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Cross River Confirms New COVID-19 Case, Activates Emergency Response

KEY POINTS Cross River recorded its first recent case of COVID-19 involving a foreign...

April 22, 2026

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Abure Rejects Appeal Court Ruling, Heads to Supreme Court Over Labour Party Leadership Crisis

KEY POINTS The Court of Appeal upheld a ruling recognising Nenadi Usman as Labour...

April 22, 2026

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Army Chief Warns Enemies, Says ‘Your Time Is Up’

Army chief Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede has warned criminals that their time is up as artillery units train in Kaduna to boost precision firepower and combat readiness.

October 15, 2025

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Nigerian Army Barracks Tragedy: Soldier Kills Wife, Self

Army investigates soldier’s murder-suicide in Niger over alleged infidelity, pledging transparency and preventive action in ongoing probe.

October 13, 2025

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Nigerian Army Kills Militants, Frees Dozens in Raids

The Nigerian Army kills terrorists and rescues 39 hostages in raids that intensify counterterrorism efforts across northern states.

September 13, 2025

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Troops Repel Twin Boko Haram Attacks in Borno State

Nigerian troops repelled twin Borno Boko Haram attacks, killing 17 fighters with fighter jet support and losing three civilian defenders.

May 24, 2025

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Nigeria Shakes Up Military Leadership Amid Escalating Insurgency in Northeast

KEY POINTS Nigeria’s Defense Headquarters announced the appointment of Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar as the...

April 30, 2025

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23 Oil Thieves Arrested, 13 Refinery Sites Dismantled by Army

The Nigerian Army dismantled 16 illegal refineries, arrested 23 oil thieves, and recovered over 67,000 liters of stolen products in the Niger Delta region.

April 21, 2025

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Nigerian Army Neutralizes Terrorists, Destroys 70 Bandit Camps in Taraba Operation

KEY POINTS Nigerian Army destroys 70 bandit camps in Taraba, killing three terrorists and...

April 7, 2025

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COAS Vows Commitment to Welfare of Wounded Soldiers

He assures wounded soldiers that their sacrifices won’t be in vain as he pledges top notch welfare support.

December 26, 2024

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Army Gains Upper Hand in Battle Against Oil Theft and Vandalism

The Nigerian Army’s intensified efforts in the Niger Delta are curbing oil theft and boosting national production, says Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede.

December 26, 2024

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Nigerian Army to Boost Modern Tech Investment in War on Terror

Nigerian Army to boost technology for combat and training, ensuring better welfare for soldiers and enhanced operational readiness across the force.

December 19, 2024

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Nigerian Army Releases FIJ Founder Fisayo Soyombo After Detention

Key Point Soyombo detained by Nigerian Army for three days. #FreeFisayoNow campaign contributes to...

November 30, 2024

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Troops’ Welfare And Nigeria’s Protection My Top Priority, Acting COAS

The Lt. Gen Oluyede is rallying the Nigerian Army to remain focused in turning the tide regarding insecurity, as the handover to the Infantry Corps happens, with priority given to troop welfare and national security.

November 21, 2024