3 h. ago New Service Chiefs pledge to rejig national security architecture

"I have been at the helms of affairs of the Nigerian Army for over one year now, and I'm able to state that under my watch, the Nigerian Army made significant administrative and operational

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9 h. ago Service Chiefs: Nigerian Army Will Deal Decisively With Lakurawa Bandits — Gen Shaibu

Major General Waidi Shaibu, who was recently appointed as Chief of Army Staff (COAS) by President Bola Tinubu says that in the long term, the Nigerian Army will enhance career development and prioritise troops' welfare. The post Service Chiefs: Nigerian Army Will Deal Decisively With Lakurawa Bandits — Gen Shaibu appeared first on Channels Television.

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34 h. ago AbdulRazaq Receives 23 Freed Kidnap Victims, Says Kidnappers ‘Have No Place’ In Kwara

The Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on Tuesday, received 23 kidnap victims, who were recently freed by the Nigerian Army, commending President Bola Tinubu and the security agencies for the feat and their continuous support. The governor congratulated the victims on their freedom and promised continuous efforts to rid the state of criminal elements who […]

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4 d. ago Police arrest four as jealous lover lure, kill young man in Sokoto

The Sokoto State Police Command has uncovered a chilling case of murder and betrayal involving two lovers who allegedly conspired to kill a young man, Ali Salisu, in Gidan Kacha village, Gada Local Government Area of the state.

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5 d. ago Troops Nab Terror Kingpin ‘Babawo Badoo’,37 Others,Rescue 15 Victims

The Nigerian Army said its troops have arrested a wanted notorious insurgent leader identified as Idris Idris (aka Babawo Badoo), alongside 37 other criminal suspects. A Nigerian Army Headquarters Source yesterday said troops during the coordinated operations across the country rescued 15 kidnapped victims, neutralised two terrorists and recovered assorted weapons, ammunition and logistics items. […]

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8 d. ago Insecurity: Army arrests 88 suspects, rescues hostages in nationwide crackdown

The Nigerian Army reaffirmed its determination to sustain aggressive nationwide operations aimed at dismantling terrorists...

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8 d. ago Nigerian Woman Faces Life Sentence For Leaving Daughter To Suffocate To Death In Texas

A 36-year-old Nigerian immigrant, Gbemisola Akayinode, has been charged with felony murder in Texas after allegedly leaving her 9-year-old daughter, Oluwasikemi, to die from extreme heat inside a parked car while she was at work. According to court documents, the tragic incident occurred on July 1, 2025, when Akayinode drove to her job at the […]

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8 d. ago Two Arraigned For Allegedly Killing Man With Grinding Mill Stone In Ondo

Two men, Rabiru Hassan, 33 and Femi Daodu, 32, have been arraigned before an Akure Chief Magistrate’s Court in Ondo State for the alleged murder of one Ahmed Isah during a violent altercation. The defendants, who reside at Igbolupa Camp via Idoani in Ondo State, were brought to court on two count charge  bordering on […] The post Two Arraigned For Allegedly Killing Man With Grinding Mill Stone In Ondo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Army clarifies Ojo shooting, says killing happened outside military cantonment

The 81 Division of the Nigerian Army has refuted viral social media reports claiming that gunmen shot and killed a read more Army clarifies Ojo shooting, says killing happened outside military cantonment

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9 d. ago Army Arrests 28 Suspected Oil Thieves, Recovers 290,000 Litres Of Stolen Crude

Troops of the 6th Division of the Nigerian Army, working with other security agencies, have arrested 28 suspected oil thieves and recovered over 290,000 litres of stolen petroleum products in ongoing anti-crude oil theft operations across the Niger Delta. The Acting Deputy Director of 6 Division Army Public Relations, Lt. Col. Jonah Danjuma, disclosed in […] The post Army Arrests 28 Suspected Oil Thieves, Recovers 290,000 Litres Of Stolen Crude appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago ‘They Are Brave Heroes’, Army Confirms Death Of Commander, Others In Borno Attack

