Tag: NIGERIAN ARMY

Press Freedom: News Central stands by own Editor

Press Freedom: News Central stands by own Editor

By Infactng The management of News Central Television says it stands by its Abuja Bureau Chief, Amadin Uyi as he battles against repression from the Nigerian Army. Mr Uyi, who has covered the military for almost a decade was removed and blacklisted from the Army information portal after he asked ...

2023 Election: Tinubu seeks soft landing for terrorists

Tinubu wants 50 million youths for the Army

By Elohor Igbru Former Lagos governor and a leader in the All Progressive Congress APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has called for a massive recruitment into the Nigerian Army amounting to at least 50 million youths. This measure, in Tinubu's view would help to mitigate the high rate of unemployment in ...

Army explains General Irefin’s death

Army explains General Irefin’s death

By Elohor Igbru, Defence Correspondent Nigeria Army has explained in details the circumstances leading to the death of the former General Officer Commanding (GOC) 6 Division, Major General Olu Irefin. General Irefin died while attending the Chief of Army Staff Annual Conference in Abuja from complications arising from Covid-19 infection. ...

Surrender now- Air Force Chief tells bandits as NAF kills 369 bandits in five months

Boko Haram: Depressed Soldier kills Officer in Borno

By Elohor Igbru Tragedy struck yesterday in Bama, Borno state as a trooper of the Nigerian Army serving in 202 Battalion of 21 Special Armoured Brigade Bama, went beserk, shot and killed an officer (a Subaltern). In a statement released by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col Sagir Musa, ...

Ihejirika deserves apology

Ihejirika deserves apology

By Senator Iroegbu Time, it is said, is a revealer of all things as it would help to unravel lies and perpetuate the truth. This is exactly the case with a former Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt-Gen. Onyeabor Azubuike Ihejirika who was at the helm of the Service from ...

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