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A sergeant soldier identified as Silas Ninyo killed his superior, and injured four residents in Chibok local government area of Borno state on Sunday, TheCable reports. Ninyo, who was said to be drunk, also took his own life after wreaking the havoc. TheCable while quoting source, said that a...

The Nigerian Army has picked May 27 to June 9 2017 that it would conduct the zonal screening for its 76th regular recruitment intake for trades/non trades men and women. The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Friday by its Chief of Administration, I. M. Alkali, a Major-General...

Troops of 158 Task Force Battalion of 5 Brigade, Nigerian Army have arrested two suspected Boko Haram terrorists carrying out surveillance on Kareto and Dangalti villages. This was revealed in a statement signed by the Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Sani Kukasheka Usman. The...

Prices of food items are coming down as new harvests reach markets in Kano state. A survey conducted by NAN revealed that prices of some grains have drastically reduced but rice, still experiencing high demand, remains costly but with slight drop in price. A bag of maize is now selling for...

Aisha Wakil, a Nigerian lawyer declared wanted by the military on Sunday, is currently at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja. Ms. Wakil is amongst three persons declared wanted by the Nigerian Army on Sunday for alleged ties to Boko Haram. Related: 'I Have Links With Boko Haram', Aisha Wakil...

The troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested four Boko Haram members who were planting Improvised Explosive Device along a major supply route for the Nigerian Army at Gombiri, Borno State. The Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Sani Usman, said in an electronic mail on Friday that...

The Nigerian Army has dismissed accusations against it over claims of unpaid operational and peace-keeping allowances by some soldiers fighting insurgents on Operation Lafiya Dole in the North East. When DailyTrust asked to respond over the allegations of unpaid allowances and clarify the...

The Nigerian army says troops in continued offensive operations have destroyed remaining terrorist camps and enclaves around Alargarno and Sambisa forest. In a statement issued on Wednesday by Army spokesman Colonel Sani Usman said: “On Tuesday, troops of 81 Battalion and 251 Task Force...