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Nigeria Air Force Strengthens Air Presence in Sokoto to Intensify North-West Campaign

August 24, 2026

Nigeria’s Air Force has strengthened its air presence in Sokoto State as part of an intensified campaign against terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and other criminal activities in the North-West, Prime Business Africa reports.

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Nigerian Army offers cash reward for information leading to arrest of top ISWAP leaders

August 6, 2026

The Nigerian Army has announced a cash reward for credible information leading to the arrest of Abu Musa Al-Mangawi Baa Shuwa, the alleged leader of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP),

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Tinubu Approves Up to 80% Military Pay Rise, Boosting Welfare for Junior Soldiers

August 4, 2026

President Bola Tinubu has approved a new salary structure for personnel of the Nigerian Armed Forces, granting pay increases of between 30 and 80 per cent in one of the most significant

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Nigeria Deploys Troops to ECOWAS Peace Mission in Guinea-Bissau

August 1, 2026

The Nigerian Army has deployed a fresh contingent of troops to the ECOWAS Stabilisation Support Mission in Guinea-Bissau (ESSMGB), reaffirming Nigeria’s commitment to regional peace, security and stability in West Africa, Prime

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Army Appoints New GOCs, Reassigns Divisional Responsibilities

July 29, 2026

The Nigerian Army has announced a major restructuring of its command structure with the appointment of new General Officers Commanding (GOCs) and the reassignment of divisional responsibilities as part of efforts to

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Tinubu Approves Expansion of Nigerian Army to 12 Divisions, Orders Recruitment of 28,000 Personnel

July 23, 2026

President Bola Tinubu has approved a major expansion of the Nigerian Army, increasing its operational structure to 12 divisions and authorising the recruitment of an additional 28,000 personnel as part of efforts

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COAS Commissions 110 Housing Units for Soldiers at Muhammadu Buhari Cantonment

July 21, 2026

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, on Tuesday commissioned 110 housing units for Corporals and below, as well as Senior Non-Commissioned Officers (SNCOs), at the Muhammadu Buhari Cantonment,

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Army Dismantles Suspected Illegal Bunkering Site in Lagos, Arrests Six

July 18, 2026

Troops of the 65 Battalion of the Nigerian Army have dismantled a suspected illegal bunkering site in the Orile area of Lagos State, arresting six suspects and recovering vehicles and petroleum products

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Nigerian Army Reveals How Joint Security Operation Rescued 44 Abducted Oyo Pupils, Teachers

July 11, 2026

The Nigerian Army has disclosed that the rescue of 44 pupils and teachers abducted from Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State was the result of a month-long, intelligence-led operation involving multiple

Abia Killings: Go After Criminals Not Innocent Civilians, Nigerians Tell Military Nigerians have called on the military authorities to go after real criminals responsible for killing of five soldiers in Abia State on Thursday last week not harassing and arresting innocent civilians. The Nigerian Army had after the ugly incident that occured at Obikabia Junction in Aba the commercial hub of the state released a statement vowing to retaliate over killing saying “accordingly, it is absolutely imperative that the military retaliate against this dastardly act against troops. The military would be firece in it's response. We would bring overwhelming military pressure on the group to ensure their total defeat.” Subsequently, videos trending online showed military officers deployed to Abia raiding the area in apparent search for criminals who killed their colleagues. Some clips showed soldiers gather some people in the area.and interrogate them. There were also reports that soldiers have been harassing many residents of the area since Friday. Some Nigerians criticised the act saying that military officers are not suppose to be in city centres because the country is not at war. “Soldiers are supposed to on the front line. Why the city? Are we at war?” Another X user, Alani 10Lions one Elephant cried out. According to a Premium Times report, spokesperson of the 14 Brigade of the Nigeria army in Ohafia, Abia State, Innocent Omale, confirmed the arrest of some residents but said they were later released. Aba residents complain over the actions of the military in retaliation to the death of their men. Mr Christian Ekocha, who is a resident of the area claimed that there have been choppers and helicopters flying around the area numerous times a day. “There was even a rumour that soliders opened fire on civilians in Ngwa road. Although, I have not confirmed the authenticity of the information. But youths are being harassed and interrogated by these military personnels,” he added. Nigerians on their X handles urged the military not to harm innocent civilians in a quest for retaliation. “Dropping military men is unacceptable. Go hard on the criminals and not the armless citizens,” Adewale ‘Damilare urged the military. Netizens also called on the Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, to intervene so that the military would not take catastrophic actions against citizens. “Howbeit, this is urging Alex Otti to swoop into action to meet with the Nigerian army chief, Lt. Gen Taoreed Lagbaja to call his boys to order. As in their usual characteristics, they are now setting the cart before the horse in Aba, Abia state, just like they did in Okuama community, in Ugheli south LGA of Delta State in March 2024,” Mr Ike God said on his X handle. Recall that in March, 17 military personnels were killed in Delta state, during a peace mission. The community was razed down by some unknown men some days later and the residents alleged it to be the military men in retaliation. Nigerians fear that Aba might experience similar fate.

