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Jun

22

2024

Army Aviation kicks off, as Military receives first aircraft batch

NATIONAL NEWS#ArmyAviation, #nigerianarmy

Army Aviation kicks off, as Military receives first aircraft batch The Nigerian Army has taken delivery of its first set of aircraft The Nigerian Army (NA) has taken a significant step in enhancing its operational capabilities with the delivery of the first batch of new aircraft. The berthing of the aircraft marks a significant milestone in the development of the Nigerian Army Aviation’s capacity to provide air support for ground operations. The aircraft BELL UH-1H (HUEY) helicopters, were formally received by the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja in a brief ceremony held at the Nnamdi Azikiwe…

Jun

03

2024

By Famous Reporters

OMPAN Commiserates With Nigerian Army Over Death Of Personnel In Aba

METRO#nigerianarmy, #OMPAN, #Sit-at-home, #UnknownGunmen

OMPAN Commiserates With Nigerian Army Over Death Of Personnel In Aba The Abia State Chapter of the Online Media Practitioners Association of Nigeria(OMPAN), has commiserated with the Nigerian Army over the killing of five of its personnel by yet-to-be identified gunmen in Aba, the commercial centre of the state. OMPAN in a statement endorsed by its Chairman, Chief Promise U. Okoro described the death of the soldiers as painful and one that should be condemned by every lover of peace, especially as it came at a time when the Nigerian Army under the leadership of Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja is…

Oct

05

2023

By Famous Reporters

JUST IN: Senior army officer, Major General, court martialed in wheelchair for $1.4m, N74m theft

NEWS#CourtMartial, #Forgery, #nigerianarmy

JUST IN: Senior army officer, Major General, court martialed in wheelchair for stealing $1.4m, N74m A special court martial set up by the Nigerian Army has found the former Group Managing Director and Executive Vice Chairman of Nigerian Army Properties Limited, Major General Umar Muazu Mohammed guilty of 14 of 18 count charges which are all contrary to service laws. The charges include stealing, forgery, conspiracy, Theft, and Unauthorized diversion of Army property among others and they are all subject to service discipline. Among the charges was the collection of a sum of $1.045,400 paid by shipping companies for the…

Aug

21

2023

By Famous Reporters

Army Commences Investigation Into Alleged stabbing Innocent Driver by faceless Soldier

NATIONAL NEWS#NAOSNP, #nigerianarmy

Army Commences Investigation Into Alleged stabbing od Innocent Driver by faceless Soldier Following the stabbing to death of a civilian driver allegedly carried out by some faceless soldiers under the 81 Division, Nigerian Army’s (NA) jurisdiction, the General Officer Commanding (GOC), Maj Gen MT Usman, has instituted an investigative panel to unravel the faces of the soldiers and possible prosecution. It was learnt that the driver identified as Mr Lawal was killed by some persons in military uniform on the night of 17th August, 2023, around Iyana Ipaja axis and went away with his Tokunbo car after he was stopped…

Aug

03

2023

By Famous Reporters

Armed Forces yet to receive order for military intervention In Republic Of Niger

SECURITY#ECOWAS, #nigerianarmy, #security

Armed Forces yet to receive order for military intervention In Republic Of Niger The attention of the Armed Forces of Nigeria has been drawn to an online report stating that the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) is assembling its forces for military action in Republic of Niger. The AFN is yet to receive any order from the appropriate authority to commence military action, against the Military Junta in Niger. It’s no longer news that some members of the Republic of Niger Armed Forces seized power from a democratically elected government through un-constitutional means. In reaction to this illegal takeover of…

Jul

27

2023

By Famous Reporters

MNJTF Partners Chadian Army for Continuous Onslaught Against Terrorism

SECURITY#JointTaskForce, #nigerianarmy

MNJTF Partners Chadian Army for Continuous Onslaught Against Terrorism The new Force Commander of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), Major General Ibrahim Sallau Ali, has appreciated the Chadian Armed Forces for its support, and appealed for more cooperation that would aid in achieving the mandate of the MNJTF. He stated this during a maiden visit to the Chadian Chief of General Staff, General Abakar Abdelkarim Daoud, in his office on Wednesday. A statement signed by Military Public Information Officer, Ndjemena, Lt. Col. Abubakar Abdullahi, and made available to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP), said the…

May

10

2023

By Famous Reporters

81 Division Commences Officers’ Training Week *As GOC enjoins officers to leverage on benefits

SECURITY#NAOSNP, #nigerianarmy

81 Division Commences Officers' Training Week *As GOC enjoins officers to leverage on benefits As part of efforts to further build effective leadership skills among officers within the Nigerian Army 81 Division, the Division yesterday started its 2023 Officers Training Week. The training which will last three days is themed 'Enhancing Operational Preparedness of Officers for Participation in Joint and Multi-agency Operations Within 81 Division Area of Responsibility'. At the training which is ongoing at the 9 Brigade Officers' Mess, Maryland, Ikeja Lagos, National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP can report that the General Officer Commanding (GOC), 81…

May

06

2023

By Famous Reporters

Commanders Swap Leadership Roles, As Brig. Gen. Edet Takes-over 9 Brigade, Brig. Gen. Akpaumontia Head 12 Brigade Lokoja

SECURITY#NAOSNP, #nigerianarmy

Army Commanders Swap Leadership Roles, As Brig. Gen. Edet Takes-over 9 Brigade, Brig. Gen. Akpaumontia Head 12 Brigade Lokoja • Commanders hail COAS Faruk Yahaya, encourage officers to be hardworking and law-abiding It was a day of tributes, salutes, and commendations yesterday at the Nigerian Army 9 Brigade HQ Maryland, Lagos as the erstwhile Brigade Commander, Brig. Gen. I E Akpaumontia hands over the reins of power of the 9 Brigade to another worthy Commander, Brig. Gen. NJ Edet. In a remarkable swap leadership role, National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP can report that Brig. Gen.…

Feb

16

2023

By Famous Reporters

Killing of Soldier: Angry Mob Attacked Police Station, Not Soldiers, Army Clarifies

NATIONAL NEWS, Uncategorized#KillingOfASoldier, #NAOSNP, #nigerianarmy

Killing of Soldier: Angry Mob Attacked Police Station, Not Soldiers, Army Clarifies The Nigerian Army has said that the burning of the police station in the Ogijo community in Ikorodu Lagos was carried out by an angry mob that witnessed the killing of a soldier, and not by soldiers. The army made the clarification in a statement signed by the Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations 81 Division Nigerian Army, Lieutenant Colonel Olabisi Olalekan Ayeni, and made available to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP), adding that troops have been deployed around the vicinity of the…

Feb

09

2023

By Famous Reporters

Army Has Evidently Recorded Tremendous Successes In Yobe State’ – Gov. Mai Mala Buni •WASA is to strengthen relationship among officers- Maj. Gen. Saraso

NATIONAL NEWS, SECURITY#FarukYahaya, #Insecurity, #nigerianarmy, #security

Army Has Evidently Recorded Tremendous Successes In Yobe State' - Gov. Mai Mala Buni •WASA is to strengthen relationship among officers- Maj. Gen. Saraso The Executive Governor of Yobe State, Honourable Mai Mala Buni has disclosed "I am bold to say that the Nigerian Army has evidently recorded tremendous successes in the ongoing war against insurgency in Yobe State." National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP gathered that the Governor made the statement of confidence on Saturday 4th February 2023 during Headquarters Sector Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) West African Social Activities held at the August 27 Stadium in Damaturu,…