4 h. ago Ijaw group commends DSS on arms seizure, arrest of UK Army Major

Urges govt to probe Army officer’s involvement in gun running From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa   The Ijaw Youths Network has commended the Department of State Services for the seizure of 57 AK-47s, other rifles, and hundreds of ammunition in Asaba, Delta. The IYN also said that the arrest of a Delta State-born UK army Major […] The post Ijaw group commends DSS on arms seizure, arrest of UK Army Major appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago UK Govt Urged To Collaborate On Probe Of British Army Major In Alleged Arms Trafficking

A coalition of civil society organisations in Nigeria has called on the British Government to collaborate fully with Nigerian authorities to launch a comprehensive investigation into the activities of a British Army Major arrested over alleged illegal arms procurement intended to exacerbate tensions in Delta State. In a letter dated April 28, 2025, the Coalition […]

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50 h. ago Army nabs human parts trafficker, drug peddlers in Ogun State

By PHILIP NWOSU In a major security breakthrough, troops of the 81 Division Nigerian Army, operating under the 35 Artillery Brigade, have arrested a man suspected of trafficking in human parts in Kulanla Odomoola, Ogun State. The suspect was reportedly rescued from an angry mob that had attempted to lynch him before troops intervened. Following […] The post Army nabs human parts trafficker, drug peddlers in Ogun State appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago JUST IN: Anele, first female Army Public Relations officer takes over

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The newly appointed Director Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Apolonia Anele, has assumed office. Anele, who is the first female officer to be appointed Army spokesman took over from her predecessor, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, at a handing and taking over ceremony held at the Army Headquarters in Abuja. Details coming… […] The post JUST IN: Anele, first female Army Public Relations officer takes over appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Army appoints new Theatre Commander, others to curb renewed terror attacks

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Nigerian Army has carried out a major redeployment of senior officers to various commands and units accross the country to end the renewed attacks by terrorists, bandits and other criminal groups on innocent citizens in some parts of the country. TheSun.ng gathered exclusively that among those appointed is a new […] The post Army appoints new Theatre Commander, others to curb renewed terror attacks appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago BREAKING: Army appoints Anaele, first female officer as acting spokesperson

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Nigerian Army has announced the appointment of Lieutenant Colonel Appolonia Anaele, as the new acting Director, Army Public Relations. The appointment takes effect from April 22, 2025. Anaele, who is the first female officer to be appointed army public relations officer, takes over from Major General Onyema Nwachukwu. Details later… The post BREAKING: Army appoints Anaele, first female officer as acting spokesperson appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago BREAKING: Army appoints Anele, first female officer as acting spokesperson

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Nigerian Army has announced the appointment of Lieutenant Colonel Appolonia Anele, as the new acting Director, Army Public Relations. The appointment takes effect from April 22, 2025. Anele, who is the first female officer to be appointed army public relations officer, takes over from Major General Onyema Nwachukwu. Details later… The post BREAKING: Army appoints Anele, first female officer as acting spokesperson appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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