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…
Buhari condemns attack, approves new battalion, Police Command (ThisDay)
Following the killings of 45 persons in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State on Sunday, President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday approved the establishment of a new Battalion of the Nigerian Army, and a new Police Area Command, in the…
Troops arrest Boko Haram suspect linked to recent attacks in Benue, recover weapons (SUN)
A combined troops of the Nigerian Army, the police and Department of State Security (DSS), have arrested a key Boko Haram suspect, known as Aminu Yaminu, nicknamed Tashaku, who is believed to be behind most of the recent attacks in Benue State. …
Chibok schoolgirls, others: Army launches 4-month operation in Borno (Punch)
The Nigerian Army announced on Friday that it would launch a four-month operation in Borno State, tagged Operation Last Hold, to clear the Boko Haram terrorists in the Lake Chad region and to ensure the rescue of the remaining hostages…