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Mr Buratai, a lieutenant-general, said that the insurgents were neutralised since his arrival in the theatre to lead the troops.

The sergeant, Onalaja Onajide, died during a shooting incident at the division on May 10.

“However, nine of our gallant soldiers were wounded in action with no loss of life," the official added.

Gabriel Olonisakin has refused to transmit officers' appeals against their dismissal to President Muhammadu Buhari.

Nigeria has been battling Boko Haram for over 10 years.

The report captures the trauma and suffering widows and children of fallen Nigerian soldiers face in the aftermath of the ...

An official said the insurgents were planning "a heavy onslaught on the village".

Usman Mohammed takes over from Faruk Yahaya, who has been redeployed to Operation Lafiya Dole as new Theatre Commander.

The attack is coming amidst a lockdown ordered by Governor Ahmadu Fintiri to contain coronavirus in the state.

The Nigerian Army distanced itself from a controversial ban on voluntary retirement of personnel, but its internal circular counters that ...

As Nigeria's counter-insurgency campaign flounders amidst dwindling resources, military chiefs are finding it difficult to keep the rank-and-file in active ...

“And for our friends, the journalists, who have seen it all right from the beginning, we are inviting you to ...

The police in Delta said a slain man, identified as Joseph Pessu, was killed by soldiers.

A spokesman said the Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, has commenced action on the directive.

The Delta State government has identified the slain youth.

Olusegun Adeniyi, in a major reshuffle of top army officers, was redeployed after saying troops were poorly equipped.

Another major-general, F. Yahaya, will now lead the Boko Haram war as theatre commander of Operation Lafiya Dole.

The theater commander of Operation Lafiya Dole speaks to the Army chief on last week's deadly attack on soldiers.

The attack occurred around Galkogo Forest, in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State on Sunday.

The memo directs the suspension of all projected 2020 events of the army that involves large gatherings including meetings, briefings, ...

Senators discussed several issues of national importance ranging from the oil price crash to the Social Media bill and constitutional ...

The bill, ‘Protection from Internet Falsehood and Manipulations Bill, 2019,’ was introduced in the Senate in November 2019.

The Nigerian Army, Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Islamic Affairs and Civil Voices Coalition for protection of right and privileges ...

UNICEF said some of the children were reported to have been missing for up to four and five years, with ...

Sources say the suspects were en route Mada LGA from Mariri village in Lere LGA of Zamfara State when the ...