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Troops recovered Marte within COAS’s 48-hour ultimatum – Nigerian Army

John Ogunsemore Feb 23, 2021 0

The Nigerian Army has confirmed that troops recovered New Marte and adjoining communities in Borno, killing scores of Boko Haram/Islamic States West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists who had laid siege on the area for some days.The…

Security

Recapture towns under B’Haram captivity – Army chief urges troops

John Ogunsemore Feb 22, 2021 0

The Chief of Army Staff, Maj.-Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, says troops of Operation Lafiya Dole must within 48 hours recover towns captured recently by Boko Haram insurgents in Marte Local Government Area, LGA, of Borno State.Attahiru gave…

Politics

Electoral Act: Buhari was afraid of losing 2019 presidential election – Wike

John Ogunsemore Feb 1, 2021 0

Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike says President Muhammadu did not sign the amendment to the Electoral Act passed by the National Assembly because he was afraid of losing the 2019 election.Wike stated this Monday while fielding…

Government

I left Nigerian Army Better than I met it — Buratai

Sumaila Ogbaje Jan 29, 2021 0

The immediate past Chief of Army Staff retired Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, says he left the Nigerian Army better than he met.Buratai stated this in his valedictory speech during the Pulling Out Parade by the Nigerian…

Government

Nigeria @60: Army Chief Harps on Nigeria’s Unity, Warns Divisive Elements

Sumaila Ogbaje Oct 1, 2020 0

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai has warned that the Nigerian Army would continue to ensure the oneness and indivisibility of Nigeria, urging divisive elements to desist.Buratai, while speaking to the News…

News

Army dragged to court for arrest of wife of soldier that blasted Buratai

John Ogunsemore Jun 30, 2020 0

A soldier, Lance Corporal Martins Idakpani and his wife, Victoria, have dragged the Nigerian Army before a Federal High Court for violating their fundamental human rights.Joined as codefendants in the suit are the Chief of Army Staff,…

News

Buhari Condoles With Chief Of Army Staff, Buratai, Over Mother’s Death

Ismaila Chafe May 6, 2020 0

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday had a telephone conversation with the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Yusuf Buratai, commiserating with him over the passing of his mother, Hajiya Hauwa Yusuf Buratai. SEE ALSO: ‘I Don’t Owe Anyone An…

Government

COAS Buratai relocates to North East to Oversee Operations against Insurgency

Adefemola Akintade Apr 11, 2020 0

Tukur Buratai, Chief of Army Staff has relocated fully to the North-east to oversee operations against Boko Haram insurgency.This was contained in a statement by Sagir Musa, spokesman to the Nigerian Army.According to the statement,…

Government

Insurgency: Army Chief Relocates to North East

Sumaila Ogbaje Apr 11, 2020 0

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai has relocated to the North East to oversee and direct the overall operation in the theatre and other army operations across the country.The Acting Director, Army Public…

Government

Buratai Urges Troops to Brace Up for Final Defeat of Insurgency

Sumaila Ogbaje Apr 9, 2020 0

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai has tasked troops in the northeast theatre of operation to braze up for the final defeat of insurgents.Buratai gave the charge while addressing troops of Operation Harbin…

Security

COAS inaugurates flats at Ikeja Cantonment

Modupe Oremule Apr 1, 2020 0

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt.- Gen. Tukur Buratai, has inaugurated two blocks of 39 flats at the Nigeria Army Cantonment in Ikeja. SEE ALSO: Buhari meets Security Chiefs 24 hours after promising ‘hell’ for Boko Haram Col. Musa Sagir,…

Government

Recruitment: Army Engages Rivers Youth on Special Forces Training

Desmond Ejibas Mar 7, 2020 0

The Nigerian Army has started engaging Rivers youth planning to enlist in the army to boost its internal security operations in the country, an official said.Brig.-Gen. Emmanuel Akpan, Director, Directorate of Army…

Government

Army Will Emerge Victorious Against Enemies of Our National Peace ,Security— Buratai

Mohammed Tijjani Mar 7, 2020 0

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, says Nigerian army in collaboration with sister services will emerge victorious against enemies of national peace and security.Buratai stated this during the Nigerian…

Government

COAS Inaugurates Residential Apartments for Officers at Ikeja Cantonment

Modupe Oremule Feb 13, 2020 0

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai has inaugurated a seven-unit of Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) quarters at the Ikeja Army Cantonment in Lagos.The Public Relations Officer, Ikeja Army Cantonment, Maj. Clement…

