3 h. ago I have never met nurse who treated Mohbad, Singer’s father tackles Wunmi

Joseph Aloba, the father of the late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has refuted claims that he dismissed the nurse who reportedly treated his son before his death. Aloba’s remarks come in response to allegations made by Mohbad’s widow, Wunmi, during an interview with media personality Chudity on February 19. Wunmi had claimed Read More

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6 h. ago COAS didn’t introduce automatic promotion — Nigerian Army refutes reports

Tribune Online COAS didn’t introduce automatic promotion — Nigerian Army refutes reports "The Nigerian Army has been notified of misleading and baseless claims currently circulating the social media, insinuating that the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede has introduced an automatic promotion initiative for personnel who have served in their current ranks for five years or more. COAS didn’t introduce automatic promotion — Nigerian Army refutes reports Tribune Online

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17 h. ago Gombe gov lauds army’s efforts in tackling regional security threats

Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Yahaya, has reaffirmed his commitment to sustained collaboration with the Nigerian Army and other security agencies to ensure a coordinated and effective response to emerging security challenges. Speaking on Tuesday during a courtesy visit by the General Officer Commanding (GOC), 3 Armoured Division, Major General Folusho Oyinlola, at the Government House Read More

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19 h. ago Terrorists won’t have breathing space in Nigeria – Army chief

The Chief of Army Staff, Major General Olufemi Oluyede, has vowed that terrorists in Nigeria will have no respite until they are completely neutralised. He stated that the Nigerian Army is enhancing its strategies to ensure that more terrorists, particularly in the northeast, are eliminated from the country. Oluyede made this declaration on Tuesday during Read More

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25 h. ago Northwest requires holistic strategy to tackle security challenge – Expert

Sani Usman, a retired Brigadier-General of the Nigerian Army, has proposed a holistic security strategy for managing insecurity of all read more Northwest requires holistic strategy to tackle security challenge – Expert

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56 h. ago Nigerian Army Dismantles 18 Illegal Refining Sites, Arrests 17 Suspects In Niger Delta

The Nigerian Army has launched a crackdown on oil theft in the Niger Delta region, demolishing 18 illegal refining sites and arresting 17 suspects. The operation, as disclosed on Sunday in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, took place between February 17 and 23, covered Rivers, Bayelsa, and Delta States. According to the statement of Danjuma Jonah, […] The post Nigerian Army Dismantles 18 Illegal Refining Sites, Arrests 17 Suspects In Niger Delta appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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62 h. ago Troops arrest 17 oil thieves, recover 25,000 stolen products

From Tony John, Port Harcourt Troops of 6 Division, Nigerian Army, working closely with other security agencies have continued to dominate the operational landscape, with the arrest of 17 suspected oil thieves across the Niger Delta region (NDR). Acting Deputy Director, 6 Division Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Danjuma Jonah Danjuma, said in several operations […] The post Troops arrest 17 oil thieves, recover 25,000 stolen products appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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68 h. ago Army destroys 18 illegal refineries, arrests 17 in Niger Delta

The 6 Division, Nigerian Army has said its operatives have destroyed 18 illegal refining sites, ten boats used for the illicit activity, and arrested 17 suspects in the Niger Delta region. The Army further said no fewer than 25,000 litres of stolen products were recovered during a raid of selected spots in Rivers, Bayelsa and Read More

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6 d. ago We’re on mission to eliminate all terrorists in Katsina – Army Chief

From Agaju Madugba, Katsina The Chief of Army Staff, Major-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede has reaffirmed the resolve of the military to rid Katsina State of the menace of terrorist bandits operating in the area. He spoke with reporters in Katsina on Wednesday while on an operational visit to the 17 Brigade of the Nigerian army. Praising […] The post We’re on mission to eliminate all terrorists in Katsina – Army Chief appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Traders lose N20bn as intersociety seeks end to siege on Onitsha bridge head market

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha Foremost civil rights group, the International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety), has called on the authorities of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to withdraw the hired soldiers of the Nigerian Army from the Onitsha Drug Market and five adjoining markets without […] The post Traders lose N20bn as intersociety seeks end to siege on Onitsha bridge head market appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Your welfare is my top priority, army chief assures soldiers

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has vowed to adopt the “soldiers first” principle in his command of the Nigerian Army in an effort to upscale troops’ standard of living and shore up their morale. The COAS also said the army under his leadership has concluded arrangements […] The post Your welfare is my top priority, army chief assures soldiers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Army Transiting To Smart Tech For Efficiency, Reduce Collateral Damage — COAS

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has said that the Army was promoting the adoption of smart technology to enhance operational efficiency and reduce collateral damages. The COAS, represented by the Commander, Nigerian Army Cyber Warfare, Major General Adeleke Ayanuga, stated this at a seminar on Nigerian Army digital transformation and innovation, […]

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8 d. ago Nigerian Army’s 8 Division organises operational planning cadre 2025

By Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto The Nigerian Army 8 Division Headquarters has organised an operational planning cadre for the year 2025 to equip officers and warrant officers with the tools for operational planning and problem-solving. The cadre was held in Sokoto on Monday with the theme, *“Authentic Leadership at All Levels of Command: A Prerequisite for […] The post Nigerian Army’s 8 Division organises operational planning cadre 2025 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Army invests in commanders to enhance operational effectiveness – 8 Division

Tribune Online Army invests in commanders to enhance operational effectiveness – 8 Division The Nigerian Army has reaffirmed its commitment to investing in commanders and security agents to enhance operational effectiveness. Speaking at the 8 Division Operations Planning Cadre in Sokoto, Major General Ibikunle Ajose emphasised the importance of leadership in military operations. He highlighted that improving leadership skills, particularly among junior commanders, aligns with the Chief of […] Army invests in commanders to enhance operational effectiveness – 8 Division Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Canadian Visa Denial: Nigerian Leaders Must Respect Themselves First – Ndume

Lawmaker representing Borno South senatorial district, Senator Ali Ndume has weighed in on the recent denial of a Canadian visa to Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, General Christopher Musa. Ndume believes that Nigerian leaders need to earn respect from the international community by respecting themselves first. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Ndume said, “You […] The post Canadian Visa Denial: Nigerian Leaders Must Respect Themselves First – Ndume appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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