NIGERIAN ARMY Archives

Tinubu Don Approve New Army Battalion for Kwara

By: Esther Daniel Oga Bola Tinubu don gree make Nigerian Army open new battalion for Omu Aran, Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State to help fight bandits, kidnappers, terrorists and oda criminals. Kwara State Govnor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, make di announcement on Tuesday through im Deputy Chief Press Secretary, Mashood Agboola. According to di govnor, di new battalion go bring more soldiers and military equipment come di area to improve […]

July 21, 2026 8

Lagos

Army Burst Illegal Bunkering Site For Lagos, Arrest Six

By: Esther Daniel Nigerian Army say troops from 65 Battalion don go gbab six suspected illegal bunkerers, dat is oil thief thief as dem dey fetch crude oil form di site inside Orile area of Lagos State. According to the Army, dis one hapiun last week, the operation hapun after dem receive correct intelligence about dis oil thief thief. Say During the raid, soldiers recover four drums, including two wey […]

July 20, 2026 11

Lagos

Army Burst Secret Epe Hideout, Nab 24 Foreign Nationals in Surprise Raid

By : Jolayemi Olajide Nigerian Army troops on Thursday storm one hidden compound for Imokun area of Epe, Lagos State, and arrest 24 foreign nationals as security operatives tighten grip on suspected illegal activities. Army tok say di operation happen after credible intelligence expose di location, making troops and local vigilante members move in quickly to raid di fenced compound for Odo-Noforija/Poka axis of Epe. Army spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Musa […]

July 16, 2026 11

National

BREAKING: FG Drag Retired Generals, Police Inspector Go Court Over Alleged Terror Plot

By: Esther Ayoola Federal Gornment, through Office of di Attorney-General of di Federation (AGF), say dem don file 13-count charge for Abuja Federal High Court against six people, accusing dem of planning to wage war against Naija and carry out terrorism. Say di charge, na Director of Public Prosecutions, Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN), sign am. Di accused na retired Major General Mohammed Gana, retired Naval Captain Erasmus Victor, Inspector Ahmed Ibrahim, […]

April 21, 2026 17

National

Oluyede Tell Troops Not To Relax For Naija Bandits

By: Esther Ayoola Chief of Defence Staff, Olufemi Oluyede, don tell troops of Operation Fansan Yamma make dem continue serious fight against bandits and criminals for North-West. Im yarn dis one when he visit dia headquarters for Gusau inside Zamfara State, where e check how ready di soldiers be and discuss security wahala for di area. According to Oluyede, say Naija must be saved by all means, no excuse.

April 21, 2026 13

Lagos

Army Chief Explain Why Troop Must Eat Belle Full To Tackle Insecurity

By: Esther Ayoola Di Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, like dis don yan say welfare of soldiers and officers na im be im main priority to fit fight insecurity. E tuk dis one on Saturday, during Eid-el-Fitr lunch wey dem hold for Forward Operating Base, Epe, Lagos. Shaibu explain say dem go improve living conditions, give professional training, support family, and treat all soldiers well to boost […]

March 23, 2026 21

OBODO NAIJA

14 Brigade Go Do Shooting Drill For Abia

14 Brigade Nigerian Army don tell farmers and people wey dey near 14 Brigade Range Area make dem no fear if dem hear gun shots from Monday, March 23 go reach Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Di Brigade talk say dem go do first Range Classification exercise to improve how soldiers dey handle weapons, shooting skills, and marksmanship. According to statement wey Captain Mazinho Attah sign, di exercise go happen for […]

March 22, 2026 20

Lagos

Army To Touch Light Officers For Drug Dealings For Apapa

By: Esther Ayoola 81 Division of di Nigerian Army don begin touch light doings for Apapa, after chairmo of Apapa-Iganmu LCDA, Jimoh Saliu, accuse some military officers, dat, na dem dey give drug dealers leg for di area to misbehave. Untop aproko to tori pipo, Saliu say, based on di anyhow doings, one area wey dem dey call Gidan Drama, for Marine Beach, near Tego Army Barracks, don turn hide […]

February 9, 2026 19

Lagos

Nigerian Army Celebrate Corp Service Support Day For Lagos Barracks

By: Esther Ayoola Nigerian Army don wire ogbonge warning, say make Nigerians comot body from drug abuse and other bad behaviour, as Combat Service Support Corps celebrate WASA 2025 for Barracks, Sabo Yaba, Lagos. Di event gather officers, soldiers, families and visitors, with fine cultural dance from Yoruba, Hausa and Igbo people, even arrange konfam award give dia correct soldiers, inter-corps tug of war, and gift to 20 widows of […]

February 2, 2026 14