The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) in Kaduna has issued a public reassurance to residents in the surrounding areas of Mando, Tsamiya, Kauya, and Afaka about an upcoming shooting exercise. The Academy’s Public Relations Officer, Major Mohammed Maidawa, released a statement on Monday addressing any concerns the local community might have.NYSC Portal Major Maidawa explained that … Read more
Panic ensued on the River Niger Bridge in Onitsha on Tuesday evening after an explosion erupted due to a head-on collision involving a petrol-laden tanker and another vehicle. Eyewitnesses at the scene claimed that the accident, which ignited around 9 pm, was a result of the tanker driver’s alleged reckless driving. Fortunately, no lives were … Read more
The Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, yesterday, reiterated the commitment of the Nigerian Army to fighting the security challenges currently facing the country. VANGUARD reports. The COAS said this during the Nigerian Army Civil-Military Cooperation Quarterly Media Chat, held at the Officers’ Mess, Agodi in Ibadan.InformationGuideNigeria Gen. Lagbaja, who was … Read more
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Appropriations, Senator Olamilekan Adeola, APC, Ogun West, has raised alarm that soldiers of the Nigeria Army operating at checkpoints around Ikeja axis of Lagos State robbed and killed his senior aide, Adeniyi Oluwatosin Sanni, in the early hours of Saturday, August 5, 2023. VANGUARD reports.InformationGuideNigeria In a statement he personally … Read more
The Nigerian Army says it has commenced an investigation into the alleged killing of a Lagos commercial driver by “persons in military uniform” on August 17. THE CABLE reports.InformationGuideNigeria Olabisi Ayeni, acting deputy director of army public relations, 81 Division, said in a statement yesterday, that the investigation is being conducted in collaboration with … Read more
Troops from 4 Special Forces of the Nigerian Army Doma, Nasarawa State, have arrested three suspects for railtrack vandalism at Kwarra community of Keana Local Government Area (LGA). VANGUARD reports. The Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 4 Special Forces Command, Doma, Maj. Joseph Afolasade, made the disclosure at a news briefing in Doma on … Read more
The Nigerian Army asked all terrorists and bandits especially those in the Northwestern region to surrender unconditionally, stressing that there will be no negotiating with those who threaten the nation’s peace. CHANNELS reports.Information Guide Nigeria The General Officer Commanding 8 Division, Nigerian Army Sokoto, Major General Godwin Mutkut made this known to journalists in Gusau, … Read more
Introduction In Nigeria, the importance of a well-trained and competent military force cannot be overstated. Recognizing this need, the Nigerian Army has established several institutions to ensure the professional development and education of its personnel. Among these institutions, the Nigerian Army University stands out as one of the premier military educational institutions in the country. … Read more
The Army has rescued the Commissioner for Women Affairs in Cross River, Gertrude Njar, from kidnappers’ hideout in the state.Information Guide Nigeria This was disclosed in a statement by Army spokesperson Dorcas Aluko. According to THE GUARDIAN, Gertrude Njar was kidnapped on February 1 in the Mayne Avenue area, Calabar South, Cross River State. Other … Read more
The Nigerian Army on Thursday offered free medical care to residents of the Eika-Ohizenyi towns in the Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi.Information Guide Nigeria According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the Nigerian Army offered the free medical care as a part of its civil-military cooperation initiatives. Lt. Gen. Farouk Yahaya, the Chief of … Read more