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Just in: 5 more generals retire from Nigerian Army, send message to all serving personnel
Five major generals have retired from the Nigerian Army Ordinance Corps (NAOC). Maj.-Gen. Omotomilola Akintade and others were honoured at a parade in Lagos.
Navy officer opens fire on colleagues under "questionable circumstances", details emerge
There is a tension as a naval officer, identified as Leading Seaman Akila A, opened fire at a colleague who eventually died. Authority took action.
Lagbaja: Military breaks silence on appointing acting COAS, says “Calls for coup is treasonable”
The Defence Headquarters in a statement on Monday, debunked reports of appointing acting Chief of Army Staff, as COAS Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja embarks on leave.
Updated: Abdulsalami Bagudu provides "routine briefs" as COAS Lagbaja embarks on leave
Abdulsalami Bagudu provides routine briefs as Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja proceeds on leave. This was disclosed by the DHQ.
Chief of Defence Staff addresses threats from non-state actors, calls for Nigerians’ support
General Christopher Gwabin Musa, Chief of Defence Staff, addresses Nigeria's security challenges, highlighting threats from Boko Haram, ISWAP, banditry, and others.
Northern groups commend NSA Ribadu, Matawalle as soldiers kill another notorious terrorist leader
A coalition of civil society groups has praised NSA Nuhu Ribadu and Defence Minister (state) Bello Matawalle for efforts against bandits and terrorists.
“Why military hasn’t gone after Asari-Dokubo,” DHQ gives reason
The Defence Headquarters on Thursday threw an open challenge to ex-Niger Delta militant warlord Asari-Dokubo after he threatened to shoot down military helicopters.
Army general detained for ‘stealing palliative rice, military equipment’ in Kano
The Nigerian Army has commenced investigation into the administrative discrepancies involving an ex-Commander 3 Brigade Kano, Brigadier General MA Sadiq.
Military dismisses seaman detained for 6 years, gives reason
Seaman Abbas Haruna, a naval rating locked up in 2018 has been dismissed. Brig-Gen. Tukur Ismaila Gusau, Defence Spokesperson, confirmed in a statement.
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