MAIDUGRI (CONVERSEER) – The Nigerian military forces have reportedly eliminated scores of Boko Haram insurgents in Bita, Borno State in the aftermath of a major counter-terrorism operation. The army described the mission as a “decisive and coordinated” joint effort involving both land troops and air support. According to a statement released on Friday via the…
A 25-year-old soldier, Private Yahaya Yunusa, has been apprehended by the Nigerian military for being in possession of ammunition in Jaji, Igabi local government area of Kaduna State. According to SaharaReporters, Yunusa, who was attached to the 197 Special Forces Battalion in Zamfara State was arrested around 11:55 a.m. on Friday while unlawfully carrying 214…
Nigerian soldiers deployed in Operation Fansan Yamma, North West, have expressed frustration over the military’s failure to rotate them, citing a lack of funds. The troops, who were initially assigned a six-month deployment, have now spent two years and six months on the frontlines without being allowed to return home, SaharaReporters can report. Despite being…
ABUJA – Maj Gen EF Oyinlola has officially assumed command of the Special Task Force, Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH), headquartered in Jos, Plateau State. This followed a formal handing and taking over ceremony held on Tuesday, where he succeeded Maj Gen AE Abubakar, who has been redeployed as Deputy Commandant of the National Defence College…
Abuja, Nigeria – Nigeria’s military personnel are now expressly prohibited from engaging in homosexuality, lesbianism, bestiality, cross-dressing, and other activities deemed contrary to the ethics of the armed forces. This directive is outlined in Section 26 of the revised Harmonised Armed Forces Terms and Conditions of Service, signed by President Bola Tinubu on 16 December…
Abuja, Nigeria – The Nigerian Army has achieved a historic milestone by promoting Army Warrant Officer Hajara Egbunu, the first female soldier from the elite Infantry Corps and the Nigerian Army Women Command to attain this prestigious rank. The promotion ceremony, held on Friday, 3rd January 2025, at the Nigerian Army Women Command Conference Room…
