5 h. ago Plateau: Army commissions rehabilitated Langtang general hospital

From Jude Owuamanam Jos As part of efforts in fostering civil – military relations, the Chief Of Army Staff Lt Gen Olufemi Oluyede on Friday commissioned the rehabilitated Langtang General Hospital in Langtang North local government area of Plateau state. Speaking on the occasion, Oluyede said that the project was part of the the COAS […] The post Plateau: Army commissions rehabilitated Langtang general hospital appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 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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10 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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43 h. 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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45 h. ago Experts identify rail network as panacea for 24 hours port service

By Fidelis Ugbomeh   In aspiration to leverage on advantage of being a maritime nation, some experts in marine and blue economy have reasoned that Nigeria should jettison fragmented port operations for 24 hours port and logistics service. They posited that Nigeria may not be able to reap from full potentials of establishing major/minor seaports […] The post Experts identify rail network as panacea for 24 hours port service appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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47 h. 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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48 h. 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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50 h. 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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51 h. 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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58 h. ago NSCDC Boss Orders Detention Of Officers Over Alleged N5.2m Extortion In Ekiti

The Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr Ahmed Audi, has ordered the immediate detention of officers allegedly involved in the extortion of N5.2 million from some youths travelling through Ekiti State. The disciplinary action followed a directive from the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who on Tuesday called for […]

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59 h. ago Nigerien Army Deserter Who Joined Boko Haram Surrenders In Diffa

A deserter from the Niger Republic Armed Forces who reportedly joined the Boko Haram terrorist group has surrendered to local authorities in Kindjandi, located in the Diffa Region of southeastern part of the country. The former soldier who is identified as Abba Ibrahim, had been serving with the Nigerien Armed Forces since 2022 before deserting […]

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3 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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6 d. ago Lagos Police, Lawyer Bicker Over Reasons For Peter Obi’s ‘Convoy Boy’ Quadri’s Arrest

The Lagos State Police Command has clarified the circumstances surrounding the arrest and detention of Alabi Quadri, the teenager who rose to fame during the 2023 presidential electioneering campaign for standing in front of the convoy of the then Labour Party candidate, Peter Obi. In a statement released Saturday via its official X (formerly Twitter) […]

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6 d. ago Viral teen from Peter Obi’s Lagos rally, Alabi Quadri, freed after robbery arrest

The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the arrest and detention of 18-year-old Alabi Quadri, whose image went viral... read more Viral teen from Peter Obi’s Lagos rally, Alabi Quadri, freed after robbery arrest

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7 d. ago Six Nigerians released from detention in Cape Verde — Foreign Affairs Ministry confirms

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed the release and safe return of six Nigerian tourists who were recently detained in Cape Verde. read more Six Nigerians released from detention in Cape Verde — Foreign Affairs Ministry confirms

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8 d. 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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8 d. 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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8 d. ago Boy who stood in front of Obi’s convoy freed after three months in detention

Quadri Alabi, the 17-year-old who became known during the 2023 presidential election for standing in front of Labour Party candidate Peter Obi’s convoy, has regained his freedom after being held for nearly three months at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre in Lagos. Alabi was discharged on Thursday by a Magistrate Court in Apapa following legal advice Read More

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8 d. ago Only 200 South East youths registered for Army recruitment – Official

The Leader, Army Force Headquarters Recruitment Sensitisation Team, Anambra, Brig.-Gen. Chima Ekeator, says only 200 youths from the South-East have registered for the ongoing Army recruitment in the country. Ekeator made the disclosure at a sensitisation organised for youth leaders and President-Generals (P-Gs) of different communities in the state. He said there was a need Read More

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9 d. 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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