Tag: #NigerianArmy
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TRAIN HARD OR LOSE: ARMY SAYS PREPARATION IS THE REAL WEAPON
In modern warfare, it’s not just firepower — it’s fitness, skill, and readiness that decide who wins. The Nigerian Army has sent a clear message to its troops: the battlefield rewards only the prepared. Speaking at the Guards Brigade competition in Abuja, Adewale Adekeye stressed that continuous, realistic training is the backbone of military success…
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FOREST SWEEP: TROOPS SMASH BANDIT CAMPS, SEIZE FAMILIES, CRIPPLE OPERATIONS
Deep in Bauchi’s forests, the military just dealt bandits a heavy blow, camps flattened, logistics gone, and escape routes cut off. The Nigerian Army has ramped up its offensive in Bauchi, storming terrorist hideouts and dismantling key operations in the Dajin Madam forest. Working alongside the Office of the National Security Adviser, troops from the…
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ARMY TURNS UP THE HEAT: TROOPS BATTLE FOR FITNESS & FIREPOWER IN SOKOTO
No parade ground drills here this is where strength, stamina, and soldiering skills go head-to-head. The Nigerian Army has kicked off its 2026 Inter-Brigade Corporals and Below Competition in Sokoto and it’s not your average contest. From endurance runs to weapon handling and tactical drills, soldiers are being pushed to their limits to prove one…
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EDO GOV URGES YOUTHS TO APPLY FOR NIGERIAN ARMY RECRUITMENT
Governor Monday Okpebholo says the ongoing Army intake is a pathway to career growth, national service, and personal development for Edo youths. Governor Monday Okpebholo has called on eligible young men and women in Edo State to participate in the Nigerian Army 91st Regular Recruits Intake. The appeal comes ahead of the Nigerian Army sensitisation…
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ARMY DECORATES 5 NEW LT.-COLONELS, DEMANDS HIGHER STANDARDS
Promotion comes with pressure as the Nigerian Army urges newly elevated officers to lead with discipline and deliver stronger results. Brig.-Gen. Ahmed Balogun, Commander of the 4 Brigade Nigerian Army, has decorated five newly promoted Lieutenant Colonels in Benin, charging them to justify their elevation through discipline, loyalty and improved service delivery. According to the…
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NIGERIAN ARMY PRIORITISES TRAINING AND WELFARE TO STEM MEDICAL BRAIN DRAIN
The Nigerian Army says it is stepping up training, welfare, and salary reforms to stop the exit of its medical experts and strengthen military healthcare delivery. Brig.-Gen. Innocent Enwuchola, Commander Corps of Medical (CCM) of the Nigerian Army Medical Corps, says the military is prioritising staff welfare and capacity building to curb brain drain within…
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BETTER PAY, BETTER FIGHT: TROOPS’ MORALE RISES ON IMPROVED WELFARE
From higher allowances to better feeding and faster rotations, Nigerian troops say improved welfare is boosting their confidence on the battlefield. Fresh findings show that welfare conditions for frontline soldiers have significantly improved, lifting morale across operations under Operation Hadin Kai and beyond. Troops revealed that monthly operational allowances have jumped to about ₦60,000, up…
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ARMY STORMS TURJI’S CAMP, TAKES OUT SCORES OF BANDITS
A fierce gun battle deep in the forest ends in heavy losses for bandits as troops push deeper into notorious strongholds. Troops of the Nigerian Army have dealt a major blow to banditry, neutralising dozens of fighters in a raid on hideouts linked to notorious kingpin Bello Turji. The operation, carried out by the 8…
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PLAN TO WIN: GOC PUSHES STRONGER SECURITY TEAMWORK IN NORTH-WEST OPS
With insecurity evolving fast, the Army is doubling down on smarter planning and stronger collaboration across agencies. The General Officer Commanding 1 Division, Abubakar Wase, has called for deeper inter-agency cooperation to boost the effectiveness of military operations, especially in Nigeria’s troubled North-West. Speaking at the opening of the 2026 1 Division Operations Planning Cadre…
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ARMY GOC OPENS 2026 OPERATIONS PLANNING TRAINING FOR OFFICERS IN KADUNA
1 Division pushes sharper strategy and inter-agency coordination to tackle North-West security challenges. The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 1 Division, Maj.-Gen. Abubakar Wase, has flagged off the 2026 Operations Planning Cadre, aimed at strengthening the planning and decision-making skills of Nigerian Army officers. Speaking at the opening in Kaduna, Wase—also Commander of Sector 1, Operation…
