Army Warns Churches Against MASSOB-Ordered Civil War Memorials, Says Directive Illegal

Army Warns Churches Against MASSOB-Ordered Civil War Memorials, Says Directive Illegal

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Nigerian Army has described as illegal and provocative a directive allegedly issued by the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB), instructing churches across the South-East and parts of the South-South to hold memorial services for victims of the Nigerian Civil War. In a statement issued by the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 82 Division, Lieutenant Colonel Olabisi Olalekan Ayeni, […]

June 1, 2026 16

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IGP Disu Receives Civil Society Delegates, Vows Tougher Police Accountability Mechanisms

By Toffa Momoh | Abuja The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, received a distinguished delegation of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) led by human rights lawyer Femi Falana SAN, at the Force Headquarters in Abuja. The delegation, according to a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) Anthony Placid on Thursday, in Abuja, included prominent figures from the legal, human rights, governance, and security reform sectors. Femi Falana […]

April 12, 2026 16

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Military Boosts Civil Relations with School Support Initiative in Anambra

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Armed Forces has provided educational materials to pupils of Ogwumabiri Primary School in Lilu, Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State, in a move aimed at strengthening civil-military relations and supporting learning in the community. According to a statement signed by the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 82 Division, Lieutenant Colonel Olalekan Ayeni, the outreach was carried out under Operation UDOKA as part of efforts […]

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