Tag: Nigerian Army
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We’re not recruiting ‘Foreign terrorists’ as soldiers – Nigerian Army
The Nigerian Army has debunked reports in some sections of the media that it is recruiting foreign terrorists popularly described as “fundamentalists and jihadists” into the armed forces.
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Heavily armed criminals murder Nigerian brigadier general In Abuja
A retired Brigadier General of the Nigerian Army, Uwem Harold Udokwe, was tragically murdered during an armed robbery at his residence in Sunshine Homes Estate, Abuja, in the early hours of Saturday. According to reports, three armed robbers invaded the home of the late Brigadier General reportedly demanded jewellery before using the general’s pistol to fatally…
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Nigerian Army hands over rescued Chibok girl, 3 children to Borno govt
The Nigerian Army has handed over Lydia Simon, the rescued Chibok school girl and her three children to the Borno government for reunification with her family. Maj.-Gen. Waidi Shuaibu, the Theartre Commander, North-East Joint Task Force, Operation Hadin Kai
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Nigerian Army announces recruitment for Non-Tradesmen and Women
The Nigerian Army has announced that the recruitment applications for Non-Tradesmen and Women has begun. The recruitment application is contained in a post on the official X handle of the Nigerian Army on Friday, stating that the application which is free, starts from 3rd May – 7th June.
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Army denies seeking payment from trainee recruits for vetting
The Nigerian Army distanced itself from the purported financial demands from selected trainees undergoing training at the Depot, Nigerian Army, Zaria, for vetting.
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Nigerian Army laud FG, MTN for funding Enugu-Onitsha Highway
Brig.-Gen. Murtala Abu, the Garrison Commander, 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, has lauded the Federal Government and MTN for funding the reconstruction of the Enugu-Onitsha dual Carriageway. Abu made the commendation in Enugu on Thursday during a meeting with MTN/Crown
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Nigerian Army reacts to publication on lack of water in barracks
The Headquarters 14 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Ohafia, Abia, has reacted to an online publication by Sahara Reporters on how soldiers and family members lamented lack of water to cook during the yuletide season at the barracks. The reaction is contained in a statement issued in Umuahia on Thursday by the Acting
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Kaduna Bombing: All 109 senators donate December salaries to victims
Following the erroneous bombing of a community in Kaduna state killing over 100 persons while several got injured, all the 109 senators of the Federal Republic of Nigeria have donated their December salaries to the victims of the bombing mishap.
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Nigerian Army mourns former COAS, Major General Chris Alli
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has expressed heartfelt condolences on behalf of the Nigerian Army, on the passing of former COAS, retired Maj.-Gen. Chris Alli.
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Nigeria’s first female major-general, Aderonke Kale is dead
Nigeria’s first female Major-General, Aderonke Kale (Rtd) has died at the age of 84. She was said to have died in London, United Kingdom on Wednesday from an undisclosed ailment.