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Buratai Calls for Stronger Intelligence to Tackle Nigeria’s Security Challenges

Robert Imoh — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 11:40:39 +0000

Former Chief of Army Staff, retired Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has stressed the importance of effective intelligence gathering and analysis in addressing Nigeria’s complex security challenges. Buratai made the remarks in Gora, Nasarawa State, during the presentation of Defence, Intelligence and Statecraft, a book written in his honour. He said security agencies must have a clear […]

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Sokoto-Kebbi Border: Army Strengthens Security to Stop Terrorist Infiltration

Robert Imoh — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:50:31 +0000

The Nigerian Army has revised its security arrangements along vulnerable communities bordering Sokoto and Kebbi states in an effort to prevent terrorist infiltration and protect residents. The General Officer Commanding (GOC), 8 Division, Nigerian Army, Maj.-Gen. Bemgha Koughna, announced the measures during an operational assessment of a Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Kebbe Local Government […]

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Osun Election: Police, Army, NSCDC Intensify Patrols Ahead of Saturday Poll

Robert Imoh — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:53:50 +0000

Security agencies have increased patrols and surveillance across Ile-Ife and other parts of Osun State ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. The heightened security operations are aimed at ensuring a peaceful electoral process, protecting residents and safeguarding election materials before, during and after voting. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) observed increased deployment of security personnel […]

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Daddy Freeze Appeals to Nigerian Army to Release Soldiers Arrested Over Peller’s Wedding

Robert Imoh — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:30:42 +0000

Media personality Ifedayo Olarinde, popularly known as Daddy Freeze, has appealed to the Nigerian Army to release and forgive two serving soldiers reportedly arrested for providing security at the wedding of social media personalities Peller and Jarvis in Lekki, Lagos. The appeal followed reports that the soldiers were taken into custody over their alleged involvement […]

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Buratai Urges Nigeria to Invest in Drones, Cyber Warfare and Missile Defence

Robert Imoh — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:14:39 +0000

Former Chief of Army Staff, retired Lieutenant-General Tukur Buratai, has called for increased investment in advanced military technologies to prepare the Nigerian Army for future security threats. Buratai said Nigeria should prioritise capabilities in drone warfare, cyber operations, missile defence and other emerging areas of modern combat. He made the recommendations in a paper titled, […]

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Kogi School Abduction: Ododo Rules Out Ransom Payment After Victims Regain Freedom

Robert Imoh — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:16:34 +0000

Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Ododo, has said his administration will not negotiate with criminals or pay ransom to kidnappers. Ododo made the declaration following the rescue of four persons abducted from an examination centre in Dekina Local Government Area of the state. The rescued victims were the Principal of Government Secondary School, Olowa, Daniel Iyanda; […]

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Social Media Misuse Threatens Military Operations, Says GOC

Robert Imoh — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:31:46 +0000

The Nigerian Army has warned officers and soldiers against irresponsible use of social media, saying such conduct could endanger military operations and national security. Maj.-Gen. Emmanuel Emekah, General Officer Commanding 6 Division, Nigerian Army, Port Harcourt, gave the warning during the Third Quarter Social Media Awareness Lecture held at the division’s headquarters. Emekah said the […]

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Nigeria–U.S. Counter-Terrorism Partnership Enhances Intelligence-Driven Warfare, COAS Says

Robert Imoh — Mon, 18 May 2026 16:43:02 +0000

The collaboration between Nigeria and the United States in counter-terrorism has ushered in a new era of intelligence-driven, technology-enabled security operations, according to Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu. Speaking at the Nigerian Army Bi-Annual Conference 2026 in Abuja, Shaibu emphasized that joint operations with United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) have significantly strengthened […]

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Army Detains Soldier Over Death Of Protester In Kaduna

Robert Imoh — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 09:14:39 +0000

The Nigerian Army has detained a soldier who killed a 16-year-old boy, Ismail Mohammed while attempting to stop hoodlums who were causing mayhem in Samaru, Zaria in Kaduna State on Tuesday. This is contained in a statement by the Director, Army Public Relations, Maj.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, on Wednesday in Abuja. Nwachukwu said the troops received […]

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Okuama Killings: Ex-council boss files N2bn rights suit against Nigerian army

Robert Imoh — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 14:02:29 +0000

Mr Lucky Okodeh, a former Caretaker Chairman, Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa, has sued the Nigerian army for allegedly publishing his photograph among those wanted in connection to the killing of 17 soldiers in Okuama in Delta. Okodeh, in the suit filed before Justice Binta Nyako of a Federal High Court, Abuja by […]

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Troops foil kidnap attempt in Delta, rescue passengers

Robert Imoh — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 07:46:50 +0000

Troops of the Nigerian Army, successfully thwarted a kidnap attempt by suspected terrorist group on the 46 Km Ughelli-Patani Road in Delta on Sunday. A post on its official X Handle on Sunday, the Nigerian army said its troops’ swift response to a distress call resulted in the rescue of passengers who had been kidnapped while […]

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Military promises fierce response to killing of soldiers by IPOB

Robert Imoh — Fri, 31 May 2024 09:29:27 +0000

The Military High Command has promised to bring overwhelming military pressure on the proscribed Independent Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) over the killing of five soldiers at a checkpoint at Aba in Abia on Wednesday. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba made this known in a statement on Friday in Abuja. Buba said […]

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Army confirms reopening of Abuja Banex Plaza

Robert Imoh — Mon, 27 May 2024 19:09:40 +0000

The Nigerian Army, on Monday, confirmed the immediate reopening of the popular Abuja Banex Plaza following an understanding between the authorities, plaza management and traders’ association. The plaza had been shut for over a week following a mob attack on some personnel of the Nigerian army by unidentified hoodlums on May 18. This is contained […]

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Army dismisses 6 soldiers, sanctions 2 others over gross misconduct

Robert Imoh — Fri, 24 May 2024 15:35:26 +0000

The 3 Division of the Nigerian Army, Rukuba, near Jos, on Thursday, dismissed and jailed four of its personnel, and sanctioned four others for committing various offenses. Soldiers were dismissed and sanctioned accordingly by the General Court Martial of the division. Delivering the judgement, President of the court martial, Brig.-Gen. Liafis Bello, said that the […]

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Nigerian military declares Nigerien Terrorist, Halilu Buzu wanted

Robert Imoh — Thu, 16 May 2024 12:29:08 +0000

The Nigerian Military has declared Halilu Buzu, a national of Buzu in Republic of Niger wanted for terrorising Nigerian territory, particularly Zamfara. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, made the announcement on Thursday in Abuja, at a media briefing on the operations of the military. Buba said the notorious suspected terrorist leader […]

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