Refuse burning triggers minor explosion at Ikeja army cantonment (Vanguard) The Nigerian Army has confirmed that a minor explosion occurred at the army cantonment in Ikeja, Lagos. In a statement signed by the Director of Army public relations, Onyema Nwachukwu…
*Army intercepts truck load of ammunition en route Anambra (Sun)*APC postpones NEC, caucus meetings indefinitely (DailyTrust)
Army intercepts truck load of ammunition en route Anambra (Sun) Troops of 192 Battalion Nigerian Army (NA) operating in 81 Division Area of Responsibility have busted an international ammunition smuggling syndicate, while transporting a truck load of smuggled ammunition to…
*Okada charged me N20k because of traffic, says BBNaija’s Erica (DailyTrust)*Why over 200 soldiers applied for retirement — Army (ChannelsTV)
Okada charged me N20k because of traffic, says BBNaija’s Erica (DailyTrust) Nigerian Actress and Reality TV star, Erica Nwelem, has shared a video of herself boarding a commercial motorcycle popularly known as Okada despite its ban in Lagos state. In…
Why Nollywood actor, Chiwetalu Agu was arrested – Army
The Nigerian Army says its troops have arrested one Chiwetalu Agu while allegedly inciting members of the public and soliciting for support for the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, in a…
Army investigates alleged killing of student by soldier
The Nigerian Army high command has launched an investigation into the alleged killing of an undergraduate student of Niger Delta University in Bayelsa by a soldier. Army spokesman, Onyema Nwachukwu, a Brigadier General, who made the disclosure noted that it…
Army arrests Boko Haram informant in Yobe
Troops of Sector 2 of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), Nigerian Army, have arrested a Boko Haram informant, Abor Kawu, for espionage activities in Yobe State. Kawu was alleged to be providing information on the movements of troops along the Katarko/Gujba…
Army names Nwachukwu as new spokesperson
The Nigerian Army has named Onyema Nwachukwu, a brigadier general, as its new spokesperson. Mr Nwachukwu takes over from Mohammed Yerima, also a brigadier general, who was appointed in February by the late Chief of Army Staff, Ibrahim Attahiru. Until…