Nigerian Army news Archives - Freedom Online ...express yourself Sat, 11 Apr 2026 13:17:54 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.5 https://freedomonline.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/cropped-icon-32x32.png Nigerian Army news Archives - Freedom Online 32 32 Army Chief Waidi Shaibu Vows to Crush Security Threats in Nigeria https://freedomonline.com.ng/army-chief-waidi-shaibu-vows-to-crush-security-threats-in-nigeria/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=army-chief-waidi-shaibu-vows-to-crush-security-threats-in-nigeria https://freedomonline.com.ng/army-chief-waidi-shaibu-vows-to-crush-security-threats-in-nigeria/#respond Sat, 11 Apr 2026 13:17:54 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=275401 The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has reiterated the Nigerian Army’s determination to eliminate all forms of security threats facing the country. Shaibu gave the assurance during an operational visit to Yobe State, where he assessed ongoing military activities and interacted with troops on the frontline. The visit was confirmed in a […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/army-chief-waidi-shaibu-vows-to-crush-security-threats-in-nigeria/feed/ 0 Nigerian Army Dismisses Claims by Ex-Soldier, Affirms Troop Welfare https://freedomonline.com.ng/nigerian-army-dismisses-claims-by-ex-soldier-affirms-troop-welfare/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nigerian-army-dismisses-claims-by-ex-soldier-affirms-troop-welfare https://freedomonline.com.ng/nigerian-army-dismisses-claims-by-ex-soldier-affirms-troop-welfare/#respond Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:08:01 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=275176 The Nigerian Army has dismissed allegations made by a former soldier, Lance Corporal Rotimi Olamilekan, describing them as false and intended to mislead the public. In a statement released in Abuja, the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Col. Appolonia Anele, said the ex-soldier, popularly known as “Soja Boi,” was discharged due to repeated acts […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/nigerian-army-dismisses-claims-by-ex-soldier-affirms-troop-welfare/feed/ 0 After 35 Years of Service, Nigerian Army Sends Off 18 Generals in Grand Ceremony https://freedomonline.com.ng/after-35-years-of-service-nigerian-army-sends-off-18-generals-in-grand-ceremony/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=after-35-years-of-service-nigerian-army-sends-off-18-generals-in-grand-ceremony https://freedomonline.com.ng/after-35-years-of-service-nigerian-army-sends-off-18-generals-in-grand-ceremony/#respond Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:08:04 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=274614 The Nigerian Army has formally retired 18 senior officers of the Nigerian Army Corps of Supply and Transport (NACST) after completing 35 years of service. The retirement ceremony, known as a pulling-out parade, was held in Benin City, Edo State, marking the end of a three-day conference focused on strengthening logistics support for military operations. […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/after-35-years-of-service-nigerian-army-sends-off-18-generals-in-grand-ceremony/feed/ 0 Nigerian Army Accuses IPOB of Spreading Propaganda Over Recovered IED Images https://freedomonline.com.ng/nigerian-army-accuses-ipob-of-spreading-propaganda-over-recovered-ied-images/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nigerian-army-accuses-ipob-of-spreading-propaganda-over-recovered-ied-images https://freedomonline.com.ng/nigerian-army-accuses-ipob-of-spreading-propaganda-over-recovered-ied-images/#respond Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:15:51 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=274049 The Nigerian Army has accused the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its supporters of circulating ethnically motivated propaganda aimed at undermining military operations in Nigeria’s South-East region. The allegation was contained in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja by Olabisi Ayeni, Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations for the 82 Division. […]

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