By Uthman Abubakar No fewer than 16 persons were feared dead and 20 others injured when a commercial vehicle plying the Baga -Kukawa Road in
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Soldiers kill five terrorists, foil kidnap of Taraba worshipers
By Solomon Odeniyi Troops of the Nigerian Army, on Tuesday, foiled an attempt by terrorists to kidnap some Christians returning from a church programme in Taraba
NUJ demands immediate release of abducted journalist, Segun Olatunji
The Nigeria Union of Journalists, has condemned the abduction of a Lagos-based journalist and editor of FirstNews, Segun Olatunji by suspected soldiers. Olatunji, a veteran
DHQ releases names, photos of soldiers killed in Delta attack
By Hannah Johnson The identities of the Nigerian Army commander, three officers, and 12 soldiers who were killed by attackers in Delta community have been revealed.
16 soldiers, one officer face court martial in Plateau
By James Abraham At least, 16 soldiers and one officer are currently facing court martial in Plateau state. The personnel facing trial were accused of various
Bandits storm Abuja estate, abduct two
By Abiodun Sanusi Kidnappers on Thursday night, stormed the Nigerian Army Post Housing Scheme in the Kurudu area of Abuja, abducting two residents. The abductees include
Photos: Nigerian Army uncovers illegal gun factory in Kaduna
Troops of Operation Safe Haven have uncovered a gun manufacturing factory in Kafanchan, Jema’a Local Government area in Kaduna state. The discovery was said to
Former military spokesman, Gen Onyeuko is dead
By Kingsley Omonobi, Abuja A former Director, Defence Media Operations, Major-General Bernard Onyeuko (rtd) is dead. He died today, Saturday, August 26, in Abuja. Sources
Army begins combat proficiency competition in Abia
Restates commitment to defend Nigeria’s territorial integrity By Steve Oko The 82 Division of the Nigeria Army has commenced Inter Brigade Combat Proficiency Competition at
Army redeploys top generals, appoints new GOCs, others
The Chief of Army Staff ( COAS), Maj.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja has approved the posting and redeployment of top senior officers to commands, instructional and staff