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Python Dance: Soldiers Attack Journalists, Destroy Properties In Abia (Photos)

The level of hostility in the South-eastern region has continued to aggravate with the presence of military operatives in Abia to 'sanitize' the area. Unconfirmed reports emanating from social media indicate that the soldiers stationed in Abia State may have

'Nigerian Army To Gradually Withdraw Soldiers From Abia Streets Tomorow'

The Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, has said gradual withdrawal of soldiers from the streets of Abia will commence Friday. According to a Channels Television report, the governor made the announcement on Thursday during a press briefing on the security

Fulani Herdsmen: Soldiers kill 35 herders in Benue, Nasarawa, Taraba

Inset: Gun-wielding herdsmen on the prowl across Nigeria (Guardian Nigeria ) The Defence Headquarters says 35 militia herdsmen have been neutralized, while one soldiers paid the supreme price and another one missing in the "Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS)" in

COVID-19: Army releases phone numbers to report 'erring' soldiers

The Nigerian Army has released phone numbers for citizens to report any unprofessional conduct by soldiers while enforcing lock down orders. This became necessary following videos and pictures being circulated of soldiers allegedly torturing Nigerians on the

Binance chief: FG contacts INTERPOL, soldiers held over detainee's escape

The Federal Government, on Monday, contacted the International Criminal Police Organisation and issued an arrest warrant for the apprehension of one of the detained executives of a global crypto-currency firm, Binance, Nadeem Anjarwalla, who escaped from lawful

War Breaks Out in Okuama Hours After Soldiers Pull Out

Within 48 hours of the departure of soldiers from Okuama community in Ughelli South, violence has erupted once more. One individual is reportedly deceased, while three others have sustained critical injuries. Our reporter gathered on Thursday morning that

Top 10 African countries with the most battle-ready soldiers

It is virtually impossible to over emphasize the vitality of human resources in African militaries. It takes a well-trained, stocked, and equipped military to prevent aggression, respond to crises, maintain regional peace, and further national advancement.

Army Court sentences 3 soldiers to 33 years imprisonment (Details)

The General Court Martial (GCM) sitting in Maiduguri at the Media Centre, 7 Division Garrison, on Wednesday, sentenced three soldiers to 23 years and 10 years imprisonment respectively for various offences. The soldiers sentenced for 23 years imprisonment

Fake soldiers abduct and rape 15-year-old in Lagos

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested two suspects who posed as soldiers and abducted a 15-year-old girl in the Oworonshoki area of the state. Our correspondent learnt that the suspects, Damilola Balogun and Joseph Agbo, allegedly raped the teenager

Biafra: Twitter deletes Nnamdi Kanu's threat to kill Nigerian soldiers

Microblogging platform, Twitter, has deleted a tweet by the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. In the tweet earlier reported, Nnamdi Kanu had vowed that any soldier sent to the Southeast by the Nigerian Government will die. Kanu, while reacting

Crash: Army chief deploys more soldiers in Niger, villagers flee

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, on Wednesday, visited Niger State, following the killing of soldiers by bandits in an ambush on Sunday. A Nigerian Air Force helicopter also crashed in the Shiroro area of the state on Monday, with bandits

Soldiers who accompanied herdsmen to kill Deltans were released boko haram

Ughelli community of Delta State is on the heat after suspected herdsmen came with soldiers to attack the community killing about 14 residents and wounding many. Delta state governor who visited the place lamented that serving soldiers came with the herdsmen

Boko Haram Releases Disturbing Video Of Bloody Battle With Nigerian Soldiers

A disturbing video released on Thursday by Boko Haram shows how the terrorists carried out the attack on a military formation, killing a large number of Nigerian soldiers. The video was released shortly after PREMIUM TIMES published an exclusive report in

New YBNL Soldiers! Olamide Welcomes Limerick & Lyta To The Fold

YBNL general Olamide Adedeji has opened the doors of his music imprint to accommodate new music stars. The self acclaimed street king has recruited new soldiers to his battalion. Olamide welcomed Limerick and Lyta via his Instagram page. The two new acts will

Nigerian Army Deploys 157 Soldiers For Peacekeeping Mission In South Sudan

A total of 157 troops from the Martin Luther Agwai International Leadership and Peacekeeping Centre have been deployed to Abyei, South Sudan, on peacekeeping mission. The troops, who completed their six-week pre-deployment training at the centre on January

Soldiers curse Sanwo-Olu, defend colleague who rode against traffic (Video)

Two yet-to-be-identified soldiers of the Nigerian Army have called out the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, for ordering the arrest of their colleague caught riding against traffic on the Lagos-Badagry Expressway. Pulse reported how the Governor reenacted

BREAKING: Remains of soldiers killed in Delta arrive Abuja military cemetery

The bodies of 17 gallant military personnel killed on March 14, 2024 in the Okuama village of the Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State have arrived the National Military Cemetery, Abuja, for burial. The remains of the soldiers gruesomely murdered

BREAKING: Okuama 17 soldiers killings: Nigerian Army declares eight persons wanted

The Nigerian Army has declared Eight persons wanted in connection with the killing of 17 soldiers in the Okuama community in Delta state. The Nigerian Army disclosed this in its official X handle on Thursday. The persons declared wanted include seven men and