The Nigerian Army has launched an investigation into a viral video showing soldiers protesting the quality and quantity of their food supplies. In a statement issued on July 24, 2025, by Lt Col Appolonia Anele, Acting Director of Army Public Relations, the Army acknowledged the video’s wide circulation and public concern over troop welfare. While…
Nigerian Army Graduates 604 Special Forces to Enhance Security Operations
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has hosted frontline troops of Operation Hadarin Daji to a special Eid-el-Kabir luncheon in Sokoto, as part of efforts to boost morale and foster unity among personnel. The luncheon, organized for troops under Sector 3 (Fansan Yamma), provided a festive atmosphere for soldiers deployed in…
The Nigerian Army’s 89th Regular Recruits Intake, which closed on May 17, 2025, revealed a troubling trend: low participation from Southern states such as Lagos, Rivers, Delta, Enugu, and Abia. In contrast, northern states like Kaduna and Borno saw thousands of applicants despite ongoing security challenges. This disparity highlights more than just numbers—it reflects a…
Military Debunks Viral Marte Attack Video as Fake
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…
ACTING COAS CONDOLES LATE LIEUTENANT GENERAL LAGBAJA’S FAMILY
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…
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…
