after the group’s proscription. Kanu’s whereabouts have been unknown since the proscription was announced. The IPOB leader is on bail for alleged treason charges leveled against him. The Nation reports that his bail sureties,…
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Army invasion: Nigerian government apologises to UN
Nigerian government on yesterday apologised to the United Nations (UN) over the raid of its humanitarian base camp by the Nigerian Army last Friday in Maiduguri. The government said it will continue to respect and safeguard the diplomatic status of the organisation’s personnel and property in Nigeria. This is contained in a statement by Ministry…
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Nigerian Army demotes Major-General Sani to Brigadier-General
A Military Special Court Martial on Thursday demoted Major-General Ibrahim Sani, one time Chief of Transformation and Innovation Centre of the Nigerian Army, to a Brigadier-General. The President of the court, AVM James Gbum, demoted Major-General Ibrahim Sani after he convicted him on a five-count charge bordering on cheating. Sani had been standing trial in…
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I Go Dye bags award from Nigerian Army
Nigerian comedian, Francs Agoda a.k.a I Go Dye has added another feather to his cap. The revered entertainer through the Chief of Army staff of the Nigerian Army was presented, an award of commendation for positively projecting the praiseworthy virtues of the institution and his unwavering support. Recall that the comedian was honoured last month…
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Massive shake-up in army, top officers affected
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Tukur Buratai, has effected a major shake-up in the Nigerian Army High Command, with the appointment of Major-General Lucky Irabor as the new Commander, Multi-National Joint Task Force. General Irabor, who was Commander of Operation Lafiya Dole that led troops along with General Officers Commanding of 7 Divisions,…
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Boko Haram: Bangladeshi Army pledges support to Nigerian Armed Forces
The Bangladesh Army has pledged to support the Nigerian Armed Forces in the areas of training and capacity building to fight Boko Haram insurgents. Gen. Abubilal Shafiulhuq, Chief of Staff of the Bangladesh Army, made the promise after being conducted round the Nigerian Army museum in Abuja on Monday. Shafiulhaq said that the relationship between…
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JAMB seeks Nigerian army to secure UTME exam centres
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has pleaded with the Nigerian Army to help secure its computer based tests (CBT) centres for the unified tertiary matriculation examination (UTME). According to a statement by the agency’s spokesperson, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, the registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, disclosed this at a meeting with the Chief of Army…