Twenty-five soldiers and an officer are currently being court-martialed in the 82 Division of the Nigerian Army for various offences. The personnel facing the trial are drawn from various formations within the division, whose area of responsibility covers the entire South-East states and Cross River. The General Officer Commanding (GOC), 82 Division, Maj. Gen. Hassan Dada inaugurated the court martial …

Nigerien Ministry of Defence officials said on Friday that over 100 militants were killed in a counter-offensive after hundreds of Islamist militants riding motorbikes attacked a town in the south-western part of the country, killing 12 soldiers. Seven soldiers were killed in combat, while five others died in a road accident responding to the attack. Jihadist attacks on the army …

The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has condemned the killing of security agents and the subsequent burning of houses and businesses belonging to innocent residents by soldiers in Imo State. In a statement signed by its President General, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, on Friday described both incidents as unacceptable to Ndigbo Worldwide. Iwuanyanwu called on the Federal Government and …

Bandits have invaded Chukuba ward in the Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, just as they shut down a fighter helicopter in the area and killed the pilot. The Convener of Shiroro Concerned Youths, Mr. Sanni Kokki, who spoke on the phone with journalists on Friday in Abuja, said that the criminals ambushed and killed 13 soldiers along the …

No fewer than 15 officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) have reportedly been injured in the ongoing crisis between them and some soldiers in Lagos. Consequently, LASTMA officials withdrew from their duty posts in Lagos State, over fear of being attacked by soldiers. From Ojota to Mile 2, there was no sight of the officials. Those on …

Twenty-two pregnant girls and two babies were rescued Sunday when soldiers from 14 Brigade Ohafia, raided a baby factory located at Umunkpeyi Nvosi in Isiala-Ngwa Local Government Area of Abia State. The baby factory operated by one Mrs. Mma, now on the run, was said to have thrived in the area despite reports to security agencies. Troops on arrival at …

The General Officer Commanding the Third Division of the Nigerian Army, Major General Abdulsalam Ibrahim has presented 58 soldiers with prizes as rewards for their hard work and dedication to duty. General Ibrahim is also the Commander, Operation Safe Haven. The prizes, which included cash gifts and brand-new bicycles, were presented to the soldiers at the auditorium of the Division’s …

Bandits have again invaded Allawa Community in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State during which two soldiers were shot by the bandits. The soldiers who were drafted to maintain security in the Communities were shot when they invaded the hideout of the terrorists to secure the release of those abducted by the bandits a few days ago. The bandits …

President Muhammadu Buhari has said that over 60,000 soldiers were recruited under his watch, and that his administration funded the military to ensure an increase in the fighting power of the Nigerian Army. At the Nigerian Army Trooping and Presentation of Colours Parade 2023 held at Eagles Square in Abuja on Thursday, the President Buhari told the dignitaries that included …

Russians on the front lines are mutinying, fighting among themselves, and getting lost in the chaos of a faltering offensive, videos and messages from inside Vladimir Putin’s army show. Recently mobilized soldiers are refusing orders to face “certain death” by joining “human wave” attacks that they say are destroying entire units at a time. Some are appealing directly to Putin …