12 h. ago Oil theft: Troops arrest 39 suspects, dismantle 18 bunkering sites

From Tony John, Port Harcourt Troops of 6 Division, Nigerian Army, have arrested 39 suspected oil thieves and dismantled 18 illegal refining sites in the ongoing crackdown against crude oil theft (COT) as well as other associated crimes conducted in the Niger Delta Region (NDR) from March 24 to 30, 2025. Acting Deputy Director, 6 […] The post Oil theft: Troops arrest 39 suspects, dismantle 18 bunkering sites appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Soldiers destroy 18 illegal refineries in N’Delta, arrest 39 suspects

The 6 Division, Nigerian Army said it’s operatives have arrested 39 suspected oil thieves and destroyed 18 illegal refineries in the Niger Delta Region. Also, the Army said 60,000 litres of stolen products were seized during the crackdown against oil theft and related crimes in the region. It said the special operation, which lasted for six Read More

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3 d. ago Kwara aviation college graduates 19 pilots, gov hails milestone

The International Aviation College, Ilorin, Kwara State, graduated 19 student pilots on Friday, including 10 enrollees from the Nigerian Army, the highest in the history of the training school. Speaking at the graduation in Ilorin, Kwara State, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, called for sustained perseverance, discipline, and team building among pilots. “It’s been six months of Read More

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6 d. ago Army chief reaffirms commitment to transforming Nigerian military

From Abel Leonard, Lafia The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Olatunbosun Oluyede, has reaffirmed his commitment to transforming the Nigerian Army into a combat-ready force capable of addressing the nation’s security challenges. He made this known during the Senior Command and Leadership Seminar held in Lafia, Nasarawa State, on Tuesday at the Taal […] The post Army chief reaffirms commitment to transforming Nigerian military appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Work with stakeholders to tackle insecurity, COAS tells Army commanders

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has urged Nigerian Army commanders to strengthen collaboration with stakeholders to effectively tackle insecurity across the country. Oluyede gave the charge on Tuesday in Lafia, Nasarawa State, at the opening of a four-day Senior Command and Leadership Seminar, organised by the 4 Special Forces Command in Read More

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6 d. ago Federal Gov’t Creates Special Force To Tackle Terrorism, Cybersecurity

The federal government has assembled 800 soldiers from the Nigerian Army, Navy and Air Force for training as Special Operations Forces to boost the Nation’s security architecture and enhance Nigeria’s operational effectiveness in combating terrorism, insurgency, transnational crimes, and other asymmetric threats bedeviling the Country. Speaking during the opening of the Special Operations Forces training […]

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7 d. ago FG unveils special forces to combat terrorism, cyber threats

The Federal Government has unveiled a Special Operations Forces training program, assembling 800 soldiers drawn from the Nigerian Army, Navy, and Air Force. The program aims to enhance the country’s operational effectiveness in combating terrorism, insurgency, transnational crimes, and other asymmetric threats. The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Abubakar, while unveiling the special operations forces training Read More

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7 d. ago 12 Suspects Arrested As Army Destroys 19 Illegal Refineries In Niger Delta

The 6 Division of the Nigerian Army has destroyed 19 illegal refineries, arrested 12 suspects, and recovered 138,000 litres of stolen products in the Niger Delta region. The Army stated that the achievement was made during an operation carried out in collaboration with other security agencies in several communities. Lt. Col. Jonah Danjuma, Acting Deputy […] The post 12 Suspects Arrested As Army Destroys 19 Illegal Refineries In Niger Delta appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Troops arrest 12 suspects, destroy 19 refineries, recover 138,000 litres products

From Tony John, Port Harcourt   Troops of 6 Division Nigerian Army, have destroyed 19 artisanal refineries, with 12 suspected oil thieves arrested, as well as over 138,000 litres of stolen products confiscated across the Joint Operations Area (JOA). Acting Deputy Director, 6 Division Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Danjuma Jonah Danjuma, confirmed this in […] The post Troops arrest 12 suspects, destroy 19 refineries, recover 138,000 litres products appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Army destroys 19 illegal refineries, arrests 12 in Niger Delta operation

The 6 Division of the Nigerian Army has said its operatives have destroyed 18 illegal refineries, arrested 12 suspects and recovered 138,000 litres of stolen products in the Niger Delta region. The Army said the feat was achieved during an operation it conducted in some communities in collaboration with other security agencies. The Acting Deputy Read More

