nigerian army

The Digest: Chief of Army Staff Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu has declared a decisive new phase in counter-terrorism operations, telling troops in Maiduguri they must deliver a final blow to Boko Haram and ISWAP with newly provided combat resources. Key Points: Shaibu addressed Operation HADIN KAI...

The Digest: The Nigerian Army has officially opened the application portal for its Short Service Combatant Commission (SSCC) Course 49/2026, inviting qualified Nigerians to apply for officer cadet training, with a detailed set of requirements and a clear, step-by-step process for submission...

The Digest: The Nigerian Army is facing intense public scrutiny after announcing the rescue of two kidnapped victims and the recovery of ₦3.8 million ransom in Kogi State, with many Nigerians accusing the military of recycling old photos and staging operations to create an illusion of...

The Digest: Retired General Christopher Musa has formally concluded his 39-year military career, stating that while his active service has ended, he "remains a soldier at heart." During his pulling-out parade, the former Chief of Defence Staff expressed profound gratitude and urged the armed...

The Digest: Retired General Christopher Musa has declared that Nigeria's security remains in "capable hands" as he formally concluded 39 years of military service. During his pulling-out parade in Abuja, the former Defence Chief expressed profound gratitude and urged unwavering loyalty from...

The Digest: The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has approved a sweeping series of appointments for senior officers to key command, staff, and instructional roles. The postings, announced shortly after President Tinubu decorated the new service chiefs, are aimed at...

The Digest: The Nigerian Army has confirmed the death of Lieutenant-Colonel Aliyu Paiko and several soldiers during a fierce gun battle with Boko Haram insurgents in Borno State. According to an official statement, troops from Operation Hadin Kai successfully repelled the planned attack near...

The Digest: A former southern governor is under investigation for allegedly financing a reported coup plot, as 16 military officers remain in detention. According to Daily Trust, the probe, coordinated by the Defence Intelligence Agency, is examining the ex-governor's recent interactions with...

The Digest: A commanding officer of the Nigerian Army’s 21 Brigade, six soldiers, two Civilian JTF members, and two vigilantes were killed on Friday when Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists ambushed troops along Kashimri village in Bama Local Government Area, Borno State. The troops, who were on a...

The Digest: The Nigerian Army has launched an investigation into the death of a commercial bus driver following a violent altercation with a soldier at a checkpoint in Ondo State. According to an official statement, the soldier displayed "very uncouth and unprofessional conduct" during the...

The Digest: A tragic incident has unfolded at the Wawa Cantonment in Minna, Niger State, where a serving soldier, Lance Corporal Femi, allegedly killed his wife before taking his own life. According to a statement from the 22 Armoured Brigade, the army has launched a "discreet investigation"...

The Digest: In the dense forests where fear has taken root, a counter-offensive seeks to reclaim peace. Troops of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army have dislodged several bandit hideouts in the Takum and Ussa Local Government Areas of Taraba State, recovering arms and ammunition in a coordinated...

The Digest: Fear has gripped the Jato Aka community in the Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State following serious allegations that soldiers opened fire on residents returning from a funeral on Monday afternoon. Key Points: The shooting occurred on Monday as people returned from the...

The Digest: A Nigerian Army private, Lukman Musa, has been sentenced to death by hanging by a General Court Martial in Jos for the brutal murder of a tricycle rider, Abdulrahman Isa, in Bauchi State. The ruling underscores the military’s commitment to disciplining personnel who violate legal...

The Digest: The Nigerian Army has confirmed the arrest of Ifeanyi Eze Okorienta, a high-profile commander of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN). Codenamed "Gentle De Yahoo," he was captured during a raid on his hideout in Imo State...

The Digest: The Nigerian Army has announced a major reshuffle of its top command, with the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, approving new postings for senior officers. The exercise represents a deliberate Rank's Reshaping, aimed at strengthening the army’s fight against terrorism...

Scripture promises that those who ask shall receive, but Abraka's protesters discovered a bitter twist on divine provision. The Guardian reports that Nigerian Army forces attacked peaceful protesters who had spent four days asking for protection against serial kidnapping in their university...