Nigerian Army Dismisses Mutiny Claims as ‘False Alarm’

Nigerian Army Dismisses Mutiny Claims as ‘False Alarm’

By Zainab Uzomah The Nigerian Army has strongly rejected an online report alleging that soldiers are threatening mutiny over salaries and allowances, describing the publication as unfounded, misleading and a deliberate attempt to sow distrust within the ranks. In a statement signed by Colonel Appolonia Anele, Acting Director of Army Public Relations, and issued on Monday, the Army said the report by Sahara Reporters was based on “anonymous and unverifiable […]

January 20, 2026 9

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Defence Chief Pledges Improved Welfare for Nigerian Troops at Armed Forces Celebration

By Zainab Uzomah Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, has said the military is implementing new welfare reforms for service personnel, with support from the highest levels of government. Speaking at the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day (AFCRD) Social Night in Abuja, General Oluyede told troops that the reforms were ongoing and aimed at improving living conditions for both serving and retired members of the […]

January 13, 2026 7

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Nigerian Army Dismisses Report Claiming COAS Raised Alarm Over Pipeline Vandalism

By Zainab Uzomah The Nigerian Army has rejected a media report suggesting that the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, raised concerns about rising pipeline vandalism during a recent visit to Port Harcourt. In a statement issued on Saturday,by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, the Army described the publication by Sahara Reporters — titled “Nigerian Army Chief Raises Alarm over Rising Pipeline Vandalism […]

January 13, 2026 13

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Nigerian Army Chief Visits Former Heads of State and Niger Governor, Pledges Stronger Security Measures

By Zainab Uzomah The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has paid courtesy visits to two former Nigerian Heads of State, Generals Ibrahim Babangida and Abdulsalami Abubakar, as well as the Governor of Niger State, Mohammed Umaru Bago, as part of efforts to strengthen security cooperation and enhance the Army’s operational readiness. According to a statement issued by Colonel Appolonia Anele, Acting Director of Army Public Relations, the […]

January 7, 2026 15

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Nigerian Air Force Intensifies Airstrikes on Terrorist Hideouts in North-East and North-West

By Zainab Uzomah The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says it has intensified air interdiction operations across the North-East and North-West, targeting terrorist hideouts, movement routes and logistics hubs in a two-day campaign conducted between 1 and 2 January. In a statement signed by NAF spokesperson Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the service said the operations—carried out under the joint task forces of Operations Hadin Kai and Fasan Yamma—were based on intelligence […]

January 3, 2026 14

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Nigerian Air Force C-130 Aircraft Arrives Portugal Safely for Maintenance

By Zainab Uzomah The Nigerian Air Force says its C-130 transport aircraft, NAF 913, has arrived safely in Portugal for ascheduled depot maintenance. In a statement on Friday, the Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, said the aircraft landed at the OGMA maintenance facility in Lisbon after transiting through Banjul and Casablanca in line with an updated flight plan. He said the ferry flight was completed […]

December 26, 2025 14

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The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, extends a heartfelt goodwill message to the Nigerian Air Force

The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, extends a heartfelt goodwill message to the officers, airmen, airwomen, and families of the Nigerian Air Force, as well as all Nigerians, as the nation celebrates the festive season. #FestiveSeason #GoodwillMessage #NigerianAirForce #ChiefOfTheAirStaff #Unity #PeaceAndProsperity

December 26, 2025 17

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Nigerian troops repel suspected militant incursion in Borno State

By Zainab Uzomah Troops of Nigeria’s Operation Hadin Kai have repelled an attempted incursion by suspected militants advancing from the Mandara Mountains into Bitta, in the country’s north-east, the military says. The army said the incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday, when surveillance systems detected fighters moving towards the area. Troops reportedly waited until the group entered what the military described as an effective engagement range before opening […]

December 18, 2025 17

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Tinubu pledges continued support for Nigerian Army at annual conference

By Zainab Uzomah President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening the Nigerian Army, pledging sustained support for the welfare, professionalism and operational effectiveness of the armed forces. The president gave the assurance at the opening of the Chief of Army Staff Annual Conference 2025, which began in Lagos on Monday. He was represented at the event by Vice-President Kashim Shettima. Mr Tinubu paid tribute to serving and […]

December 18, 2025 12

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