When the Nigeria-Biafra war ended in January 1970, there was gloom in Igboland. Even as the then Head of State General Yakubu Gowon made the famous announcement of “No Victor, No Vanquished”, the vanquished ones knew themselves as they sauntered…
Female soldier regrets joining the army over sexual harassment
In a candid interview with The Punch newspaper, Lance Corporal Philomena Nnamoko, a brave Nigerian soldier, reveals a distressing account of persistent maltreatment, sexual harassment, and the shocking denial of her discharge request by superiors. Nnamoko, a 39-year-old single mother…
Army arrests 6 operators of illegal oil refinery in Rivers
The Nigerian Army has reported the arrest of six labourers at an illegal oil refinery capable of producing about three million litres of adulterated petroleum products within weeks. The artisanal refining site spans over 40 plots of land and is…
Fish out killers of 17 youths in Kaduna, Fulani leaders tells CDS
The leaders of the Fulani community in the Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State and the Northern Consensus Movement have called on the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, to probe the alleged arrest and killing of 17…
Troops’ protection of farmers has boosted farm produce in Zamfara – Army
The Nigerian Army says farm produce has increased tremendously in Zamfara State more than in the past years as a result of the troop’s efforts to provide security to farmers. The Commander One Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Gusau, Brigadier…
Again, Tinubu’s soldiers go on the rampage, brutalize policeman for ‘wrong parking’
A public interest and human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, has petitioned the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, requesting him to fish out and punish a group of Army personnel whom he claimed assaulted a police officer, ASP…
2 men remanded for robbing couple, Guard jailed for rape, Man arrested for assaulting officer and more
What is a city without crime? thisislagos descends into the Lagos underground to search out the baddest guys committing the craziest crimes in LasGidi. Court remands men for robbing German returnee, wife (Punch) A Yaba Chief Magistrate Court on Tuesday…
Soldier ranting against Sanwo-Olu arrested — Army Chief
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has condemned the viral verbal attack on the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, by individuals claiming to be officers of the Nigerian Army for arresting a soldier for driving against traffic.…
Nigerian army warns candidates of 86RRI against manipulation, fraud
The Nigerian Army has warned candidates of the ongoing 86 Regular Recruits Intake to desist from manipulation and fraudulent acts that could compromise the process. The warning is contained in a statement by the Director, Army Public Relations, Maj.-Gen. Onyema…
Troops raid IPOB/ESN camps in Anambra, kill 1, recover arms
Troops of the ongoing Exercise GOLDEN DAWN III have raided camps belonging to the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed affiliate, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), in the Orsumoghu area of Anambra State. The raid, conducted on…
