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The Nigerian Army, Sunday, said it has taken cognisance of an incident involving one of its personnel, Private Christopher Emmanuel, who allegedly assaulted a female food vendor, Doshima, in Kula, …
We’re investigating alleged assault on Benue food vendor – Army Read More
The Commander of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), Maj.-Gen. Folusho Oyinlola, has decried the influx of a large number of cattle into Barkin Ladi Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau. Oyinlola, …
Army raises alarm over influx of cattle into Plateau Read More
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede has said the Nigerian Army introduced new techniques and procedures to defeat the nation’s adversaries and end terrorism. He said this …
Nigerian Army adopts new techniques to end terrorism Read More
The Nigerian Army has appointed Lieutenant Colonel Anele Onyechi Appolonia as Director, Army Public Relations. Anele will take over from Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, who has been posted to the …
Army appoints first female spokesperson Read More
In a reinvigorated onslaught against the criminal enterprise of oil thieves and associated crimes at the Joint Operations Area (JOA), the troops of 6 Division, Nigerian Army, have sustained the …
Niger Delta: Army arrests 43 oil thieves, confiscates 254,000 litres of products Read More
Troops from the 81 Division Nigerian Army operating within Lagos and Ogun states, have intercepted 320 wraps of substance suspected to be Cannabis Sativa during a routine patrol in Odeda …
Army seizes 320 wraps of suspected cannabis in Ogun Read More
In furtherance of efforts to combat insecurity in states across the federation, the Nigerian army, in collaboration with a communications company, Briech UAS, has demonstrated and unveiled the first and …
Insecurity: Army, communications company unveil indigenous attack drones, bombs Read More
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has underscored the need for a stronger collaboration between the Nigerian Army and the media, stating their joint role …
COAS urges strong army, media synergy on security Read More
Some taskforce members on Wednesday allegedly attacked a Soldier at the international market, Ebonyi state. The attack triggered panic on marketers doing their business at the lot 2 of the …
Pandemonium as taskforce launch attack on soldier in Ebonyi Read More
Anambra state joint security team, comprising the Police, military and local Vigilante, Tuesday, intercepted suspected kidnap syndicate at Ihiala, Ihiala Local Government Area (LGA), killing one and rescuing a kidnap …
Security operatives intercept kidnap syndicate, kill one, rescue victim in Anambra Read More
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have arrested a soldier, Lance Corporal Sani Aminu, for allegedly being in possession of a substance suspected to be ‘Canadian Loud’, a highly …
Police arrest soldier with ‘Canadian Loud’ in Lagos Read More
General Officer Commanding (GOC) 81 Division of the Nigerian Army, Maj.- Gen. Farouk Minjiyawa, has described the death of late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, as a …
Lagbaja’s death, a collosal loss – GOC 81 Div. Read More
Fifteen generals of the Nigerian Army from the Artillery Corps have bowed out of service. In a post on Sunday on X, the Nigerian Army said the retired officers consist …
15 Army Generals bow out of service Read MoreThe Nigerian Army has described as fakenews reports on social media and some online platforms ( not blueprint.ng) that the Chief of Army Staff Lt.-Gen. Toareed Lagbaja has died of …
Reports of COAS’ death fake news – Army Read More
The Nigerian Army has debunked reports alleging that two army officers detained a civilian over dealings with a soldier’s girlfriend in Minna. A media report (not blueprint.ng) had alleged that …
Army denies alleged detention of civilian over dealings with soldier’s girlfriend in Minna Read MoreThe 6th Division of the Nigerian Army has reiterated the commitment to enhancing the capacity of its personnel to ensure effective service delivery. General Officer Commanding 6th Division of the …
Rivers: Army to enhance personnel capacity for service delivery Read More
The Nigerian Army has charged its personnel to continuously maintain regular training to enhance their capabilities in addressing security challenges. The commander, 2 Brigade Nigerian Army, Brig-Gen. Jaa’far Ibrahim, gave …
Army charges personnel on operational skills Read More
The Defence Headquaters (DHQ) Friday says troops deployed for counter insurgency operations across the country neutralised 253 and arrested 172 persons. The military high command also said troops arrested 15 …
Troops neutralise 253, arrest 172 in one week – DHQ Read More
An Abuja-based Information Technology (IT) firm, Sure Group, has introduced an application to register and verify Taxi drivers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as part of measures to curb …
Abuja: Firm unveils security app for taxi drivers to curb ‘one chance’ challenge Read More
The Nigerian Army has handed over Lydia Simon, the rescued Chibok schoolgirl and her three children to the Borno State government for reunification with her family. The theatre commander, North-East …
Another Chibok girl, 3 others rescued in Borno Read More
The Nigerian Army has confirmed the dismissal of two soldiers involved in an alleged theft of armoured cables from the premises of Dangote Refinery in Lagos State. The two soldiers, …
Nigerian Army dismisses two soldiers for stealing Dangote Refinery’s cables Read More
The Minister of Defence, Muhammed Badaru Abubakar, has advocated for jointness of operations amongst all the security forces of the nation in combating modern conflicts saying that no modern conflict …
Defence minister advocates for jointness of operations in resolving modern conflicts Read More
The Nigerian Army has released the traditional ruler of Ewu Kingdom, Clement Ikolo to the Senator representing Delta Central, Ede Dafinone. The spokesman for the Army, Major General Clement Nwachukwu …
Breaking: Army free monarch linked to killing of soldiers Read More
Green Beret and Gallant Queens of the Nigeria Army have emerged champions of the 2024 Kaduna State Football Association (FA) Cup in the men and women’s category respectively. Green Beret …
Nigeria Army rule 2024 Kaduna FA Cup Read More
Akwa Ibom state Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has declared readiness of the government to partner with the Nigerian Army to provide affordable housing for personnel which they continue to use …
Akwa Ibom government, Nigerian Army partner on affordable housing for personnel Read More