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Troops Repel ISWAP Attack, Kill Scores in Counter-Offensive in Borno

June 19, 2026

Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, have repelled coordinated attacks by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters in Borno State, killing several insurgents and destroying equipment

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Army Dismisses Alleged Power Struggle, Welfare Abuse in 90 Battalion as ‘Malicious Blackmail’

November 26, 2025

The Nigerian Army has dismissed social media claims alleging internal power tussles, welfare neglect and financial exploitation within the 90 Battalion, Koko, describing them as a “malicious attempt at institutional blackmail.” The

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Nigerian Troops Rescue 86 Hostages, Dismantle Boko Haram Camp in Borno

November 10, 2025

Nigerian Army troops have rescued 86 civilians, including men, women, and children, and destroyed a Boko Haram/ISWAP camp in a decisive operation along the Buratai–Kamuya axis of Borno State. The operation, carried

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EFCC’s Troubles And The Army’s Resurgence

January 30, 2025

Two major social evils threaten Nigeria’s stability, security, and economic progress: rampant insecurity fueled by terrorism and widespread corruption, particularly among high-profile politicians and the so-called Yahoo Yahoo fraudsters. To combat these

Nigeria’s Army Chief , Lagbaja, Confirmed Dead

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Rumoured Death Of COAS Fake News- Nigerian Army

October 20, 2024

The Nigerian Army headquarters has described as “fake news,” the reports of purported death of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Taoreed Lagbaja. A Nigerian investigative journalist on Sunday took to the

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Killing Of Soldiers In Abia: To Stop Abusing Rights Of Innocent Residents, HURIWA Tells Military

June 9, 2024

Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA), has called on the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa and the Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja to immediately stop

Armed Forces Vow To Make Nigeria Peaceful

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Gaps In Civil Military Affairs

March 19, 2024

A Prominent privately owned radio broadcasting FM station in Calabar, Cross River State, in the early hours of today, engaged me as the chief speaker in a live public conversation on the

New Plane: Even Pope With Authority Over 2 Billion People Worldwide Use Commercial Flights, HURIWA Tells Nigerian Presidency

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Killers Of Soldiers In Delta Won’t Go Unpunished, Tinubu Vows

March 18, 2024

President, Bola Tinubu says killers of Nigerian soldiers in Delta communities will not go unpunished.

Obi, Credibility Group Call For Investigation Into Killing Of 5 Soldiers In Abia

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When A Nation’s Army Goes Rogue

January 21, 2024

In 2016, against the backdrop of massive media attention in Nigeria about the rare decision of the then leadership of the Nigerian Army

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Army Warns Against Fake Recruitment Scam

September 1, 2023

In a stern warning to the public, the Nigerian Army has debunked an online recruitment scam orchestrated by fraudulent individuals posing as military officers. Brigadier-General Onyema Nwachukwu, the Director of Army Public

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Army Condemns Killing Of Soldier Couple In Imo

May 4, 2022

Nigerian Army has condemned the gruesome killing of two soldiers in Imo State, and alleged that it was carried out by Eastern Security Network (ESN) an armed affiliate of Indigenous People of

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Insecurity: Senate Tells Buhari To Declare War Against Bandits

October 1, 2021

SENATE has insisted that President Muhammadu Buhari declare bandits as terrorists and wage total war against them. This upper chamber tasked the President to give orders to the military to eliminate bandits

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Army Seizes 14 Tonnes Of Fertiliser Meant For Boko Haram Bombs

September 10, 2021

NIGERIAN Army said it has seized 14 tonnes of fertiliser that Boko Haram insurgents had planned to turn into roadside bombs. Director, Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu disclosed this in

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Nigerian Army set screening date for 2021 ’81 Regular Recruit Intake’

July 8, 2021

Following the release of successful candidates for its 81 Regular Recruits Intake 2021, the Nigerian Army has fixed a date for the screening exercise. According to a statement released by the Army

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