Gains of joint efforts against insurgency
By Barnabas Joshua The tide has definitely turned in the protracted war of attrition against Boko Haram insurgents and their bandit offshoots. The insurgents have […]
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Military providing avenue for farming, businesses to thrive in N/East -Theatre Commander
The Theatre Commander of Operation Hadin Kai, Major General Christoper Musa has said officers and men of their Theatre Command have been unrelenting in their […]
Nigerian Army gets new spokesperson
The Chief of Army Staff, Maj.-Gen. Farouk Yahaya, has approved the appointment of Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu as the Director of Army Public Relations, insider sources […]
Plane crash: Defence minister mourns late army chief, 10 others
The Minister of Defence, retired Maj.-Gen. Bashir Magashi, has described as a rude shock the death of the 21st Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Ibrahim […]
Nigerian army renames counter-terrorism operation in N/E
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, has approved the renaming of the ongoing counter-insurgency operation in the North East from Operation Lafiya […]
Senate invites Finance Minister, Army Chief on releases for security operations
Senate Committee on Army has invited Finance Minister, Director-General of Budget Office and Chief of Army Staff (CAS) to give details of funds released to […]
Troops eliminate scores of terrorists in Mainok encounter – Army
The Nigerian Army says the troops of Operation Lafiya Dole (OPLD) in display of resilience, commitment and doggedness eliminated scores of Boko Haram terrorists, who […]
Troops in total control of Damasak – Army
The Nigerian Army says its troops of Operation Lafiya Dole are in total control of Damasak in Mobbar Local Government Area of Borno. Damasak was […]
Troops repel terrorists incursion, eliminate scores in Borno
The Nigerian Army says, its troops supported by Air Component of Operation Lafiya Dole (OPLD) have thwarted Boko Haram terrorists’ incursion into Damasak, Headquarters of […]
Air Chief charges troops to remain resolute, undeterred
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Oladayo Amao, has urged NAF pilots, technicians and ground troops to remain resolute in the fight against […]
Lafiya Dole: Army explains ‘mild complaints’ by few soldiers, says none owed allowance
The Nigerian Army has dismissed reports that its troops of an unidentified battalion under Operation Lafiya Dole protested over alleged unpaid operational allowances as well […]
Troops kill more terrorists, capture more weapons in Borno — Army spokesman
The Nigerian Army says its troops of Operation Lafiya Dole have eliminated more Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists and captured more arms and ammunitions in […]
Nigerian Troops Kill Dozens of ISWAP, Boko Haram Terrorists, Rescue Captives in Gamboru axis
…Recover Sophisticated Weapons, mangled bodies litter area In an operation described as “hitch-free”, troops of the Nigerian Army on Sunday evening descended heavily on ISWAP/ […]
Brig. Gen. Eyitayo takes over as GOC 7 Division
Brig. Gen. Adelokun Eyitayo has formally assumed duty as Acting General Officer Commanding (GOC) 7 Division, Nigerian Army,Maiduguri, and Commander Sector 1 of Operation Lafiya […]
End of insurgency in sight – COAS
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, on Sunday, assured that the war against insurgency would soon come to a successful end. Attahiru, […]
Troops eliminate 25 terrorists in clearance operation – Army
The Nigerian Army troops of `Operation Tura Takaibango’ have eliminated 25 Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists and captured cache of arms and ammunition in a clearance operation […]
Army trains 65 wounded soldiers on computer, CCTV operation
The Nigerian Army on Friday graduated 67 soldiers wounded on the frontline in the North East, who were trained on computer and CCTV operation. The […]
Borno Governor appoints retired General as Security Adviser
Borno Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum has approved the appointment of retired Brigadier General Abdullahi Sabi Ishaq, as special adviser on security affairs. Zulum’s spokesman, […]
In Sambisa, Troops Eliminate 81 Boko Haram Fighters, Lose a Soldier from Landmine
The Nigerian Troops have eliminated 81 Boko Haram fighters in Sambisa axis and lose one soldier from landmine attack. PRNigeria also gathered that fleeing terrorists […]
Troops kill two most wanted Boko Haram commanders in Sambisa
By Chimezie Godfrey Troops of Operation Tura Takai Bango a subsidiary of Operation Lafiya Dole have killed two most wanted Boko Haram commanders, Abul-Bas and […]
Profile of New Chief of Air Staff, Air Vice Marshal Isiaka Amao
By Chimezie Godfrey Air Vice-Marshal Isiaka Oladayo Amao was born on 14 Sep 65 at Enugu. He hails from Oshogbo LGA of Osun State. He […]
Troops neutralize terrorists, destroy 7 gun trucks in Borno
By Chimezie Godfrey Troops of Operation Tura Takaibango have destroyed 7 gun trucks belonging to Boko Haram and Islamic State for West Africa Province (ISWAP) […]
Military bombs terrorists’ training camp, kills scores in Borno
By Chimezie Godfrey The Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation Lafiya Dole has bombarded terrorists’ training camp and killed several of the terrorists in Borno […]
Buratai visits recuperating soldiers at 44 Reference Hospital
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai on Tuesday visited the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital, Kaduna, where he checked on […]
Nigerian Army approves new postings, appointments
(Press Release) In the rekindled spirit of professionalism and enhanced productivity, the Nigerian Army has just released the postings and appointments of some affected senior […]