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Amnesty International: Over 10,000 Nigerians Have Died in Military Custody During Boko Haram Insurgency

AkureNews9 months ago9 months ago03 mins

Amnesty International has reported that more than 10,000 civilians have died in military custody since the onset of the Boko Haram insurgency in Nigeria’s North-East. At a press conference on Thursday, Malam Isa Sanusi, the Country Director of Amnesty International, stressed the importance of holding the Nigerian government accountable to deliver justice for victims of…

Nigerian Soldier Dismissed Days Before Promotion for Stealing Phone

AkureNews10 months ago10 months ago02 mins

The Nigerian Army has dismissed Lance Corporal Kenewenimo Lokoja (12NA/67/3446) for allegedly stealing a colleague’s mobile phone while on an army-sponsored course. Sources revealed that Lokoja, who had recently been promoted to the rank of Corporal, was set to be decorated with his new rank just days before his dismissal last week. “He was dismissed…

Nigerian Army Defies Court Ruling, Holds 15 Cattle Dealers in Custody in Abuja for Months, Tampering with N88 Million and 341 Cows

AkureNews10 months ago10 months ago04 mins

We gathered that 12 of the men were arrested at a military checkpoint in the afternoon on May 17, 2024 on their way to purchase cows in some communities in Borno State, according to their lawyer, Barr Abdulwahab Aliyu. The Nigerian Army is defying a court order by continuing to detain 15 cattle dealers in…

Tinubu Requests National Assembly’s Confirmation of Lt. Gen. Oluyede as Chief of Army Staff

AkureNews10 months ago10 months ago02 mins

President Bola Tinubu has formally requested the Senate to confirm Lieutenant General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede as the substantive Chief of Army Staff. A similar request has also been sent to the House of Representatives. In letters sent to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas on Friday, the President…

ACTING COAS CONDOLES LATE LIEUTENANT GENERAL LAGBAJA’S FAMILY

AkureNews10 months ago10 months ago05 mins

ACTING COAS CONDOLES LATE LIEUTENANT GENERAL LAGBAJA’S FAMILY

Nigeria Army dismisses Lagbaja’s rumoured death as fake news

AkureNews11 months ago11 months ago02 mins

The Nigerian Army has dismissed the rumoured death of Taoreed Lagbaja, the chief of army staff (COAS), as fake news. There have been public concerns about the whereabouts of the army chief. On Sunday, Jackson Ude, an X user, made a post claiming that COAS had died of cancer in a hospital abroad. “CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF…

Five more Army generals retire, reflect on careers

AkureNews11 months ago11 months ago06 mins

The Nigerian Army Ordinance Corps on Friday pulled out five retired major generals in Lagos, as the departing officers recounted their experience. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the pulling out took place at the headquarters of NAOC, Abalti Barracks, Surulere, Lagos. The Reviewing Officer, Maj.-Gen Omotomilola Akintade, who spoke on behalf of the…

Ernest Sisei Ikoli Foundation honours brave Nigerian Army Officer

AkureNews12 months ago12 months ago02 mins

Tributes have continued to be showered on Lt Col George Otonbara Ikoli as those who knew him lamented his demise. Ernest Sisei Ikoli Foundation is not an exception. The Foundation in a statement in Lagos described Otonbara Ikoli as a valiant officer and gentleman. ‘’In solemn remembrance of the Nigerian Army C130 Hercules plane crash…