News

Insecurity: Buratai reopens Maiduguri-Damboa road after 13 months closure

David Jan 28, 2020 0

Maiduguri-Damboa highway has been reopened by the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Tukur Buratai, after 13 months of closure by military over insecurity.Buratai disclosed this on Tuesday during the reopening ceremony held at Molai…

Government

Buratai Inaugurates Multi-Million Naira Projects

Mohammed Lawal Dec 7, 2019 0

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, on Saturday, commissioned series of projects worth millions of Naira at the Depot Nigerian Army and Nigeria Military School (NMS), Zaria.Inaugurating the projects at…

Community

Buratai Donates 1,000 Books, Remodel Primary School in Kaduna

Mohammad Tijjani Nov 22, 2019 0

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen Tukur Buratai has donated 1,000 books to pupils of his alma matter, Unguwar Sarki Musulmi LEA Primary School Kaduna.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Buratai, who began his search…

Government

Henceforth, Nigerians must carry Identity cards at all times -Nigerian Army

Adefemola Akintade Oct 9, 2019 0

Nigerian Army has charged Nigerians to carry their means of identification with them at all times. This is to enable easy identification as the Nigerian Army launches a new military exercise with the code name: Operation Positive…

Security

Army Reacts As Newly-Promoted Lieutenant General Allegedly Replaces Buratai

John Ogunsemore Jul 10, 2019 0

The Nigerian Army has said that there is no truth behind speculations that newly-promoted Lieutenant General, Lamidi O. Adeosun has replaced Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai.A Tuesday statement signed by Acting Director Army…

Security

Obey orders, be loyal or resign – Buratai tells officers, soldiers

Johnson Eyiangho Feb 20, 2019 0

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Buratai, on Wednesday gave officers and men of the Nigerian Army with doubtful loyalty to the Federal Government FridaY deadline to resign from the service.Buratai gave the ultimatum at an expanded…

Security

Buratai orders clampdown on IPOB, other groups threatening violence in the general elections

Samuel Oduoye Feb 5, 2019 0

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, has disclosed that the Indigenous People of Biafra and splinter groups in the South-East were threatening to disrupt the 2019 general elections.Consequent to this, he ordered the General…

News

Dire Security Report From North-east Worries Defence Minister

Tony Abu Momoh Aug 21, 2018 0

The Minister of Defence, Mansur Dan-Ali, has expressed concerns over the dire security reports from the North-east in spite of the various security improvements in the country.Dan-Ali revealed his worries about the North-east on Monday…

Security

How Traditional Rulers Can Stop Insurgency – Buratai

Saidu Adamu Mar 16, 2018 0

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, has challenged traditional rulers and religious leaders to wake up to their responsibility of restoring moral values and discipline among the youth.Buratai, in a remark at a security…

Government

Buratai searches for alleged coup plotters

Jide May 21, 2017

The Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai has begun an internal search for soldiers and officers alleged to be engaging in political meetings with the aim of toppling the government of President Muhammad Buhari.Quoting an unnamed top…

Government

Army set up military base in Buhari’s hometown amidst coup rumour

Jide May 20, 2017

The Nigerian Army has announced the creation of a unit in Daura, Katsina State, the home town of President Muhammadu Buhari.This is coming on the heels of the rumoured attempt by the military to overthrow the democratically…

Government

Army Confirms Buratai Heads Ground Troops Fighting Boko Haram

Owolabi Oluwasegun Feb 8, 2016 0

The Nigerian Army has confirmed that Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai is in charge of ground troops fighting the violent Boko Haram sect. The confirmation was made on Sunday after a news medium Daily Post, in an…

Opinion

Gen. Tukur Buratai: You Are Not The President Of Nigeria – By Adeolu Ademoyo

Opinion Jan 9, 2016 0

“…An attempt on COAS is akin to an attempt on a sitting President. So, in the cause of doing our work we make no apology to any group…” – Major General Adeniyi Oyebade, General Officer Commanding, One Mechanised Division, Kaduna.Dear…

Government

Army Chief Motivates Soldiers With Sallah Party

John Ogunsemore Sep 25, 2015 0

All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy, a proverb says. To this end, the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai has organised a Sallah party to motivate soldiers fighting against insurgency in Yola, Adamawa on Friday, the News…