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Fisayo Soyombo: Army Confirms Arrest, Says Journalist’s Detention in Connection with Illegal Oil Theft

News Leverage Editor November 29, 2024

The Nigerian Army has confirmed the detention of Investigative Journalist Fisayo Soyombo, who has been in detention for three days since he was arrested in…

Murder of Troops: Okuama Community Resorting to Propaganda – Army

News Leverage Editor March 19, 2024

The unfortunate killing of troops of 181 Amphibious Battalion of the Nigerian Army (NA), while on a peaceful and mediatory mission, after a reported case…

Delta Community Allegedly Kills Troops on Peacekeeping Mission

News Leverage Editor March 16, 2024

Okuoma community in Bomadi Local government area of Delta State has allegedly killed troops of the 181 Amphibious Batallion who were on a peacekeeping mission…

Army Mistakenly Bombs Civilians; Amnesty International, Sani Condemns Air Strike

News Leverage Editor December 4, 2023

Amnesty International, a non-governmental organization has condemned the annihilation of over 120 civilians who were celebrating Maulud in Tundun Biri village in Igabi Local government…

Army Adds N200 to Soldiers’ Feeding Allowance Amidst Biting Economic Hardship

News Leverage Editor August 2, 2023

The Nigerian Army has increased the feeding allowance of soldiers from N1000 to N1200 following their cries of economic hardship after the removal of fuel…

Nigerian Army Flags Off Medical Outreach in Communities

News Leverage Editor July 8, 2022

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt General Faruk Yahaya has made it clear that free medical outreach to communities where the Nigerian Army operates is…

Troops Intercept Vehicle Packed with Explosives in Cross River State

News Leverage Editor June 22, 2022

The Nigerian Army has intercepted a Toyota Camry car with registration number JAL 492 AA, ladened with assorted munition while en route to Utanga village…

Prelate: Army Says Zero Tolerance for Misconduct, Vows to Unravel Basis of Allegation

News Leverage Editor June 1, 2022

The Nigerian Army has argued that it has zero tolerance for any misconduct within the force and stated that it will take the weighty allegation…

Army Solicits Timely Information to Decimate Dissident Groups

News Leverage Editor May 22, 2022

The Nigerian army has solicited the provision of timely information from Nigerians to enable it to continue successfully in its effort to decimate dissident groups…

Nigerian Army Warns Soldiers Against Taking Photos, Videos of Operation

News Leverage Editor November 3, 2021

Barely twenty-four hours after denying that its operatives shot and burnt houses in Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State, the Nigerian Army has warned…

Nigerian Army Denies Shooting, Burning Houses in Awgu

News Leverage Editor November 2, 2021

In a twisted narrative, the Nigerian Army has denied a viral video of its operatives shooting sporadically and burning houses at Awgu Local Government Area…

Eliminated IPOB/ESN Were Not Fulanis – Army Clarifies

News Leverage Editor October 31, 2021

The Nigerian Army has called on Nigerians to disregard reports that the killed members of the Eastern Security Network, ESN, and proscribed Indigenous People of…

Tragedy! Two Siblings Allegedly Shot Dead by Soldiers On Their Way to Deposit Mum’s Corpse

News Leverage Editor October 8, 2021

In a viral video on social media, two siblings have been gunned down allegedly by the Nigerian soldiers in Idemili Local Government Area of Anambra…

Arrest of Chinwetalu Agu is Illegal and Unconscionable – Inibehe

News Leverage Editor October 8, 2021

The harassment and arrest of celebrated Nollywood actor, Mr. Chiwetalu Agu, on Thursday, 7th October, 2021 by the Nigerian Army is illegal, unconscionable and unwarranted.…

Nigerian Army Reveals Reason for Arresting Chinwetalu Agu

News Leverage Editor October 7, 2021

Troops of Nigerian Army(NA) have arrested one Chiwetalu Agu while inciting members of the public and soliciting for support for the proscribed Indegenous People of…

Nigerian Army Flags Off Operation Still Water, Enduring Peace in SE, SS, SW and NC

News Leverage Editor October 5, 2021

In a concerted and relentless effort to support civil authorities in tackling diverse security challenges bedeviling the country, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant…