Tag: the Nigerian army

Oct

2021

OGUTA RUGA/ IZOMBE CLASH: Ohanaeze Youth Council Vindicates Uzodinma, Warns Imo PDP … Gives insights into Izombe clash Blame Militants, Military Accuses Army of unprofessionalism

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OGUTA RUGA/ IZOMBE CLASH: Ohanaeze Youth Council Vindicates Uzodinma, Warns Imo PDP… Gives insights into Izombe clash*Blame Militants, Military*Accuses Army of unprofessionalism The Ohanaeze Youth Council, OYC- the apex youth organization in Igboland has sent a stern warning to the People Democratic Party(PDP) in Imo State, urging them to desist from blackmailing the governor of Imo State Sen. Hope Uzodinma "with imaginary RUGA settlement in Ugota that doesn't exist anywhere." The National President of Ohanaeze Youth Council, Comrade Igboayaka O. Igboayaka, gave this warning today, Thursday October 14, in a press briefing in Owerri, the capital of Imo State, blaming…

Oct

2021

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Veteran Actor, Chinwetalu Agu released from DSS Custody

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Veteran Actor, Chinwetalu Agu released from DSS Custody The director of Communications, Actors Guild of Nigeria, Monalisa Chinda Coker has confirmed the release of the veteran Actor, Chinwetalu Agu from the custody of Department of State Services, DSS in Abuja. This was shortly after the news of the transfer of the detained Actor to DSS office in Abuja went viral. This was revealed in a statement signed by the director of Communications, Actors Guild of Nigeria, Monalisa Chinda Coker. The release read in detail: “The National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Ejezie Emeka Rollas has yet again secured…

Aug

2021

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NDA Attack: Igbo, Christian Security Officers, main Target- OYC<br>Reveals impending killings in disguised accident

NDA Attack: Igbo, Christian Security Officers, main Target- OYC
Reveals impending killings in disguised accident

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PRESS RELEASE NDA Attack: Igbo, Christian Security Officers, main Target- OYCReveals impending killings in disguised accident Following the recent bloody on Nigeria Defense Academy, NDA, during which Igbo and Christians officers were brutally murdered, the apex youth organization in Igboland, Ohanaeze Youth Council, OYC- has advised Igbo and Christian security officers in various departments in Nigeria to consistently stay on guard. The Council gave the advice through its national President, Comrade Igboayaka O. Igboayaka in an interactive session with newsmen in Owerri, the capital of Imo State, Tuesday, August 31, 2021 after extended security meeting of the council as regards…

Jun

2021

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June 1st In Imo: Wife, Child Watch As Army Shoots Dead Mbieri Germany Returnee Husband @ Checkpoint

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A man identified as Mr. Unachukwu Nwaogu from Mbieri, in Owerri, Imo State has been reported shot by a Nigerian Army, today, June 1st, in the city of Owerri. A source who disclosed this to famous reporters, Tuesday's night but pleaded for anonymity said Nwaogu was on his way to Sam Mbakwe Airport, Owerri, in his bid to return to Germany. Reportedly, the deceased met his in untimely death at a military checkpoint by the Nigerian Army. The source wrote: "So painful. 1st of June, Mr. Unachukwu Nwaogu from Mbieri who's based in Hamburg, Germany was shot in the presence…

May

2021

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Read Detailed Burial Proceedings Of Attahiru, 6 Others At National Military Cemetery Today

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Nigeria Chief of Army Staff, Ibrahim Attahiru who died in a plane crash, in Kaduna, on Friday, May 21, 2021. As the nation mourns the sudden death of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Late Lieutenant General Ibrahim Attahiru and 6 other senior officers who lost their lives in an air plane crash, the Nigerian Army has commenced with the burial proceedings, slated for today Saturday, 22 May 21. The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig General Mohammed Yerima in a statement disclosed that, “It will commence at the National Mosque and National Christian Centre, Abuja by 1000hrs respectively.“Consequently, the internment…

Mar

2021

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GOC 82 Div. assures soldiers of better welfare

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The Nigerian Army Maj.- Gen. Abiodun Lagbaja, General Officer Commanding (GOC), 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, has assured officers and men of President Muhammadu Buhari’s desire to improve their welfare. Lagbaja gave the assurance at his maiden familiarisation and operational visit to Army headquarters in Owerri on Tuesday. The GOC said he had been briefed of the challenges facing the brigade by the Brigade Commander, 34 Artillery Brigade, Brig.-Gen. Ibrahim Tukura, and the Garrison Commander and promised to tackle them. “It is necessary for me to come and visit you on my familiarisation tour of the formation under 82…

Sep

2020

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Slug: Enugu Royal Father Raises Alarm Over Calculated Attempt By Army Officer to Smear His Image.

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Ignatius Okpara, Enugu The Traditional ruler of Oruku Community in Nkanu East council area of Enugu state, South- East Nigeria, Igwe Emmanuel Mbah, has threatened legal action against a serving Nigeria Army officer, Major Raphael Okenwa, his Uncle, a retired Permanent Secretary, Chief Raymond Okenwa, Moses Nnamani, and others, over alleged character defamation and campaign of calumny against his person via various social media platforms. He therefore, warned them to desist forthwith from such wicked act, or meet him in court, saying his sin against the fellow kinsmen is because of his disposition towards probing how the past leadership of…