#nigerianarmy Archives | FAMOUS REPORTERS

Jul

14

2026

Why Bandits Killed Two of Our Colleagues – Rescued Oyo School Principal Reveals 56-Day Ordeal

CRIME, Human Interest, Uncategorized#Bandits, #CommunityHighSchool, #nigerianarmy, #OyoKidnapping, #OyoSchoolKidnap, #SchoolAbduction, #SeyiMakinde, #TeachersKidnapped

Why Bandits Killed Two of Our Colleagues – Rescued Oyo School Principal Reveals 56-Day Ordeal After surviving 56 terrifying days in the hands of kidnappers, the principal of Community High School, Esiele, has revealed the chilling moment two fellow captives were deliberately killed to pressure the government. Her emotional account offers a disturbing glimpse into the horrors endured by teachers and pupils during one of Oyo State's most shocking school abductions. The principal of Community High School, Esiele, Oyo State, Mrs. Rachael Alamu, has revealed that kidnappers killed two captives during a 56-day ordeal to pressure the government into meeting…

Oct

25

2025

By Famous Reporters

Breaking: Tinubu Appoints General Olufemi Oluyede as New Chief of Defence Staff, Sacks General Musa and Others

NATIONAL NEWS#2025ArmyReshuffle, #BolaTinubu #BreakingNews, #ChiefOfDefenceStaff, #DefenceReform, #GeneralChristopherMusa, #GeneralMusa, #LeadershipChange, #NationalSecurity, #NigeriaDefence, #NigeriaMilitary, #nigerianarmy, #NigerianMilitary, #OlufemiOluyede, #ServiceChiefs, #Tinubu

Breaking: Tinubu Appoints General Olufemi Oluyede as New Chief of Defence Staff, Sacks General Musa and Others "President Bola Tinubu appoints General Olufemi Oluyede as Nigeria’s new Chief of Defence Staff, replacing General Christopher Musa, in a major reshuffle of the nation’s Service Chiefs to strengthen national security." President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed General Olufemi Oluyede as the new Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), replacing General Christopher Musa in a major shake-up within Nigeria’s military leadership. A statement issued on Friday by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, confirmed the sweeping changes…

Aug

28

2025

By Famous Reporters

Police Inspector shielding illegal mining truck allegedly shoots soldier dead

Economy#Illegalmining, #Intetception, #nigerianarmy

Police Inspector shielding illegal mining truck allegedly shoots soldier dead There was tension in Bauchi state, in the early hours of, Thursday, August 25, as a trigger happy Inspector of the Nigeria Police, allegedly shot dead a soldier of the Nigerian army, all in a bid to assist aid an illegal mining truck in Bauchi while helping illegal mining truck slip away from possible arrest. Reportedly, the mobile police officer Inspector allegedly gunned down the soldier of the Nigerian Army, while trying to intercept a truck suspected to be conveying solid minerals from an illegal mining site in Futuk, Alkaleri…

Nov

14

2024

By Famous Reporters

Late COAS Lt. Gen Lagbaja Commences, As Body Departs Lagos To Abuja

NATIONAL NEWS#nigerianarmy, #TaoreedLagbaja

Late COAS Lt. Gen Lagbaja Commences, As Body Departs Lagos To Abuja The body of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja has arrived at the Nigerian Airforce wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP can report. The body which was received by soldiers of the Guards Brigade who are set to pay their last respects to Lt. General Lagbaja, arrived at exactly 9 am. The remains of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja lying in state in Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. NAOSNP can reports that…

Nov

12

2024

By Famous Reporters

Troops Arrest 19 Suspects, Seize 260,000 Litres of Stolen Oil Products in Crackdown on Theft

METRO#Creeks, #Gasoil, #nigerianarmy, #security

Troops Arrest 19 Suspects, Seize 260,000 Litres of Stolen Oil Products in Crackdown on Theft According to the Nigeria Army, troops have successfully removed more than 43 illicit oil bunkering hubs, detained 19 economic saboteurs, and seized more than 260,000 liters of stolen goods in the Niger Delta. The military also destroyed more than 11 cars, 21 boats, and 11 motorcycles that were utilized to steal crude oil in the area, according to a statement released on Sunday by Lieutenant Colonel Danjuma Jonah Danjuma, Acting Deputy Director, 6 Division Army Public Relations. The statement claims that in Rivers State, troops…

Nov

06

2024

By Famous Reporters

COAS’ DEATH: IGP Egbetokun Shelves All Personal, Social Engagements To Honour Late Lt. Gen Lagbaja

NATIONAL NEWS#nigerianarmy, #TaoreedLagbaja

COAS' DEATH: IGP Egbetokun Shelves All Personal, Social Engagements To Honour Late Lt. Gen Lagbaja The Nigeria Police Force is deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja on November 5, 2024, National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP can report. To pay tribute, the Inspector-General of Police has cancelled all non-essential personal and social engagements and non-urgent commitments for the next two days. General Lagbaja was a highly respected figure, known for his tireless efforts in combating insurgency, armed banditry, and violent extremism. His dedication to the Nigerian Army and the nation earned him great…

Jun

22

2024

By Famous Reporters

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…