The Nigerian Army says it is committed to working with the United Nations and other humanitarian organisations to ensure safe return of Internally Displaced Persons to their communities in the North-East. Brig.-Gen. Uwem Obassey, Acting Commander, Sector 3 Operation Lafiya…
Soldiers in trouble over Maiduguri airport rebellion, to face court martial (SUN)
The Nigerian Army said it would set up a General Court Martial (GCM) to try Special Forces who embarked on a protest at the Maiduguri Airport, in Borno State, two weeks ago. This is just as the army has warned…
15-year-old girl escapes from Boko Haram (Punch)
The Nigerian Army on Sunday said it intercepted a 15-year-old girl, Zainab Mohammed, who escaped from the captivity of the Boko Haram insurgents. According to the Spokesman for the Army, Brig Gen Texas Chukwu, the teenager was intercepted by “troops…
Troops, police repel Boko Haram attack in Borno (Nation)
The Nigerian Army and Police on Thursday repelled an attack by Boko-Haram insurgents who attempted to invade Jakana town in Kaga local government area of Borno. The insurgents armed with sophisticated weapons, stormed the town at 5:30 p.m. Jakana is…
Macron’s visit: Guards Brigade alerts Abuja residents of heavy artillery gunfire (SUN)
The Guards Brigade, Nigerian Army, has alerted residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) not to panic as it is set to carry out the traditional firing of artillery gun salute for the visiting President of France Emmanuel Macron, on…
Army trains battlefield Commanders in Lagos (SUN)
The Nigerian Army, in Lagos, has commenced training for battlefield commanders to improve their competence and skill in planning of operations in North East. The training which commenced, on Monday, was focused on the maneuverist approach to warfare, estimate process…
* Military, Police move to end rivalry in Lagos (Vanguard) * LASG abolishes career progression promotion for performance appraisal (Guardian)
THISISLAGOS MIDDAY NEWS UPDATE JUNE 21, 2018 Military, Police move to end rivalry in Lagos (Vanguard) The Nigerian Army, yesterday, called for immediate end to inter-service rivalry, particularly between the Military and the Police, to adequately tackle crimes in…
2000 IDPs return to home for Eid-el-Fitr 6 years after (Guardian)
The Nigerian Army on Sunday said no fewer than 2,000 returnees celebrated Eid-el-Fitr at Gudumbali town in Guzamala Local Government Area of Borno, for the first time in six years. The town, which is 125 kilometres north of Maiduguri, the…
Julius Berger, Van Oord picked for Lagos Apple Island project (Guardian)
Construction giant, Julius Berger Plc and Van Oord have been picked by the Nigerian Army for the development of its iconic Apple Island project in Lagos.The mixed-used development being promoted by the Nigerian Army Properties Limited is located off…
Troops kill 10 horse-riding Boko Haram fighters (Nation)
At least 10 Boko Haram fighters have been killed in an operation by the Nigerian Army at Ngelkona in Ngala local government area of Borno. Col. Onyema Nwachukwu, Deputy Director Public Relations of the Nigerian Army’s Theatre Command Operation Lafiya…
