Category Archives: MILITARY

In a significant move to honor the sacrifices of Nigeria’s fallen soldiers, the Nigerian Army has announced the commencement of its education sponsorship screening program for their children. The official disclosure was made via Nigerian Stories’ official X handle, highlighting the military’s unwavering commitment to the welfare of the families of deceased personnel.The screening exerciseContinueContinue reading “Nigerian Army Commences Nationwide Education Sponsorship Screening for Children of Fallen Heroes”

The Nigerian Army (NA) has confirmed a tragic incident that occurred on Friday, January 31, 2025, during its Bi-Annual Route March in Yaba, Lagos State. The incident, which took place near Myhoung Barracks, involved a reckless driver who rammed into marching troops, resulting in the death of a soldier and injuries to several others.In aContinueContinue reading “Tragic Loss: Nigerian Army Soldier Killed, Others Injured as Reckless Driver Plows into Troops During Lagos Route March”

The Nigerian Army is under intense scrutiny following damning allegations of illegal arrests, torture, and false incrimination of young men in the Southeast, particularly in connection with the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).A growing number of reports suggest that security forces have been involved in human rights abuses, including extrajudicial executions, enforced disappearances, and brutalContinueContinue reading “Torture, False Accusations, and Planted Evidence: Nigerian Army Faces Allegations of Brutality in Southeast”

The Nigerian Army has issued a stern warning to the public, cautioning against fraudsters impersonating the military on social media platforms. In a statement shared on its official X handle (formerly Twitter), the Army revealed that unscrupulous individuals have been creating fake accounts to deceive unsuspecting Nigerians, primarily through recruitment scams.According to the Nigerian Army,ContinueContinue reading ““Nigerian Army Warns Against Fraudsters Impersonating Military on Social Media””

In a major offensive against terrorism, the Nigerian Defence Headquarters has confirmed the elimination of 70 terrorist combatants, including three high-profile commanders, in an ongoing operation within the notorious Timbuktu Triangle in the North East. Code-named Operation HADIN KAI, the mission began on January 16, 2025, and aims to dismantle one of the strongest enclavesContinueContinue reading “Breaking Terrorist Stronghold: Nigerian Military Eliminates 70 Insurgents, Loses 22 Soldiers in North-East Operation”

In an extraordinary display of respect and tradition, the 1 Division Nigerian Army in Kaduna has held a regimental funeral ceremony to honor one of its own—a military horse and mascot, Sgt. Dalet Akawala. The announcement was made via Nigerian Stories’ official X (formerly Twitter) handle, detailing the solemn event that commemorated the passing ofContinueContinue reading ““Honoring a Fallen Icon: Nigerian Army Holds Regimental Funeral for Beloved Military Mascot, Sgt. Dalet Akawala””

In a groundbreaking development, Sahara Reporters has taken to it’s official X handle and announced that the Nigerian military has released several soldiers detained for years without trial in Maiduguri, Borno State. The soldiers, numbering over 142, had been held on allegations of sundry offenses, including the loss or theft of arms and ammunition. ThisContinueContinue reading “Injustice and Valor: Nigerian Military Finally Frees Detained Soldiers After Years Without Trial”

In a harrowing encounter with insurgents, Lt. Col. TE Alari, the courageous Commanding Officer of the 149 Battalion, made the ultimate sacrifice while leading his troops in a counterinsurgency operation in the Timbuktu Triangle, a notorious stronghold for terrorist activities in the North East, near Damboa in Yobe State.Renowned security analyst and counterinsurgency expert ZagazolaContinueContinue reading ““Heroic Sacrifice: Lt. Col. TE Alari and Troops Fall in ISWAP VBIED Attack in Yobe State””

In a bold declaration that has set the tone for optimism and ambition, the Peter Obi Grassroots Mobilization group has taken to its official X handle to share an inspiring vision for Nigeria’s future. According to the group, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) has projected that Nigeria will emerge as a global superpower inContinueContinue reading ““Nigeria Will Become a Global Superpower in Military Equipment Production Soon – Chief of Defence Staff””

The Nigerian Army School of Infantry, on 24 January 2025, inaugurated Tactics Wing First Quarter Courses of 2025 at General Iheajirika Auditorium, Jaji Military Cantonment, Kaduna. The courses inaugurated comprise participants of Commanding Officers’ Course 47, Company Commanders’ Course 79, Young Officers’ Course 143, Tactics Instructors’ Course 26, Infantry Non-Commissioned Officers’ Course 40 and BasicContinueContinue reading “MAJOR GENERAL FRANK ETIM INAUGURATES FIRST QUARTER 2025 COURSES OF NASI”