10 h. ago NADCEL 2025: COAS should be commended for reinvigorating Army— Olowu of Kuta  

Tribune Online NADCEL 2025: COAS should be commended for reinvigorating Army— Olowu of Kuta   As the Nigerian Army rounds up its annual Nigerian Army Day Celebrations in Kaduna, Olowu of Kuta, HRM Oba Dr. Hammed Adekunle Makama Oyelude, CON, Tegbosun iii, said the Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lt Gen Olufemi Oluyede, should be commended for reinvigorating the army. Olowu, in a statement issued by his media office in […] NADCEL 2025: COAS should be commended for reinvigorating Army— Olowu of Kuta   Tribune Online

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11 h. ago NAOWA 81 Division distributes relief Materials to widows of slain soldiers in Lagos, Ogun

BY PHILIP NWOSU As part of activities marking the Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) 2025, the Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA), 81 Division Chapter, has extended humanitarian support to widows of fallen soldiers and orphanages across Lagos and Ogun States. In a statement the spokesperson of the Division, Lt. Col. Musa Yahaya, said the […] The post NAOWA 81 Division distributes relief Materials to widows of slain soldiers in Lagos, Ogun appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Nigerian Army urges training institutions on conduct of relevant, adaptive, mission

Tribune Online Nigerian Army urges training institutions on conduct of relevant, adaptive, mission-focused courses According to him, the ultimate objective of training remains to produce competent, confident, and mission-ready officers and soldiers for the Nigerian Army. Nigerian Army urges training institutions on conduct of relevant, adaptive, mission-focused courses Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Insecurity: I was advised to consult a marabout, says Senator Karimi

Sunday Karimi, senator representing Kogi West Senatorial District, has disclosed that someone advised him to consult a marabout in one read more Insecurity: I was advised to consult a marabout, says Senator Karimi

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2 w. ago Army officers trained on warrior ethos, trauma recovery, drug abuse

Tribune Online Army officers trained on warrior ethos, trauma recovery, drug abuse "The warrior ethos embodies a deep sense of commitment, an intangible force that inspires soldiers to give their best in any situation. Army officers trained on warrior ethos, trauma recovery, drug abuse Tribune Online

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2 w. ago I was advised to consult marabout over insecurity — Senator Karimi

Tribune Online I was advised to consult marabout over insecurity — Senator Karimi The Senator representing Kogi West Senatorial District, Senator Sunday Karimi, has disclosed that someone advised him to consult a marabout in one of the core northern states over the rising spate of kidnappings in Kogi West. I was advised to consult marabout over insecurity — Senator Karimi Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Terrorist Leaders Surrender Arms, Free 16 Hostages For Amnesty In Katsina 

Notorious terrorist leaders have laid down their arms and released 16 hostages in exchange for amnesty in Katsina State. The Nigerian Army disclosed this in a statement on its official social media handles, saying the gesture followed the surrender and disengagement initiative led by the leadership of Operation Fasan Yamma in collaboration with relevant stakeholders. […]

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3 w. ago Lakurawa terrorists slit children’s necks like animals in fresh Benue attacks

…Over 200 residents, IDPs, soldiers killed From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The killings in Benue State by gunmen suspected to be herdsmen militia have continued unabated with over 200 persons killed yesterday in Yelwata, Guma Local Government Area of the state. A high-ranking officer in the army also revealed that two soldiers were also killed in […] The post Lakurawa terrorists slit children’s necks like animals in fresh Benue attacks appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Lakurawa terrorists slit children’s throats in fresh Benue attacks

…Over 200 residents, IDPs, soldiers killed From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The killings in Benue State by gunmen suspected to be herdsmen militia have continued unabated with over 200 persons killed yesterday in Yelwata, Guma Local Government Area of the state. A high-ranking officer in the army also revealed that two soldiers were also killed in […] The post Lakurawa terrorists slit children’s throats in fresh Benue attacks appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago How helicopter mishap made me quit Singaporean army — Fashanu

Tribune Online How helicopter mishap made me quit Singaporean army — Fashanu Jonathan Fashanu, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Dash House Group, a United Kingdom-domiciled multidisciplinary practice, is of mixed nationalities: Nigerian and Singapore. In this interview with Segun Kasali, he reveals his family background, professional forays and circumstances surrounding his exiting the Singaporean army. Excerpts: TELL us about the Fashanu family? My dad is Chief Olu […] How helicopter mishap made me quit Singaporean army — Fashanu Tribune Online

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3 w. ago JUST IN: Over 200 residents, including IDPs, soldiers killed in fresh Benue attacks

