Tag:Nigeria army

Defence

Nigerian Army, UK Deepen Defence Ties to Counter Regional Security Threats

ABUJA — The Nigerian Army and the United Kingdom are deepening defence cooperation, with plans for expanded military training, intelligence capabilities and counter-drone support...

Akeem Adebayo - August 11, 2026

Defence

Tinubu Reaffirms Unwavering Support for Nigerian Army at Key Conference

LAGOS – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has renewed his administration's strategic commitment to enhancing the welfare, professionalism, and operational effectiveness of the Nigerian Armed...

Akeem Adebayo - December 15, 2025

Defence

Army Denies Troops Shot Women in Adamawa Clash; Blames Militia Fire

The Nigerian Army has issued a firm denial of reports alleging that soldiers killed two women during a violent communal clash in Adamawa State...

Akeem Adebayo - December 9, 2025

Defence

Troops Neutralise 18 Terrorists, Rescue 14 Victims, Arrest 47 Suspects in 48-Hour Nationwide Operations – Army

Troops Neutralise 18 Terrorists, Rescue 14 Victims, Arrest 47 Suspects in 48-Hour Nationwide Operations – Army Abuja – Nigerian Army troops have neutralised 18 terrorists,...

Akeem Adebayo - December 9, 2025

Defence

Army to Recruit 24,000 New Soldiers in Bold Push Against Rising Insecurity

KADUNA — In a decisive response to Nigeria's spiraling security threats, Chief of Army Staff Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu announced on Wednesday plans to...

Toyin Adebayo - November 20, 2025

Defence

Brigade Commander Leads Troops Out of Wajiroko Ambush in Borno

Damboa, Borno State – The Commander of 25 Task Force Brigade, Brigadier General M. Uba, personally led his patrol team to safety after insurgents...

Akeem Adebayo - November 15, 2025

Crime

Nigerian Army Rescue 74 Stranded NYSC Members from Boko Haram Hotspot in Borno

Troops from the Joint Task Force (JTF) North East Operation HADIN KAI executed a swift nighttime rescue operation on Tuesday, saving 74 National Youth...

Toyin Adebayo - November 13, 2025

Defence

Nigerian Troops Thwart Boko Haram Abduction, Rescue 86 Civilians in Borno State

Maiduguri, Borno State — November 11, 2025 — Troops from Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), the Joint Task Force North East, achieved a significant victory...

Akeem Adebayo - November 11, 2025

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