Tag: nigerian military

In the interview published Tuesday, Mr. Obasanjo, a card-carrying member of the PDP, openly endorsed opposition candidate, Mr. Buhari, saying ...

Mr. Tinubu says he is targeted by the Nigerian government.

The statement urged Nigeria’s security agencies to be impartial in providing security during and after elections.

“They are liable to be prosecuted for the grave offence of treason at the appropriate time.”

The blast killed at least 75 persons and wounded many others.

Commuters said the presence of the soldiers has caused heavy traffick gridlock

I am confident that the Borno sun will shine again and very soon

Two armoured vehicles, two artillery guns and 17 Hilux vehicles were captured from the insurgents.

A military base was attacked by Boko Haram on January 3.

AI says Nigerian authorities have a responsibility to protect its citizens.

Emergency and health workers are having a hard time evacuating bodies from the location.

The military was still taken by surprise when the attack eventually came.

​Mr. ​Shettima expresses sadness over attacks from insurgents​.​

We are very much in touch with leaders of security forces and we will continue to afford them all the ...

The new military plan came as the Jonathan administration became so worried by the activities of Boko Haram, especially after ...

The residents hope the freed man returns to their town someday.

A spokesperson said the Nigerian Army could not confirm whether Mr. Buhari’s claim of obtaining WASC in 1961 was verified ...

This is the first time senior army officers would be put on trial for alleged offences related to the campaign ...

“We are not safe here even though some people said on phone that the army is chasing them.”

There are no journalists, government officials, soldiers or independent monitors in Baga at present.

Mr. Omeri said the recent rise in suicide bombings by the terrorists was an indication that they were already running ...

The president praised the soldiers for their courage and patriotism.

President and service chiefs honoured soldiers who died defending Nigeria.

The president said he is not advocating retirement.

The military said it recovered anti-aircraft Guns