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The killings in Benue State by gunmen suspected to be herdsmen militia have continued unabated with over 200 persons killed Saturday in Yelwata, Guma Local Government Area of the state. A high ranking officer in the army also disclosed that two soldiers were killed in a separate attack same Saturday morning […] The post JUST IN: Over 200 residents, including IDPs, soldiers killed in fresh Benue attacks appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago FG, NASS not to blame for non implementation of Supreme Court judgment on LG autonomy — Senator Karimi

From Emmanuel Adeyemi, Lokoja The Senator representing Kogi West, Sunday Karimi has revealed that President Bola Tinubu and by extension, the National Assembly should not be held responsible for the slow or near-non Implementation of the Supreme Court judgement granting local government financial autonomy, barely about a year ago. Karimi who spoke while giving account […] The post FG, NASS not to blame for non implementation of Supreme Court judgment on LG autonomy — Senator Karimi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Kidnappings: We need spiritual intervention in Kogi West — Senator Karimi

Tribune Online Kidnappings: We need spiritual intervention in Kogi West — Senator Karimi "I’m putting machinery in motion to help organise and hold this spiritual intervention, because we are no longer safe to live our normal lives. Kidnappings: We need spiritual intervention in Kogi West — Senator Karimi Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Senator decries increasing kidnapping cases in Kogi, demands govt’s action

…mourns death of retired Army major Sunday Karimi, Senator, representing Kogi West Senatorial District, has described the daily occurrence of read more Senator decries increasing kidnapping cases in Kogi, demands govt’s action

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3 w. ago Prince Olatunji Applauds Tinubu’s Economic Reforms, Says There’re Long

In a passionate plea to his fellow Nigerians, a businessman and philanthropist, Prince Olatunji Olusoji, has called for patience over the current administration’s reforms, assuring that they will bear fruit in the long-term. Addressing journalists in Kabba, headquarters of Kogi West in Kogi State, Prince Olusoji commended President Bola Tinubu’s recent policies, including the floatation […]

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3 w. ago Singer Jaywon Laments Abduction, Killing Of Retired Army Officer In Kogi West

Nigerian singer, Oluwajuwonlo Iledare, popularly known as Jaywon, has expressed deep sorrow over the abduction and tragic death of retired Army officer, Major Joel Ajayi (rtd), in Kabba-Bunu, Kogi State. LEADERSHIP reports that the veteran officer was kidnapped from his residence in Odo-Ape, Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, around 11:30pm, after […]

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3 w. ago Senator Karimi mourns gruesome death of retired Major Ajayi at the hands of kidnappers

From Emmanuel Adeyemi, Lokoja The senator representing Kogi West Senatorial District, Sen. Sunday Karimi, has described the daily occurrence of kidnappings in his district as one too many and lamented the gruesome death of 76-year-old Major Pastor Joe Ajayi, who died in the hands of his abductors. Sen. Karimi, in a statement issued to newsmen […] The post Senator Karimi mourns gruesome death of retired Major Ajayi at the hands of kidnappers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago N/Delta: Troops arrest 43 oil thieves, uncover 27 bunkering sites 

From Tony John, Port Harcourt Troops of 6 Division, Nigerian Army (NA) have arrested 43 suspected oil thieves, uncovered 27 illegal bunkering sites and  recovered over 161,000 litres of stolen products across the Niger Delta Region (NDR), in the latest crackdown.  The General Officer Commanding (GOC), 6 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Emmanuel Emekah has […] The post N/Delta: Troops arrest 43 oil thieves, uncover 27 bunkering sites  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Senator Karimi vows to deepen democratic gains in Kogi Westa

Tribune Online Senator Karimi vows to deepen democratic gains in Kogi Westa The senator representing Kogi West Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Sunday Karimi, has reaffirmed his commitment to delivering more dividends of democracy to his constituents. Senator Karimi vows to deepen democratic gains in Kogi Westa Tribune Online

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4 w. ago Insurgency: Army Chief Oluyede in Borno to celebrate Sallah with troops in frontline, salutes troops for bravery

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Chief Of Army Staff(COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has again visited troops fighting the counterterrorism war in Borno state to celebrate the Eid-el-Kabir, with them. Oluyede, accompanied by his Principal Staff Officers(PSOs), and other top commanders in the Nigerian army, arrived Maiduguri, the Borno State Capital, early Saturday morning, from […] The post Insurgency: Army Chief Oluyede in Borno to celebrate Sallah with troops in frontline, salutes troops for bravery appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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