Nigerian Army

Sokoto airstrike: Security expert sends message to Nigerian Army, makes 2 demands

Security expert Sadeeq Shehu criticized the military’s handling of a Sokoto bombing that killed civilians during an airstrike intended to target insurgents.

Former Nigerian senator reacts as President Tinubu bans homosexuality in military

President Bola Tinubu has approved new guidelines for Nigeria’s military, banning homosexuality, lesbianism, bestiality, cross-dressing, and other behaviors.

Military airstrikes reportedly kill several people in Zamfara State, many injured

An airstrike in Zamfara State, has reportedly killed several people and left many injured, raising concerns and prompting calls for clarity on the incident.

Major shake-up as Nigerian Army redeploys GOCs, appoints new commander for MNJTF

COAS Olufemi Oluyede has approved the redeployment of senior officers in a shake-up to strengthen the Nigerian Army's operational capacity and tackle insecurity.

Nigerian military kills 109 terrorists, details emerge

The Nigerian military has killed 109 terrorists. Details of the operation were shared on Friday, January 10, by Edward Buba, director of defence media operations.

Borno attack: Tinubu reacts as ISWAP/Boko Haram terrorists kill 6 soldiers

President Bola Tinubu has called for a thorough investigation to uncover the circumstances that led to the killing of six soldiers by ISWAP terrorists in Borno state

ISWAP terrorists killed six soldiers in Borno, Defence Headquarters finally opens up

The Defence Headquarters has finally opened up on the killing of some Nigerian soldiers. Details of the update revealed what really happened during the gun battle.

Death toll rises, soldiers missing days after ISWAP terrorists attacked Borno military base

The casualty figure has continued to rise and many soldiers missing after ISWAP/Boko Haram terrorists attacked a military base in Damboa LGA of Borno State.

Protest hits Abuja amid anger, 'deprivation', photos emerge

Protest hit Nigeria's capital city, Abuja, on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, amid anger and alleged deprivation. Photographs of the protest have emerged.