Nigerian Army

Nigerian Army Appoints New Commanders for Four New Divisions (Full List)

July 29, 2026 Omajemite Don

Nigerian Army names new GOCs for four freshly created divisions as the expanded formations begin operations. The Nigerian Army has announced the appointment of new General Officers Commanding (GOCs) for…

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Atiku Calls for Justice as Nigerian Army’s Fatal Shooting Admission Sparks Outrage

August 7, 2024 Taiwo Oyedepo

Atiku Abubakar Calls for Accountability After Nigerian Army Admits Fatal Shooting Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has reacted to the admission by the Nigerian Army that live ammunition was used…

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Nigerian Army Dismisses 6 Soldiers for ‘Fleeing During Boko Haram Attack in Borno’ Over Alleged Lack of Ammunition

July 27, 2024 Chiamaka Chinonso

Nigerian Army Dismisses Six Soldiers for ‘Fleeing During Boko Haram Attack in Borno’ Over Alleged Lack of Ammunition. The Nigerian Army has dismissed six soldiers from its service for…

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Nigerian Army reacts as soldiers torture hotel manager to death

April 14, 2024 Omajemite Don

The Nigerian military issued a statement addressing recent accusations of torture leading to the death of a hotel manager in Umuahia. Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, in the statement, acknowledged that…

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Delta Tragedy: Nigerian Army Announces Wednesday Burial for Murdered Soldiers

March 26, 2024 Gideon Ese

Nigerian Army to Conduct Burial for Slain Soldiers from Delta on Wednesday The Nigerian Army has announced the completion of all arrangements to provide a befitting burial for some of…

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Nation in Grief: Army Commences Three-Day Mourning for Slain Soldiers

March 19, 2024 Gideon Ese

A Nation Remembers: Army Mourns Slain Soldiers with Half-Mast Tribute The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) initiated a three-day national mourning period on Monday to honour the 17 slain soldiers…

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Tragic Ambush: Nigerian Army Officers Killed on Peacekeeping Mission in Delta State

March 17, 2024 Gideon Ese

Tragedy Strikes Peacekeepers: The Delta State Nigerian Army Ambush In a heart-wrenching development from Delta State, Nigeria, the Nigerian Army has suffered a grievous loss with the killing of several…

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President Bola Tinubu to Attend Annual COAS Conference in Maiduguri Next Week

December 9, 2023 Gideon Ese

President Bola Tinubu is slated to attend the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Annual Conference in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, next week, pending any unforeseen changes, this was…

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Nigerian Military Court To Sentence Major-General on Tuesday Over $1.4M Theft

October 8, 2023 Omajemite Don

Former Nigerian Army Properties Limited Chief Faces Judgment Following Guilty Verdict. Abuja, Nigeria – A Special Court Martial, convened by the Nigerian Army, is set to deliver its judgment on…

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Biography of Lieutenant Usman Shehu Alkali who died in Niger crash

August 27, 2023 Omajemite Don

Lieutenant Usman Shehu Alkali Biography: Remembering a Gallant Professional Soldier Early Life and Education Late Lieutenant Usman Shehu Alkali was born on March 25, 1978, in Gombe, hailing from Gombe…

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Why 25 Soldiers Resigned, Nigerian Army Clarifies

August 10, 2023 Omajemite Don

Nigerian Army Clarifies Resignation of 25 Soldiers Amid Online Allegations In response to recent reports circulating online, the Nigerian Army has categorically stated that the recent resignation of…

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Ex-soldier arrested for allegedly supplying weapons to Boko Haram in Bauchi

July 28, 2023 Okolosi Gloria

The Nigerian Army has disclosed the arrest of a former soldier who is suspected of supplying weapons to Boko Haram members in Bauchi State. The apprehension took place on…

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“Army initiates Operation to End killing in Plateau “

July 22, 2023 Okolosi Gloria

The Nigerian Army has initiated a fresh military campaign in Plateau state called Operation Hakorin Damisa IV, which translates to “Leopard’s teeth” in the local language. Major General Taoreed Lagbaja,…

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Major General Taoreed Lagbaja Biography: The New Chief of Army Staff

June 20, 2023 Omajemite Don

Biography of Major General Taoreed Lagbaja: A Soldier’s Journey to the Top. Major General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja is the new Chief of Army Staff of the Nigerian Army. He was…

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Nigerians Take Protest To army HQ, beg Military to take over power

March 29, 2023 Jake Clifford

Nigerians take protest to army HQ, beg Military to take over power Nigerians on Tuesday staged protest in front of army HQ begging the Nigerian Military to take…

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JUST IN: Kidnapped female soldier, PP Johnson yet to be released – Nigerian Army

December 30, 2022 Media Partner

The Nigerian Army (NA) announced on Friday that Lieutenant PP Johnson, a female soldier who was taken hostage by some alleged “Unknown Gunmen” and taken to a forest in Nigeria’s…

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Nigerian Army Appoints New Commanders for Four New Divisions (Full List)

Atiku Calls for Justice as Nigerian Army’s Fatal Shooting Admission Sparks Outrage

Nigerian Army Dismisses 6 Soldiers for ‘Fleeing During Boko Haram Attack in Borno’ Over Alleged Lack of Ammunition

Nigerian Army reacts as soldiers torture hotel manager to death

Delta Tragedy: Nigerian Army Announces Wednesday Burial for Murdered Soldiers

Nation in Grief: Army Commences Three-Day Mourning for Slain Soldiers

Tragic Ambush: Nigerian Army Officers Killed on Peacekeeping Mission in Delta State

President Bola Tinubu to Attend Annual COAS Conference in Maiduguri Next Week

Nigerian Military Court To Sentence Major-General on Tuesday Over $1.4M Theft

Biography of Lieutenant Usman Shehu Alkali who died in Niger crash

Why 25 Soldiers Resigned, Nigerian Army Clarifies

Ex-soldier arrested for allegedly supplying weapons to Boko Haram in Bauchi

“Army initiates Operation to End killing in Plateau “

Major General Taoreed Lagbaja Biography: The New Chief of Army Staff

Nigerians Take Protest To army HQ, beg Military to take over power

JUST IN: Kidnapped female soldier, PP Johnson yet to be released – Nigerian Army

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