As the food crisis in the country persists, the Nigerian Army has disclosed the deployment of troops to several northern states in order to provide adequate security to the farmers. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Edward Buba,…
Army confirms killing of 16-year-old protester in Zaria
The Army has confirmed killing a protester in Zaria, Kaduna State.Army spokesperson, Maj-Gen Onyema Nwachukwu made this confirmation in a statement on Wednesday, August 7. He said the unfortunate incident happened when army troops were mobilised to stop some hoodlums…
1 killed as Customs, Army repel smugglers attack in Lagos
The Federal Operations Unit Zone A (FOU A) of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), on Monday night, stated that it’s officers in collaboration with men of the Nigerian Army, have successfully repelled an attack from a smuggling gang, killing one…
Again, Army discovers 5-million litre capacity illegal oil bunkering facilities in Rivers
The 6-Division of the Nigerian Army on Wednesday discovered and confiscated 15 boilers and 9 reservoirs with capacity to hold 5-million litres of crude oil from illegal refinery operators at Obuama and Uzuama communities in Kom Kom area of Oyigbo…
Beyond the Armed Forces Remembrance Day parade — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
It does appear to me that Nigerians are yet to grasp the deep meaning of the Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebrated on Monday, January 15. Nothing better calls for sober reflection as Nigerians remember and celebrate our fallen heroes in…
Gabon coup: Army officers say they are taking power
Army officers have appeared on national television in Gabon to say they have taken power. They said they were annulling the results of Saturday’s election, in which President Ali Bongo was declared the winner. The electoral commission said Mr Bongo…
Renewed violence in Sudan as ceasefire officially ends
As the three-day ceasefire between the Sudanese Army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) expired, the RSF set fire to the intelligence building next door to Army Headquarters. According to media reports, the renewed violence in Khartoum comes as the…
Uganda school attack: 40 killed by militants linked to Islamic State group
Around 40 people, mostly students, have been killed at a school in western Uganda by rebels linked to the Islamic State group. A further eight people remain in a critical condition after the attack on Lhubiriha secondary school in Mpondwe.…
Sudan’s army, Rapid Support Forces sign 7-day ceasefire
Warring factions in Sudan have agreed to a seven-day ceasefire following talks in the Saudi Arabian city of Jeddah, according to a statement from Washington and Riyadh, as fighting that has killed hundreds and displaced more than a million entered…
Pakistan to try ex-leader Khan’s violent supporters under army laws
Thousands of supporters of Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan would be tried under the country’s army laws for the deadly riots that followed his arrest last week. Top Pakistani political and military leaders “vowed no leniency towards those involved…