We have no interest for coup- Nigerian Army

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has stated that the military has no plans for a coup in Nigeria as they are happy and better under democracy. On Friday, Tukur Gusau, DHQ director, defence information, stated that the DHQ is against an online report presently circulating about welfare issues of the armed forces of Nigeria. “The Defence […]

Nigerian Army reacts as 25 soldiers resign

By Oladipo Abiola The Nigerian Army has reacted to the reports about the resignation of some soldiers which has become a trending topic on some social media platforms. An online medium (not Naija News) suggested in a report on Wednesday that the affected soldiers resigned due to corruption in the Army. However the Army in […]

Photos: Identity of Nigerian Army Captain shot dead by female soldier revealed

Identity of Nigerian Army Captain shot dead by female soldier revealed By Olugbenga Ige The photo and name of the captain in the Nigerian Army killed by a female soldier in Adamawa State have been revealed. Naija News learned that the senior army officer killed by a female soldier enforcing a curfew imposed by the […]

Adamawa: Female soldier guns down Captain

By Enioluwa Adeniyi In Yola, the capital of Adamawa state, a female soldier identified as Lance Corporal Nkiru shot and killed a captain. The deceased was reported to be intervening in her altercation with civilians during a curfew when he was shot. Naija News understands that the curfew was imposed by Governor Ahmadu Fintiri after […]

Maj.-Gen. John Ochai is new Commandant of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Kaduna

A statement by the NDA Public Relations Officer, Maj. Victor Olukoya on Tuesday in Kaduna, said Ochai took over from Maj.-Gen. Ibrahim Yusuf who retired from active military service on June 26. In his remarks before the handing over, Yusuf thanked God for a successful career and fruitful tenure as Commandant NDA. He appreciated the […]

PROFILE: Nigeria’s new Chief of Army Staff, Abiodun Lagbaja

PROFILE: Nigeria’s new Chief of Army Staff, Abiodun Lagbaja By Donatus Anichukwueze President Bola Tinubu on Monday appointed Major General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja as the Chief of Army Staff. Major General Lagbaja replaces Lt-Gen Faruk Yahaya, who was appointed by former President Muhammadu Buhari in 2021. Early Life a. Born in Ilobu, Irepodun Local Government […]

One-Way: How soldiers assault, detain LASTMA officers for arresting army chief in Lagos

One-Way: How soldiers assault, detain LASTMA officers for arresting army chief in Lagos By Olasunkanmi Akoni • LASG frowns at military’s contravention of traffic rules Some men of the Nigerian Army, last weekend, reportedly went on the rampage, beating men of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, along the Costain-Apapa area of Lagos State, […]

Former Nigerian deputy head of state to Abacha, Gen Diya, dies at 79

Former Nigerian deputy head of state to Abacha, Gen Diya, dies at 79 Late Lt. General Oladipo Diya By Uju Ochulo Former Nigeria’s chief of general staff and defence chief Lt. Gen Oladipo Diya has died, his family said on Sunday. He was 79. “On behalf of the entire Diya family, both at home and abroad, […]

Army redeploys Major Generals, GOCs [Full List]

By George Oshogwe Ogbolu The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya, on Saturday announced the redeployment of Major Generals and Brigadier Generals among other senior officers across the Nigerian Army formations and units in the country. Naija News reports that this was made known in a statement by the Director, Army Public Relations, […]

Insurgency: N/East women group hails military over recent successes

North East Women Forum for Peace and Stability (NEWFPS) a non-governmental organisation, has commended the Nigerian military for the sustained onslaught and recent successes against insurgents in recent time. The group, in a statement by its Coordinator, Mrs. Aishatu Jimeta on Saturday, urged troops of Operation Hadin Kai to remain focused against Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists. […]

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