The Nigerian Army has dismissed a soldier, Lance Corporal Samuel Emmanuel, over his involvement in an armed robbery incident. The dismissal followed a court-martial held at the 16 Brigade Garrison earlier in the week. According to an official memo from the Nigerian Army, Lance Corporal Emmanuel, who was serving under the 16 Brigade Garrison, was…
Youths from the South East have responded to the Nigerian Army’s concern over the low number of applicants from the region in the ongoing recruitment exercise. They criticized the system, saying it is unjust that job opportunities at institutions like the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)…
Military authorities in Nigeria have confirmed the death of 22 troops during one of their operations in the North-East region of the country. The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said the incident came during a clearance operation at a renowned terrorist stronghold and enclave known as Timbuktu Triangle. “Overall, during the course of the operations, troops sadly…
The 1 Division Nigerian Army, Kaduna, on Saturday, held a regimental funeral ceremony to honour its late mascot, Sgt. Dalet Akawala, who died on January 24, 2025. The solemn event took place at the Division Headquarters Complex in Kawo, Kaduna, and was presided over by the Deputy Chief of Staff, Administration, Colonel I.A. Akabike. Akabike…
…Calls For Greater Participation From Ndi Anambra. The Mayor of Onitsha North LGA, Hon. Nweze Tony Nwora, has made a strong commitment to increase the enrollment of Anambra State youths into the Nigeria Army. This commitment was made earlier today during the Mayor’s visit to the Army Barracks in Onitsha, where he inspected 69 new…
The Nigerian Army has confirmed that two of its soldiers were killed and weapons carted away by operatives of Eastern Security Network (ESN), an armed wing of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). IPOB is a separatist organisation seeking for the restoration of Republic of Biafra from Nigeria following age-long accusation of marginalisation of the…
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has issued a one-month ultimatum to troops of the 6 Division Nigerian Army to drastically reduce illegal oil bunkering in the Niger Delta region. Speaking during a working visit to Rivers State on Tuesday, the COAS stressed the urgent need to boost the nation’s dwindling…
Former soldier, Ruth Ogunleye has called on the Nigerian Army to release the findings of the investigation that led to her discharge from service. Earlier in 2024, Ogunleye accused three senior officers, including Colonel Ishiaku Abdulkareem, of sexual harassment, intimidation, and threatening her life. Ogunleye claimed that Colonel Abdulkareem made repeated sexual advances, which she…
A Nigerian soldier, whose name is being withheld, has been accused of stealing his colleagues’ ammunition and uniforms in Katsina. The soldier is attached to 35 Battalion in Katsina town. A video showed the soldier’s hands were tied behind his back as he was being beaten. “Him steal my ammunition, that one no do am,…
The Nigerian Army has asked Amnesty International and the International Criminal Court to take “immediate action” and hold the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra and its sponsor, Simon Ekpa, accountable for crime against civilians in the South East. It said the international community must condemn the mistreatment “in the strongest terms” of an unarmed and…
