Tag: military
Badaru denies claim of resigning over US, military action in the north
Mohammed Badaru, former minister of defence, says a viral publication alleging he resigned over military operations is “entirely false”. Badaru announced his ...Military confirms killing of five soldiers in Zamfara
The Nigerian Army under Operation Fansan Yamma has confirmed the death of five soldiers in an ambush along the Lilo–Kotorkoshi road in ...We killed over 70 terrorists but lost 22 troops in north-east operation – Military
Troops attached to Operation Hadin Kai neutralised over 70 terrorists combatants and at least 3 of their commanders hibernating in an enclave ...Police, military didn’t fire live bullets during #EndBadGovernance protest – Egbetokun
Kayode Egbetokun, the inspector-general of police (IGP), says security operatives did not shoot live ammunition at protesters during the #EndBadGovernance demonstration. During ...I was part of protest against military without being violent, says Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu says he took part in the protest against the military regime in the country but was not violent. Tinubu ...Military has capacity to end insecurity, says Kwankwaso
A former Minister of Defence, Sen. Musa Kwankwaso, has said the military can end the current security challenge facing the country, given ...Delta: Military declares eight wanted for killing 17 soldiers
The Defence Headquarters has declared eight persons wanted. The suspects, which includes a Professor, were declared wanted in connection with the killing ...Military denies coup attempt, promises to sue media house that reported it
The Defence Headquarters has dismissed claims that the Guards Brigade had been placed on high alert due to suspicious movements, raising concerns ...Tinubu’s wife gifts police, military retirees, others N950m
No fewer than 250 police, military retirees, and other senior citizens across the country will be supported with a N950m by the ...CDS Rules Out Coup In Nigeria, Says Military Committed To Democracy
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has ruled out the possibility of a coup d’etat in Nigeria, assuring that the ...














