Army Orders Probe Into Allegation Of Troops’ Poor Feeding In North-East
THE Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja has ordered an investigation into an allegation of poor feeding of frontline troops in.
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Mali Separatists Claim Deadly Attack Against Army
TUAREG-dominated separatist groups said on Saturday that they had inflicted heavy losses on the Malian military in an attack in the troubled country’s.
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Army Court Martials 14 Officers, Nine Soldiers
THE Commander, Army Headquarters Garrison (AHQ Gar), Maj.-Gen Koko Isoni, on Thursday, inaugurated a General Court Martial to try 14 officers and nine.
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No To Another Republic Of Nigerian Army!
I HAVE been deeply saddened by some comments and inquiries by some younger elements who never experienced the consequences of military rule in.
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Ex-Military Spokesman, Onyeuko Dies After Illness
MAJOR General Bernard Onyeuko (rtd.), a former Director of the Defence Media Operations and Director of Procurement at the Defence Headquarters, has been.
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Army Confirms NEWS POINT NIGERIA’s Story, Vows To Fish Out Attackers Of Edo Patrol Van
BARELY 24 hours after News Point Nigeria‘s report, the Nigerian Army says it is in consonance with other security agencies to track down.
Africa
Heavy Fighting Continues Around Khartoum Army Base
HEAVY clashes continue around a strategic army base in the Sudanese capital Khartoum as the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid.
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Nigerian Army Brigadier General Slumps, Dies At 2023 Annual Physical Training Test
A SENIOR officer in the Nigerian Army, Brigadier General I. M. Ahmadu has died while running during the Second Annual Physical Training Test.
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‘I’m In Love, I Want To Reunite With My Terrorist Husband’, Rescued Chibok Girl Tells Army
TROOPS of the Nigerian Army have rescued a twenty-seven-year-old Chibok schoolgirl Mary Nkeki nine years after her abduction. She was paraded at the.
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Travis King: North Korea Says US Soldier Fled Army Over Rascism
NORTH Korea has said US soldier Travis King crossed into its territory last month because of “inhuman maltreatment and racial discrimination” in the.
Africa
Sudan Army Targets Home Of Traditional Healer
SUDAN’s army has been attacking an area of Omdurman city where a traditional healer has been treating injured paramilitary fighters. Ten people died.
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PHOTOS: Seven Arrested As Army Raids Baby-Making Factory In Nigerian-Cameroon Border
TROOPS of the Nigerian Army have raided a baby-making factory in Adamawa State, arresting seven suspects. News Point Nigeria reports that the suspects.
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Army Reshuffles Top Officers, Appoints New PSOs, GOCs, Others
THE Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Major General Taoreed Lagbaja, has approved the posting and appointment of some senior officers of the Nigerian.
International
Biden Nominates Black Air Force General To Head US Military
US President Joe Biden on Thursday nominated General Charles Brown for chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, lauding the Black career pilot.
Africa
Sudan: Despite Ceasefire, Army Fights To Keep Wadi Saeedna Airbase
SUDAN’s army is resisting an attempt by paramilitaries to advance towards its main airbase near the capital Khartoum, residents have said. The airfield.
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Buhari Arrives Army Parade In Military Uniform
PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has arrived the Nigerian Army Trooping and Presentation of Colours parade 2023, News Point Nigeria reports. Buhari, who arrived Eagle.
Africa
Sudan Crisis: Fighting Flares Up Despite Ceasefire
FIGHTING is continuing in parts of Sudan despite a 72-hour ceasefire largely holding. Speaking via phone from Omdurman, the city adjoining the capital.
Africa
Sudan Warring Generals Agree To 72-Hour Ceasefire
THE United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that Sudan’s warring generals had agreed to a three-day ceasefire starting Tuesday (2200 GMT.
Africa
Street Battles Dash Hopes Of Eid Ceasefire In Sudan
STREET battles are being fought by Sudan’s rival forces in the capital, Khartoum, in an escalation of violence despite calls for a ceasefire.
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Residents Flee Capital Khartoum As Fighting Continues In Sudan
THOUSANDS of civilians have fled Sudan’s capital and foreign nations are trying to evacuate their citizens, amid a fifth day of fierce fighting..