The Nigerian Army has confirmed losing a Lieutenant Colonel and other soldiers in recent attacks in Borno State, describing the deceased as ‘brave heroes’. A statement by the Director, Army Public Relations, Lt-Col. Appolonia Anele, said the Commanding Officer, 202 Tank Battalion, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Saidu Paiko, and a few other valiant soldiers paid the […]

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9 d. ago Army arrests 28 suspected oil thieves across Niger Delta, recover 290,000 litres of stolen products

Soldiers of the 6 Division, Nigerian Army have intensified efforts in the ongoing Anti-Crude Oil Theft operations in the Niger read more Army arrests 28 suspected oil thieves across Niger Delta, recover 290,000 litres of stolen products

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1 week ago Ned Nwoko Denies Domestic Violence Allegations By Wife Regina, Says Drug Abuse Behind Rift

Nigerian lawmaker and businessman, Senator Ned Nwoko, has denied allegations of domestic violence made against him by his wife and Nollywood actress Regina Daniels, saying her drug and alcohol abuse was behind her recent violent behaviour. Taking to his verified Facebook page on Sunday, the Delta North Senator narrated what happened in his absence and […]

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1 week ago Ned Nwoko Denies Domestic Violence Claim, Alleges Regina Daniel’s Actions Caused By Drug Abuse Addiction

Senator Ned Nwoko has denied allegations of domestic violence made by his wife, Nollywood actress Regina Daniels, following a viral video in which she appeared distressed and claimed to be suffering abuse in their marriage. In a post on his verified X handle on Sunday, the lawmaker accused Regina of being under the influence of […] The post Ned Nwoko Denies Domestic Violence Claim, Alleges Regina Daniel’s Actions Caused By Drug Abuse Addiction appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Nigerian Army charges traditional rulers to partner with security agencies

He maintained that a good civilian-military relationship is handmaid and produces progressive governance, maintaining that the civilian populace

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1 week ago PICTORIAL: Troops Rescue 4 Chinese Nationals, 17 Others From Kidnappers In Kwara, Kogi

Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued 21 kidnap victims, including four Chinese nationals, during coordinated operations across Kwara and Kogi States, officials announced on Saturday. According to a statement by the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Polycarp Okoye, the daring rescue mission was executed on Friday, October 17, 2025, under Operation […]

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1 week ago Troops rescue 24 kidnap victims, including four Chinese in Kwara, Kogi

Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 2nd Division, in collaboration with other security agencies, have rescued 24 kidnapped victims from various read more Troops rescue 24 kidnap victims, including four Chinese in Kwara, Kogi

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1 week ago Army Commander, 10 Others Killed In Boko Haram/ISWAP Ambush In Borno

No fewer than 11 persons, comprising a commanding officer of the Nigerian Army brigade, soldiers, Civilian Joint Taskforce members and vigilantes were on Friday evening reportedly killed when Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists ambushed troops of 21 Brigade, Operation Hadin Kai, along Kashimri village in the Bama local government area of Borno State. Security sources, according to […]

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1 week ago Nigerian Army To Discipline Soldier For Beating Driver To Death

The Army said the incident occurred when the driver, who was travelling from Akure to Abuja, experienced a mechanical fault near a military checkpoint in Akunnu, a town in Ondo State. The post Nigerian Army To Discipline Soldier For Beating Driver To Death appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago Soldier Kills Visitor At Estate In Delta For Not Dislosing Identity, Purpose Of Visit

The 63 Brigade Headquarters of the Nigerian Army has confirmed the death of a suspect following a confrontation with a soldier on duty at the Delta Marine Logistics and Technical (DMLT) Estate in Warri, Delta State. According to the GUARDIAN, in a statement issued on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, Captain Iliyasu Bawa-Rijau, Acting Assistant Director […] The post Soldier Kills Visitor At Estate In Delta For Not Dislosing Identity, Purpose Of Visit appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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