5 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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10 h. ago Don’t Wear Military Uniforms Without Joining Service, Army Warns Nigerians

The Nigerian Army has appealed to citizens to avoid wearing military uniforms illegally, emphasising that respecting the uniform is an important part of strengthening national security and building trust between the military and the public. The Chief of Civil-Military Affairs (Army), Maj. Gen. Gold Chibuisi, stated this while speaking during a media chat with Defence […]

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12 h. ago Nigerian Army urges public to stop wearing military uniforms illegally

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Nigerian Army has appealed to civilians to refrain from wearing military uniforms illegally, warning that such actions undermine national security and enable criminal activities. Major-General Gold Chibuisi, Chief of Civil-Military Affairs, made the call during a media briefing with defence correspondents in Abuja on April 25. Chibuisi described the misuse […] The post Nigerian Army urges public to stop wearing military uniforms illegally appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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32 h. ago Army Probes Alleged Extortion Of Farmers, Motorists By Personnel In Kwara

The 22 Armoured Brigade of the Nigerian Army (NA), Sobi Cantonment in Ilorin, Kwara State on Saturday said that has begun investigation into allegation of extortion levied against its personnel on road blocks in Baruten and Kaiama local government areas of the state. A statement released by acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 22 Armoured […]

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57 h. ago PICTORIAL: Troops Nab Wanted Bandits, Fake Army Officer, Recover Ammunition In Taraba

In a string of coordinated military operations across Taraba State, troops of the 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, under Operation LAFIYAN JAMA’A and Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have arrested a wanted bandit and a notorious military impostor, while recovering a cache of arms and ammunition. This was disclosed in a statement signed by […]

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59 h. ago Troops arrest wanted bandits, imposter, recover ammunition in Taraba

From Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo Troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army have arrested a wanted bandit Yusuf Hammadu, also known as “Dogo”, in Lainde Jessy area of Lau LGA, who has been on the watchlist of security agencies for his involvement in several criminal activities. In a statement issued in Jalingo on Friday, Capt Olubodunde Oni, […] The post Troops arrest wanted bandits, imposter, recover ammunition in Taraba appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Free Kwara, Niger from bandits in 1 month, COAS orders troops

From Layi Olanrewaju, Ilorin The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede  yesterday gave a marching order to the Nigerian Army to flush out bandits terrorising the people of Baruten and Kaiama Local Governments,kwara State and Borgu in Kainji forest in Niger State within one month. Addressing troop at the 22 Armoured Brigade, Sobi […] The post Free Kwara, Niger from bandits in 1 month, COAS orders troops appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago COAS Oluyede Pushes For Immediate Action To End Banditry In Kwara, Niger Forests

Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has directed the Nigerian Army to clear bandits from Kwara State’s Barutein and Kaiama local governments, as well as from the Kainji Forest in Niger State, within the next month. Oluyede gave this order on Wednesday during a visit to the 22 Armoured Brigade at Sobi Cantonment […] The post COAS Oluyede Pushes For Immediate Action To End Banditry In Kwara, Niger Forests appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago COAS Orders Troops To Flush Out Bandits From Kwara, Niger In 1 Month

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, on Wednesday, ordered the Nigerian Army troops to flush out bandits terrorising the people of Baruten and Kaiama local government areas of Kwara State and Borgu in Niger State, within one month. Lt. Gen. Oluyede gave the order while addressing the troops at the 22 Armoured […]

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4 d. ago Chief of Army Staff orders troops to flush out bandit from Kwara, Niger

Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, the chief of army staff, on Wednesday ordered to the Nigerian Army to flush out bandits read more Chief of Army Staff orders troops to flush out bandit from Kwara, Niger

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4 d. ago Free Kwara, Niger from bandits in one month, COAS orders troops

From Layi Olanrewaju, Ilorin Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, Chief of Army Staff, has ordered Nigerian Army troops to eliminate bandits in Baruten and Kaiama Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Kwara State and Borgu in the Kainji forest of Niger State within one month. Addressing troops at the 22 Armoured Brigade, Sobi Cantonment, Ilorin, Oluyede declared, […] The post Free Kwara, Niger from bandits in one month, COAS orders troops appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Women minister hails historic female leadership of Anele in Army, Abudu in global media

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja In a landmark moment for women’s advancement in Nigeria, Minister of Women Affairs Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim has congratulated Lieutenant Colonel Anele Onyinyechi Appolonia on her historic appointment as the Nigerian Army’s Acting Director of Public Relations—the first woman ever to hold the position in the institution’s over 50-year history. The minister also […] The post Women minister hails historic female leadership of Anele in Army, Abudu in global media 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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1 week ago Public Officials Face Rising Risks Without Media Literacy – Idris

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has urged public officers to equip themselves with media and information literacy to avoid falling victim to misleading content, falsehoods, and biased narratives. Speaking at the second Spokespersons Summit organised by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Information […]

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1 week ago Troops rescue 16 kidnapped passengers along Jos–Mangu Road in a night operation

Troops of the 3 Division of the Nigerian Army and Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) have rescued 16 kidnapped passengers, including six children. read more Troops rescue 16 kidnapped passengers along Jos–Mangu Road in a night operation

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2 w. ago Army decries poor enlistment from SE, urges youths to join military service

The Nigerian Army has raised the alarm over the poor enlistment of South East youths into the military service, and called for a change of attitude to reverse the trend. According to the Army, while Kaduna State had recorded over 3,000 applications in the ongoing 2025 recruitment exercise, Enugu State was still struggling with just […] The post Army decries poor enlistment from SE, urges youths to join military service appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago NPFL fines Shooting Stars ₦5m, bans fans after Ikorodu City attack

The board of the Nigeria Premier Football League has imposed a fine of N5 million on Shooting Stars Sports Club  over fans’ attack on the Ikorodu City entourage at the Lekan Salami stadium. On Sunday, players and officials of Ikorodu City needed the intervention of the Nigerian Army operatives before they could exit the stadium Read More

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2 w. ago Otti promises support for Army recruitment drive among Abia youths

The Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has promised to assist in sensitising Abia youths for recruitment into the Nigerian Army. Otti stated this in government house Umuahia on Wednesday while receiving in audience a delegation of the Year 2025 Nigerian Army Recruitment Awareness Team, from Army headquarters, Abuja, led by Brigadier General Chima Ekeator. The Read More

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