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8 d. ago Zamfara Gov Mourns As Suspected Bandits Kill 10 Security Agents

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal has mourned the death of six local security agents popularly known as Askarawa and four local vigilantes, who were killed by bandits in Anka Local Government Area of the state. INFORMATION NIGERIA learnt that the operatives on Saturday, were returning from a successful joint operation led by the Nigerian Army, […] The post Zamfara Gov Mourns As Suspected Bandits Kill 10 Security Agents appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago PHOTOS: Troops destroy bandits’ camps, arrest gunrunners in Taraba, Plateau raids

Troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army and Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke, in collaboration with Sector 2 Operation Safe Haven, have conducted a series of operations targeting bandit hideouts and gunrunning syndicates in Taraba and Plateau states. In a clearance operation on March 22, troops raided Achalle, a border community between Karim Lamido Local Government Read More

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8 d. ago How lent, ramadan, heatwaves affect businesses in North East

Erratic power supply worsens situation Poultry farmers count losses Meat, vegetable sellers, restaurant owners recount woes Excessive heat aggravated by read more How lent, ramadan, heatwaves affect businesses in North East

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8 d. ago Quiet nights: Lounges, nightclubs struggle as Ramadan, Lent affect patronage

Tribune Online Quiet nights: Lounges, nightclubs struggle as Ramadan, Lent affect patronage The city of Ibadan, known for its vibrant social life and bustling nightlife, is experiencing a lull in the patronage in most lounges and nightclubs and the reason is clear. With the ongoing observance of Ramadan and the Christian Lenten season, the level of patronage in most lounges across the city has dropped significantly. So […] Quiet nights: Lounges, nightclubs struggle as Ramadan, Lent affect patronage Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Ramadan/Lent: Nigerian Army host interfaith dinner for Muslims, Christians in Niger

Tribune Online Ramadan/Lent: Nigerian Army host interfaith dinner for Muslims, Christians in Niger Aligbe also stressed the need for Nigerians to pray for the country’s leaders, from the presidency to governors, local government chairmen, ministers, and members of the Armed Forces. Ramadan/Lent: Nigerian Army host interfaith dinner for Muslims, Christians in Niger Tribune Online

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1 week ago Ramadan, Lent: Lagos residents, traders thrilled by reduction in prices of food items

By Kehinde Aderemi In Lagos, as in other parts of Nigeria, whenever festive periods approach, prices of foodstuff, fruits and consumables always rise. But to the pleasant surprise of many, this time, rather than moving up, the prices of food items have reduced significantly. In separate chats with Saturday Sun, traders have adduced different reasons […] The post Ramadan, Lent: Lagos residents, traders thrilled by reduction in prices of food items appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Eko Disco accuses soldiers of attacking, abducting staff over power outage

Some soldiers of the Nigerian Army have reportedly attacked an office of the Eko Electricity Distribution Company in Badagry, Lagos State over a power outage. PUNCH Online gathered that the attack happened around 1 am on Friday. This is coming one week after officers and men of the Nigerian Air Force from the Sam Ethnan Read More

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2 w. ago Nigerian Army set to conduct annual range classification exercise in Plateau 

The Headquarters of 3 Division Nigerian Army announced that it will be conducting its First Schedule Annual Range Classification Exercise. read more Nigerian Army set to conduct annual range classification exercise in Plateau 

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2 w. ago Police neutralise notorious kidnapper, recover gun in Nasarawa

By John Ogunsemore The Nasarawa State Police Command has neutralised a notorious and wanted kidnapper identified simply as Abdullahi aka “Honor”. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Ramhan Nansel disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday. The police spokesman said the feat was achieved in collaboration with the Nigerian Army and local vigilante groups […] The post Police neutralise notorious kidnapper, recover gun in Nasarawa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Troops Eliminate Kidnappers, Capture Gunrunners In Plateau, Kaduna

In Plateau and Kaduna states, troops from the 3 Division and Operation SAFE HAVEN have detained suspected gunrunners and neutralised two kidnappers as part of the ongoing Operation LAFIYAN JAMA’A. They have also recovered weapons and ammunition. Major Samson Zhakom, OPSH’s Media Information Officer, confirmed this in a statement issued on the Nigerian Army’s official […] The post Troops Eliminate Kidnappers, Capture Gunrunners In Plateau, Kaduna appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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