Military unveils ‘celebrate Nigeria challenge’

The Defence Headquarters is encouraging Nigerians to embrace a new initiative, the Celebrate Nigeria Challenge, aimed at revitalising the nation. This call to action was...

Army court-martials 17 soldiers for alleged sale of weapons, others

At least 16 soldiers and one officer are currently facing court martial in Plateau State. The personnel facing the trial were accused of various offences,...

Army rewards officers for rejecting N1.5m bribe

The Military Special Task Force in charge of maintaining peace in Plateau State said, on Tuesday, that it rewarded eight personnel of Operation Safe...

Nigerian Army reacts to speculations of coup against Tinubu govt

The Nigerian Army has said the rumours of a possible coup against the President Bola Tinubu administration is “fake news”. On Sunday, there were reports...

Promotion Exam: Army warns officers against malpractice

The Commander, Training and Doctrine Command, Nigerian Army (TRADOC), Maj.-Gen. Kevin Aligbe, has warned candidates of the on-going 2024 Lieutenant-to-Captain Practical Promotion Examination (LCPPE)...

Soldier questions non-recognition as Tinubu lavishes gifts on Super Eagles

A Nigerian soldier, identified as Adie Paul, has faulted the decision of President Bola Tinubu to gift Super Eagles players houses, plots of land,...

Nigerian army arrests soldier who complained about his small salary on charges of embarrassment...

The Nigerian army detains viral soldier for complaining about not having enough funds to visit home after being on the war front for years. Recall a story...

Nigerian Army conducts maiden march route exercise to keep troops alert

The Nigerian Army, 81 Division, on Friday conducted a March Route across Lagos and Ogun states as its maiden physical efficiency test for 2024. The...

Army announces commencement of application for Direct Short Service

The Nigerian Army, on Friday, announced the commencement of online application for 2024 Direct Short Service Commission Course. A terse statement posted on its official...

Stop using civilians for toll collection in southeast checkpoints – IPOB to military

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, on Wednesday, called on relevant authorities to remove all illegal checkpoints across the Southeast. Emma Powerful, the spokesman of...

Army Staff Lagbaja Warns Troops Against Negative Use Of Social Media

Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), has issued a warning to soldiers on following current regulations and the fundamental principles of the...

Army Recruitment: Northern candidates have always been short-changed – ACF

Prof Tukur Mohammed Baba, Spokesperson of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), said “Well, I’ve heard the allegations as well as the response by the...

Army plans review of operational engagement

The Nigerian Army will be evaluating and comprehensively reviewing ongoing operational engagements in all the theatres of operations across the six geo-political zones. This will...

Military neutralises scores of terrorists, repels attack in Zamfara

The troops of Joint Task Force Northwest Operation Hadarin Daji (OPHD) have neutralized three terrorists and recovered three AK-47 rifles, three magazines, ammunition and...

Army dismisses suicide reports of Akwa Ibom officer, begins probe

The Nigerian Army has confirmed the death of one of its officers, Lieutenant Alphonsus Bazza, dismissing claims that he reportedly committed suicide in Akwa...

Army decries fake recruitment advertisements, vows to arrest perpetrators

The Nigerian Army has lamented the spate of fake recruitment advertisements and online portals especially for its Direct Short Service. The service described the advertisements...

Military foils N1.2bn crude theft, to end terror attacks

The Defence Headquarters said, on Thursday, that troops in the last two weeks intercepted stolen crude worth N1.2bn. This was as it vowed to incapacitate...

Army to dispose of unexploded ordnances from Ikeja Cantonment Friday

The Nigerian Army says it will conduct the disposal of recovered unexploded ordnances from the site of the 2002 Ikeja cantonment bomb blast at...

Army court-martials 25 soldiers, one officer in Enugu

Twenty-five soldiers and an officer are currently being court-martialed in the 82 Division of the Nigerian Army for various offences. The personnel facing the trial...

Military ready for Imo, Kogi, Bayelsa gov polls – CDS

The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, on Tuesday, said the military was prepared for the off-cycle elections in Kogi, Imo, and Bayelsa...