Army Chief speaks on military coup in Nigeria
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, stated that the Nigerian army remains committed to upholding the nation’s burgeoning democracy, which he asserts is here to stay.
Nigerian Navy intercepts vessel suspected of crude oil theft
The Nigerian Navy Ship Beecroft, operating under Operation Delta Sanity, has intercepted an oil tanker MT SWEET MIRI, believed to be involved in crude oil theft.
Air Force Institute matriculates 1, 319 students
By Mohammed Tijjani Kaduna, March. 2, 2024 (NAN) The Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), on Saturday, matriculated its 7th set of 1,319 students in Kaduna.
Military airstrikes kill 3 top ISWAP commanders, over 80 others
In a significant blow to insurgent activities, the Defence Headquarters has reported that the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai successfully neutralized three notorious commanders—Abacha, Bakura, and Babangida—as well as 22 other jihadists in an airstrike conducted in Marte Local Government Area of Borno State.
Navy shuts down 41 Illegal refining sites, seizes N8.6 Billion worth of stolen crude
In a major crackdown on illegal oil activities, the Nigerian Navy’s Operation Delta Sanity has successfully deactivated 41 illicit refining sites and confiscated stolen crude oil and other related products valued at N8.6 billion over a three-week period.
POWER OUTAGE: COAS raises alarm over decomposing corpses in Army mortuaries
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja, has made a plea to address the pressing issue of the N42 billion electricity debt owed by the Nigerian Army. This appeal comes following the disconnection of several Army barracks and cantonments by power distribution companies due to outstanding payments.
Army Chief restates force’s commitment to protection of human rights during conflicts
Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has said that the force remains committed to protecting human rights of people in conflict situations in line with global best practices and rules of engagement.
VRF (Lassa Fever) kills four in Army hospital
The Nigerian Army Reference Hospital in Kano, commonly called 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital Kano (NARHK) said an outbreak of Vira; Haemorrhagic Fever has claim three members of staff of the hospital and a patient.
Military will not interfere with Nigeria’s democracy,says CDS
The Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Musa says the military is happy and better under democracy, hence will not act against a democratically elected government.
Nigerian Army engineers deliver Zungeru double circuit transmission line
By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, Feb. 22, 2024 (NAN) The Nigerian Army Engineers, have successfully delivered 5 No Tower 132 KV double circuit transmission lines, as part of a significant contribution to the power infrastructural development of the country.