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Shekau disguises as woman in attempt to escape – Army
The Nigerian Army says credible information indicates that factional leader of the Boko Haram sect, Abubakar Shekau, now dresses as a woman in an...
Army order officers, soldiers to learn Yoruba, Igbo, Hausa in one...
The Army has given its personnel one year to learn and be proficient in the three major Nigerian languages – Yoruba, Igbo and Hausa.
“Invariably,...
Insurgency: Buratai lauds troops’ commitment, promises prompt payment of operational allowances
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has assured troops of Operation Lafiya Dole that their operational allowances owed them for the last...
Second rescued girl not abducted in Chibok – BBOG group
The #BringBackOurGirls (BBOG) group has weighed in on the controversy surrounding the identity of Serah Luka, who was among 97 women and children rescued...
Soldiers, Boko Haram terrorists in fierce gun battle
Boko Haram fighters on Monday attacked Nigerian soldiers in Borno, where the jihadists have been waging a seven-year insurgency, the army said.
"Boko Haram terrorists...
Nigerian Army confirms murder of abducted colonel
The Nigerian Army on Tuesday confirmed that one of its officers kidnapped on Sunday has been killed by his abductors.
“The Nigerian Army wishes to...
Buratai orders all army officers to declare assets
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, has directed all officers of the Nigerian Army who have not declared their assets to...