Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Major General Ibrahim Attahiru has been killed in a plane crash in Kaduna, according military sources. Appointed on January 26, he succeeded Tukur Buratai. He was 54. He was killed alongside other military chiefs who…
Sanwo-Olu praises military for professionalism
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has praised the Nigerian Army for joining hands with his government to strengthen security in the state. The Governor said his two previous meetings with the Division of the Nigerian Army in the state…
Army’ll fish out the bad eggs, says Buratai (Punch)
The Chief of the Army Staff, Lt Gen Tukur Buratai, has said that the army would do “all that is necessary to fish out any bad eggs” whose willingness to remain in the service has waned. Buratai stated this in…
*We didn’t have sex for two of our three-month marriage, man says, rejects wife’s pregnancy (Punch) * I am committed to professionally responsive Army – Buratai (Guardian)
We didn’t have sex for two of our three-month marriage, man says, rejects wife’s pregnancy (Punch) A 28-year-old woman, Bilkisu Aminu, has sued her ex-husband, Muhammad Jibril, before a Sharia Court sitting at Magajin Gari, Kaduna State, over his denial…
Michika: Buratai commends troops for foiling Boko Haram attack (Guardian)
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has commended troops of Operation Lafiya Dole for displayed great valour in repelling Boko Haram insurgents’ attack in Michika, Adamawa. Buratai made the commendation during an operational visit to troops of 155…
Polls: Buratai avoids question on military’s interference (Punch)
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, on Tuesday refused to speak on the militarisation of the 2019 polls, particularly the alleged interference by the Nigerian Army in elections in some states. Excessive force was said to have…
Be loyal or resign, Buratai tells soldiers (Nation)
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, on Wednesday gave officers and men of the Nigerian Army with doubtful loyalty to the Federal Government Friday deadline to resign from the service. Buratai gave the ultimatum at an expanded…
Army commences Operation Python Dance III in Borno, Yobe (Guardian)
Acting General Officer Commanding (GOC) of 7 Division, Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Abdulmalik Biu, has announced the commencement of Operation Python Dance III in Borno and Yobe states to provide adequate security for next month’s general elections. He said the…
Buratai pays tribute to soldiers who died in Boko Haram war (Punch)
The Chief of the Army Staff, Lt Gen Tukur Buratai, has said that soldiers who lost their lives in the North-East were in pursuit of human rights for people living in terrorists-infested communities. The army chief said on Monday that…
Army offers free medical treatment in Kaduna (Nation)
The Nigerian Army Artillery Corps on Thursday offered free medical treatment and donated 2,000 treated mosquito nets to Adara community in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The outreach included health education, diabetic screening, dental consultation, eye screening and…