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The panel was set up by the army on March 8 in the aftermath of an Amnesty International report.

The exercise was also necessary in ensuring the certification of the airport.

Lucky Irabor, a major general, moves to head the multinational joint task force against Boko Haram.

The terrorists are currently being further interrogated, the army says.

Nigeria has a long history of military coups.

The panel was inaugurated to investigate the procurement of arms and ammunition for the Armed Forces from 2007 to 2015.

"The late cultist was on the wanted list of Rivers Police command."

Assorted arms and ammunition, including two G3 rifles, two pump action rifles, were recovered.

Western governments and civic groups have expressed strong opposition to any military takeover of power in Nigeria.

The incident, the third in less than two weeks, has heightened tension in the campus.

The unit was set up “to further enhance security in parts of 1 Division Nigerian Army's area of responsibility”.

Candidates selected after zonal screening will commence training immediately at Depot Nigerian Army, Zaria.

Wednesday's attack came as the second of such incident around the neighbourhood in about 48 hours.

The response came a day after the army warned of undue interactions between its officers and politicians.

The new GOC takes over from Victor Ezugwu, a brigadier general.

Six soldiers had earlier been killed in the local government where the camp is based.

The Army said it is investigating the letter.

A new video released by the group also warns of an imminent bombing of Abuja.

The leader of the British team applauded the Nigerian participants.

Lucky Irabor, a major general, is now MNJTF Commander.

Senior army officers will be able to undertake academic training at the Centre for Peace and Strategic Studies of the ...

The bandits had also stolen about 100 cattle from a village.

The military killed a militant leader and arrested other suspects during a raid on Ajakpa.

Mr. Buratai is one of the few foreign dignitaries to be so honoured.

The Shiite leader has now been held without trial for 500 days.